Suicide by tapestry needle

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

Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, cilt.14, sa.3, ss.165-166, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 14 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2007
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.jcfm.2006.02.019
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.165-166
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

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.