Suicidal ligature strangulation utilizing doubled cable ties - A case report

Mugoma, Shathani; Phokedi, Gothatamang Norma

doi:10.1016/j.fsir.2020.100098

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“…It is especially challenging to distinguish suicide from homicide in cases of ligature strangulation. In suicidal ligature strangulation, various tools have been used, including belts, handkerchiefs, pantyhose, telephone cords, scarves, and cable ties [4,5]. Ligature strangulation is more common in homicides and is rarely seen in suicides and sexual asphyxia involving neck compression [6,7].…”

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A rare case of ligature strangulation using a dental unit: Distinguishing suicide from homicide in a death scene investigation

Lee

2022

Journal of Forensic Sciences

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Ligature strangulation is more common in homicides and is rarely seen in suicides and sexual asphyxia involving neck compression. We report a rare case of a dentist found dead of ligature strangulation next to a dental unit. The ligature was attached to the window frame, wrapped tightly around the neck once with a noose, and tied at the midpoint of the neck and at the head of the dental chair. A death scene and medicolegal investigation suggested suicidal ligature strangulation. The victim was squatting next to the dental unit with the control panel within reach. Pressing Button 1 (the recline button) would have tightened the ligature around the neck. A container containing pink nylon ribbon was found near the victim. The position of the knot at the front of the neck was consistent with suicide. Bloodstain pattern analysis confirmed the longitudinal flow pattern. No other remarkable findings were observed. Nobody had visited the clinic, autopsy found no drugs in his system, and the environment was undisturbed. Homicide was ruled out. According to witnesses, the victim had been in litigation with the owner of the building where his clinic was located. There were no reports of the victim having engaged in any unusual sexual or autoerotic activity. He had not received any death threats. Approximately 1 h before his death, he sent a suicide text message to his wife. Our case highlights the importance of distinguishing between suicide and homicide, especially in cases of ligature strangulation.

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A rare case of ligature strangulation using a dental unit: Distinguishing suicide from homicide in a death scene investigation

Lee

2022

Journal of Forensic Sciences

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Suicidal strangulation with uncommon ligature material – two case report

Sheikh,

Brahmbhatt,

Kanani

2024

IJFCM

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Strangulation is one type of asphyxia death in which compression of neck with ligature material without suspension of the body and commonly homicidal in nature. Self-strangulation by ligature is uncommon. It must be differentiated from homicidal strangulation, accidental strangulation and from sexual asphyxia. The ligature material in suicidal strangulation may be knotted or multiple circle around the neck or tightened like a tourniquet. The uniqueness in the present study is the use of ‘self-retaining’ nature of the ligature material. The ligature material was found in situ, completely encircled the neck. Two cases of self-strangulation are discussed here. One case was found inside closed room and other was found on the bank of the river. In both cases two self-locked ligature material was used. Both cases were meticulously investigated by postmortem examination, scene of crime and circumstantial evidences, all are suggestive of suicidal strangulation.

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Atypical Compression of the Neck by Domestic Hydraulic Platform Lift Classified as Suicidal Asphyxia

Fragkouli

Vougiouklakis

Boumba

2023

Journal of Forensic Science and Medicine

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This contribution reports on a case involving the death of a female with a history of depression in treatment found dead in her house, with her neck compressed by a hydraulic lift elevator used for domestic purposes. The manner of death was determined as suicide based on an on-scene investigation and witness testimony along with a comprehensive postmortem examination. This case is reported on the grounds of its rarity and it highlights the potential danger of using advanced domestic equipment in the elder people’s residencies, especially those having a mental state of self-destruction.

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Suicidal ligature strangulation utilizing doubled cable ties - A case report

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A rare case of ligature strangulation using a dental unit: Distinguishing suicide from homicide in a death scene investigation

A rare case of ligature strangulation using a dental unit: Distinguishing suicide from homicide in a death scene investigation

Suicidal strangulation with uncommon ligature material – two case report

Atypical Compression of the Neck by Domestic Hydraulic Platform Lift Classified as Suicidal Asphyxia

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