Suicide by tapestry needle


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) identifier identifier

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.