Citation

Arslan MM, Colkesen AY, Akçan R, Hilal A, Meral D. J. Forensic Leg. Med. 2007; 14(3): 165-166.

Affiliation

Forensic Medicine, Council Adana Group Administration, Adalet Bakanligi Adli Tip, Kurumu Adana Grup Baskanligi Seyham, Adana, Turkey. mmustafaarslan@yahoo.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jcfm.2006.02.019

PMID

17137848

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.

Language: en