Citation

McMaster AR, Ward EW, Dykeman A, Warman MD. J. Forensic Sci. 2001; 46(2): 386-388.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, American Society for Testing and Materials, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11305447

Abstract

An unusual case of suicidal ligature strangulation is described. The victim is a 42-year-old white male who devised a very elaborate ligature mechanism comprised of thin wire, a plastic tub filled with water, and a combination of other common objects to commit suicide while in custody. A brief review of the literature follows.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Asphyxia; Autopsy; Cause of Death; Humans; Male; Manufactured Materials; Prisoners; Suicide