@article{ref1,
title="Asphyxiation by occlusion of nose and mouth by duct tape: two unusual suicides",
journal="Journal of forensic sciences",
year="2009",
author="deRoux, Stephen and Leffers, Beverly",
volume="54",
number="6",
pages="1453-1455",
abstract="The most recent U.S. statistics (2005) determined that 22.2% of suicides are by suffocation. This number likely includes suicidal hanging. Based on previous reports the majority of nonhanging suicidal asphyxiations are accomplished by securing a plastic bag over the head. We report two instances of a far less common method of suicidal asphyxiation, occlusion of the nose and mouth by duct tape. One was a 47-year-old man with a history of paranoid schizophrenia with suicidal ideation and the other was a 52-year-old man who was depressed due to gambling debts. The value of scene investigation, including review of available video surveillance to determine the manner of death is highlighted.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-1198",
doi="10.1111/j.1556-4029.2009.01157.x",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1556-4029.2009.01157.x"
}