@article{ref1,
title="An unusual method of suicidal ligature strangulation",
journal="Journal of forensic sciences",
year="2015",
author="Pramanik, Parthasarathi",
volume="61",
number="1",
pages="274-276",
abstract="This article reports a case of suicidal strangulation by ligature of a 51-year-old woman with a psychiatric disorder. She had been suffering from depression with a history of previous suicidal attempt. The deceased accomplished self-strangulation using two ligatures, with one placed above the other and consisting of a satin fabric and a shoelace. The underlying shoelace ligature was fastened by a secure fixed square knot at the back of the neck. The overlying fabric piece was tied with a half-knot under the chin and was tightened around the neck manually. A detailed investigation and autopsy examination strongly suggests suicide. The case is of interest due to its rarity and uncommon method of execution.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-1198",
doi="10.1111/1556-4029.12914",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1556-4029.12914"
}