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Homicide by starvation.

E R Sarvesvaran1

  • 1Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School, London, England.

The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
|September 1, 1992
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Homicide by starvation is rare, particularly in mobile victims. This case study details an unusual death discovered after three weeks, leading to a murder conviction and discussion of associated issues.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Pathology
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Homicide by starvation is an exceptionally uncommon form of criminal violence.
  • Victim mobility presents unique challenges in investigating starvation-related deaths.

Observation:

  • This case involves a deceased individual whose death remained undetected for over three weeks.
  • The victim was ambulant, complicating initial assessments of the cause of death.

Findings:

  • A successful murder conviction was secured in this rare case of homicide by starvation.
  • The investigation highlighted significant pathological changes consistent with prolonged starvation.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of thorough forensic investigation in obscure homicides.

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  • It prompts a review of social and pathological factors contributing to starvation-related fatalities and criminal neglect.