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  • Forensic Medicine
  • Toxicology
  • Electrical Engineering

Background:

  • Autoerotic death is a rare phenomenon in forensic pathology.
  • While typically associated with asphyxiation, other mechanisms can be involved.
  • This case presents an unusual cause of death related to sexual practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a unique case of autoerotic death.
  • To describe the mechanism of death involving a self-made electrical device.
  • To discuss the forensic implications of electrocution in autoerotic fatalities.

Main Methods:

  • Case report presentation.
  • Forensic autopsy and toxicological analysis.
  • Examination of the self-made electrical device.

Main Results:

  • The deceased experienced autoerotic death due to electrocution.
  • A custom-built electrical device, intended for scrotal stimulation, was identified as the cause.
  • Autopsy findings were consistent with electrocution.

Conclusions:

  • Electrocution is a potential, albeit rare, cause of autoerotic death.
  • The use of improvised electrical devices in sexual practices poses significant risks.
  • Forensic investigation must consider unconventional mechanisms in cases of autoerotic fatalities.