Unique thermal destruction of the body following suicidal burning

Hejna, Petr; Bohnert, Michael; Janík, Martin

doi:10.1007/s12024-018-0076-6

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“…Therefore, the correct diagnostic process for the right diagnostic assessment of charred corpses must include analysis of those factors representative of the subject's vitality during flame exposure [21]. Among these, the presence of soot in the respiratory tract is considered representative of a subject's vitality during flame exposure; in fact, due to the presence of respiratory activity, carbonaceous particles are inhaled and subsequently observed during autopsy examination of the respiratory tract's mucosa, beyond the bifurcation of the large bronchi [22]. Signs of thermal injuries can also be detected [23].…”

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Hyoid Bone Fracture Pattern Assessment in the Forensic Field: The Importance of Post Mortem Radiological Imaging

Cianci,

Mondello,

Cracò

et al. 2024

Diagnostics

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Post mortem hyoid bone fracture findings may be attributable to various factors, including both the onset of acute mechanical asphyxia as it happens in manual strangulation and in charred corpses. In forensic practice, the discovery of corpses burned after death to hide their real cause of death is not uncommon: in these cases, the diagnostic challenge is even greater, as the action of flames is capable of both masking previously generated lesions and/or generating new ones, as occurs for hyoid bone fractures. The case concerns a 76-year-old man found charred in his bedroom. Almost complete body charring made it impossible to evaluate any external damage. Post mortem computed tomography (PMCT) was performed, and an evident bilateral fracture of the greater horn of the hyoid bone was detected. Although the absence of typical charring signs had steered the diagnosis towards post mortem exposure to flames, PMCT proved to be very useful in increasing the accuracy in correctly determining the cause of death. In particular, making use of Maximum Intensity Projection (MIP) hyoid bone reconstructions, it was possible to measure the medial dislocation angle of the fracture fragments and then to establish the applied direction of force, which acted in a lateral–medial way. A manual strangulation diagnosis was confirmed. The increasing importance of performing post mortem radiological exams as a corollary for conventional autopsy has been further confirmed.

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confidence: 99%

Hyoid Bone Fracture Pattern Assessment in the Forensic Field: The Importance of Post Mortem Radiological Imaging

Cianci,

Mondello,

Cracò

et al. 2024

Diagnostics

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“…Hehna et al discussed a case where an elderly woman set herself on fire using matches and an ignitable liquid [ 120 ]. The burns to the victim suggested a spontaneous combustion event, given the almost complete destruction of her body with minimal damage to the surrounding area.…”

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Interpol review of fire debris analysis and fire investigation 2019–2022

Evans¹

2023

Forensic Science International: Synergy

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“…Doch selbst unter diesen Bedingungen beschränkt sich die Verbrennung meist nur auf die fettreichen Körperareale und oft verbleiben Knochenreste 16 .…”

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Weihnachten mit Charles Dickens

Lewandowski¹,

Schmidt²

2020

Dtsch Med Wochenschr

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Charles Dickens verwies in seinem Werk häufig auf die Verbindung von Krankheit, Armut und sozialem Elend und zeigte sich darin als großartiger Meister der Krankenbeobachtung. Er beschrieb mehr als 40 Syndrome, von denen manche späterhin nach Figuren und Titeln seiner literarischen Werke benannt wurden. Zugleich gibt es wohl keinen zweiten Autor, der die Kraft des Weihnachtsfestes derart gefühlvoll und eindrücklich dargestellt hat.

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Unique thermal destruction of the body following suicidal burning

Cited by 4 publications

References 16 publications

Hyoid Bone Fracture Pattern Assessment in the Forensic Field: The Importance of Post Mortem Radiological Imaging

Hyoid Bone Fracture Pattern Assessment in the Forensic Field: The Importance of Post Mortem Radiological Imaging

Interpol review of fire debris analysis and fire investigation 2019–2022

Weihnachten mit Charles Dickens

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