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Engraved Suicide Notes: The Last Note Written on Body by Metallic Object
Nilesh Keshav Tumram1, Vipul Namdeorao Ambade1
1Department of Forensic Medicine, Government Medical College, Nagpur, 440 003, Maharashtra State, India.
Journal of Forensic Sciences
|August 11, 2015
Summary
Engraved suicide notes, using metallic objects on the body, are extremely rare. This study reports the first two documented cases of individuals creating "engraved suicide notes" before death.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Pathology
- Medical Humanities
Background:
- Suicide notes are typically written on external surfaces like paper or mirrors.
- Documenting suicidal intent is a common behavior preceding death.
Observation:
- Two unique cases of individuals creating suicide notes directly on their bodies were observed.
- Metallic objects were utilized to engrave messages onto the skin.
Findings:
- These represent the first reported instances of "engraved suicide notes" created with metallic instruments.
- The use of body as a medium for suicide notes is exceptionally uncommon.
Implications:
- This finding expands the understanding of methods used in suicide documentation.
- Forensic analysis may need to consider skin engravings as a form of suicide note.