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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Pathology
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Complex suicides involve multiple methods, often documented in case reports.
  • Understanding these methods is crucial for forensic investigators.

Observation:

  • A case of an adult male suicide by simultaneous self-strangulation with a belt and ingestion of plaster is presented.
  • This represents a rare and complex suicide method.

Findings:

  • The described case may be the first reported instance of a fatal complex suicide combining strangulation and plaster ingestion.
  • Analysis of the circumstances and literature review support the findings.

Implications:

  • Knowledge of unusual suicide methods aids forensic investigators in determining the manner and cause of death.
  • This case highlights the importance of comprehensive forensic investigation in complex suicide cases.