Citation

Marella GL, De Dominicis E, Arcudi G, Potenza S, Mauriello S, Milano F, Feola A, Marsella LT. Med. Leg. J. 2018; 86(3): 150-152.

Affiliation

Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Medico-Legal Society, Publisher SAGE Publications)

DOI

10.1177/0025817217747194

PMID

29299947

Abstract

As suicide by ligature strangulation is rare, the correct medico-legal diagnosis may be difficult to establish if there is no clear supporting circumstantial evidence. We report an unusual case of suicide by strangulation with a double ligature. Investigation of the scene of death and pathological findings at autopsy are reported and discussed. We emphasise the importance of an external examination and an on-the-spot investigation.

Language: en

Keywords

Ligature strangulation; forensic pathology; suicide