Publication: Suicidal electrocution using a homemade electrocution device
Date
2007
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
Electrocutions deaths are mostly accidental, suicidal electrocutions are rarely reported. The records of Forensic
Medicine Council of Turkey Bursa Morgue Department reveal second case of suicidal electrocution during the past
20 years. The presented case was a 61 year old man, found by his wife at his home bedroom, using a homemade
suicidal electrocution device with bare copper wires. The mechanism of death and autopsy findings in suicidal
electrocution is discussed.
Key Words: Suicide, Electrocution, Forensic Autopsy
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Eren B1 , Türkmen N2, Fedakar R 3, Şenel B 4
Pathologist, Forensic Medicine Researcher 2, Forensic Medicine Specialist, Lecturer 3Forensic Medicine Specialist,Associate Professor, Uludağ University Medical Faculty, Forensic Medicine Department, Görükle 16059, BursaTurkey, Council of Forensic Medicine of Turkey Bursa Morgue Department, Heykel 16010 Bursa,Turkey,
4Forensic Medicine Specialist, Council of Forensic Medicine of Turkey , Yenibosna, Çobançeşme Mah. Sanayi Cad.Kımız Sok. No. 1, Bahçelievler 34196, İstanbul, Turkey