Citation

Anders S, Gehl A, Tsokos M. Arch. Kriminol. 2001; 208(3-4): 80-87.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Verlag Schmidt-Romhild)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11721605

Abstract

Suicidal electrocution using a time switch is relatively rare. Based on two cases from the authors' own forensic material and seven cases from literature peculiarities regarding the concomitant intake of medicines (benzodiazepines) and alcohol are discussed and comments are made how to proceed in the criminal and forensic investigation of such cases.

Language: de

Keywords

Adult; Burns, Electric; Electric Conductivity; Electric Injuries; Electrodes; Humans; Male; Postmortem Changes; Skin; Suicide