Befundmuster bei Dekapitation durch Strangwerkzeuge

Pollak, S.; Stellwag-Carion, C.

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-76290-1_57

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“…Our findings ( Table 2) are well in line with those of Rothschild and Schneider who reviewed this subject recently and summarized the following conditions as important factors contributing to complete decapitation as a result of suicidal hanging: heavy body weight of the suicidal, inelastic rope material, thin rope material used for the noose, and fall from a great height [7]. Our finding of sharply demarcated circumferential band-like abrasion zones that can be present on both the cranial and caudal wound edges is well in line with previous case reports [6][7][8][9]13]. Based on results of biomechanical experiments carried out with human cervical spines, Rabl et al calculated that, independent of the thickness (diameter) of the rope used for the noose, axial traction forces of about 12,000 N lead to complete decapitation of human bodies [14].…”

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Pathologic features of suicidal complete decapitations

Tsokos

Türk

Uchigasaki

et al. 2004

Forensic Science International

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Pathologic features of suicidal complete decapitations

Tsokos

Türk

Uchigasaki

et al. 2004

Forensic Science International

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“…Blood aspiration has been mentioned by other authors as one of the signs of vital reaction in posthanging decapitation (Table ). With the exception of case no.…”

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“…An additional sign of vitality in such cases are the often mentioned fractures of the hyoid bone and/or superior horns of the thyroid cartilage with hemorrhages around the fracture lines (Table ). Also described as useful findings are multiple transverse lacerations of the intimal layer of the carotid arteries as well as the jugular veins (see Table ). In addition, we demonstrated analogous multiple horizontal breaches within vertebral arteries in case nos.…”

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Decapitation in Suicidal Hanging – Vital Reaction Patterns

Hejna

Bohnert

2012

Journal of Forensic Sciences

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Complete or incomplete decapitation as a consequence of suicidal hanging is very rare, few cases having been reported in the worldwide literature. Posthanging decapitation is typically related to a drop of several meters. Three cases of complete decapitation and one case of incomplete decapitation by suicidal hanging are reported with particular emphasis on internal findings and vital reaction patterns. Personal, circumstantial, autopsy, and toxicological data were analyzed to define basic characteristics of such extreme injuries. The crucial factor for the state of decapitation itself is the kinetic energy of the falling body, the strength of the human neck tissue, and the diameter and elasticity of the used ligature. Results of our case study suggest Simon's hemorrhage and air embolism as useful autopsy findings in posthanging beheading cases. Simon's hemorrhage was demonstrated in three cases of four. The test for air embolism was positive in all four cases.

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“…This study reports the analysis of a suicide committed by a 31‐year‐old man with a self‐fabricated cutting tool strongly resembling the original guillotine. In medico‐legal literature, there have been only three similar cases of suicide by a guillotine described (one case of complete decapitation, two cases of incomplete decapitation; [32–34]).…”

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Suicidal Decapitation by Guillotine: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Hejna

Šafr

Zátopková

2012

Journal of Forensic Sciences

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Suicidal decapitation is seldom encountered in forensic medicine practice. This study reports the analysis of a suicide committed by a 31-year-old man with a self-fabricated guillotine. The construction of the guillotine was very interesting and sophisticated. The guillotine-like blade with additional weight was placed in a large metal frame. The movement of the blade was controlled by the frame rails. The steel blade was triggered by a tensioned rubber band after releasing the safety catch. The cause of death was immediate exsanguination after complete severance of the neck. The suicide motive was most likely emotional distress after the death of his father. In medico-legal literature, there has been only one similar case of suicidal complete decapitation by a guillotine described.

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Befundmuster bei Dekapitation durch Strangwerkzeuge

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Pathologic features of suicidal complete decapitations

Pathologic features of suicidal complete decapitations

Decapitation in Suicidal Hanging – Vital Reaction Patterns

Suicidal Decapitation by Guillotine: Case Report and Review of the Literature

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