Suicide by tapestry needle

Arslan, M.M.; Colkesen, A.Y.; AKÇAN, RAMAZAN; HİLAL, AHMET; Meral, D.

doi:10.1016/j.jcfm.2006.02.019

Suicide by tapestry needle

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Arslan M., Colkesen A., AKÇAN R., HİLAL A., Meral D.

Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, vol.14, no.3, pp.165-166, 2007 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 14 Issue: 3
Publication Date: 2007
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jcfm.2006.02.019
Journal Name: Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.165-166
Hacettepe University Affiliated: No

Abstract

A case of completed suicide committed by a 46-year-old male by inserting a tapestry needle in his heart is described. Scene investigation findings and autopsy examination revealed signs of self-harm efforts as well as punctures at both forearms and the right and left sides of the neck. The deceased caused a penetrating cardiac injury which resulted in cardiac tamponade. © 2006 Elsevier Ltd and AFP.