Citation

Jung SK. Med. Sci. Law 2013; 53(1): 48-50.

Affiliation

Scientific Investigation Division, Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, British Academy of Forensic Sciences, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1258/msl.2012.012033

PMID

22941517

Abstract

Accidental autoerotic asphyxia occurring during autoerotic activity is usually considered the unanticipated failure of a sexual stimulation device to induce hypoxia during solitary sexual arousal. Here, we provide the first reported case of autoerotic death in Korea. In the present case, a young man died from asphyxiation as a result of being suspended with his head in a plastic bag. The death was considered accidental and not suicidal. The diagnosis of autoerotic death may be difficult when typical features are absent.

Language: en