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Homicide by rectal insertion of a walking stick
N Ikeda1, B Hulewicz, B Knight
1Department of Forensic Medicine, Yamagata University School of Medicine, Japan.
Abstract:
A 75-year-old disabled man was killed by a homosexual mental patient by the rectal insertion of a walking stick. The external examination of the body showed only four superficial tears in the skin of the anus. However, there was a 1 cm diameter full thickness perforation in the anterior wall of the rectum and the cause of death was the perforated rectum. The importance of the careful investigation into the circumstances of death, the background of the decreased, and the condition of the anus and rectum is discussed.
Insights
A fatal case of rectal perforation occurred due to the insertion of a walking stick. This rare injury highlights the importance of thorough forensic investigation in cases of unnatural death.
Area of Science:
- Forensic pathology
- Medical toxicology
- Traumatology
Background:
- A case involving a 75-year-old disabled male victim.
- The perpetrator was identified as a male diagnosed with a mental disorder.
Observation:
- External examination revealed four superficial anal tears.
- Internal examination showed a 1 cm full-thickness rectal perforation.
Findings:
- The cause of death was determined to be the rectal perforation.
- The trauma involved the insertion of a walking stick.
Implications:
- Emphasizes the need for meticulous investigation in suspicious deaths.
- Highlights the importance of examining the anus and rectum in forensic cases.
- Underscores the critical role of patient background in understanding the circumstances of death.