Forensic Science International
Volume 147, Supplement , Pages S17-S19, 17 January 2005

Suspected suicide and suicide attempt with mysterious concomitant circumstances

Institute for Forensic Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Universitätsplatz 4/II, Graz 8010, Austria

published online 23 November 2004.

Abstract 

Two cases of suicide and attempted suicide, respectively, are presented. A 15-year old boy suffering from diabetes died of hyperglycemia after continuous drinking of large amounts of sugared tea. He concealed his disease from the teachers as well as from the doctor. A 52-year old woman was found with multiple blunt force injuries and stab wounds. The suspicion of homicide attempt could be clarified, as all of the injuries were self-inflicted.

Keywords: Suicide, Diabetes, Self-inflicted injuries, Medico-legal examination

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PII: S0379-0738(04)00601-2

doi:10.1016/j.forsciint.2004.09.087

Forensic Science International
Volume 147, Supplement , Pages S17-S19, 17 January 2005

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