Homicidal electrocution disguised as an accidental death

Abstract

Electrocution deaths are not infrequently encountered in forensic casework. These are mostly accidental. The use of electrocution for suicide and torture is also a known phenomenon. Homicide by electrocution was found to be a rare mention in the criminological literature [1]. "Brides in the bath murders" is one of such infamous cases mentioned in the literature [2]. The investigation into the manner of death in electrocution is largely based on the findings of the scene of the incident. Additionally, the characteristic injury patterns are helpful in differentiating between alleged homicide from accidental death, particularly in disguised crimes. We present a unique case where electrocution was used as a modality for homicidal purposes. This case is an interesting tale of spectra of injuries, misguiding circumstantial evidence, and ultimate confession based on information furnished. This case report also highlights the different methods