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Publication; issue : 2007 Year 31 Vol 1 iss 85 p
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Suicidal Smothering by Means of Multiple Loops of Adhesive Tape- A case Report -
Kor J Legal Med 2007 May;31(1):85-8.
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Institute of Forensic Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Korea. isyme8549@empal.com
Suicidal smothering is distinctly uncommon, especially when caused by winding strips of adhesive tape around the head to cover the nose and mouth. The authors report a very unusual case in which the deceased, a 43-year-old woman, was found with gray adhesive tape wrapped 8 times around the head and strictly obstructed nose and mouse and 2 times around neck. Clear distinction between the homicidal and suicidal smothering by means of multiple loops of adhesive tape is often impossible on the basis of the anatomical findings alone. An accurate evaluation of circumstances, a thorough post-mortem examination, inspection of the scene are extremely important in such cases. We reports a case of suicidal smothering by means of multiple loops of adhesive tape with brief review of literature.
Key words : Suicide, Smothering
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