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[An unusual death in water].

I Gerling1, O Pribilla

  • 1Institut für Rechtsmedizin der Medizinischen, Universität zu Lübeck.

Archiv Fur Kriminologie
|May 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

A combined suicide using a hand grenade explosion in water can lead to misinterpreting external injuries. This case highlights the importance of thorough forensic examination in drowning and explosion incidents.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Pathology
  • Toxicology
  • Explosives Analysis

Background:

  • Suicide cases present unique forensic challenges.
  • Explosions, particularly underwater, can alter injury patterns.
  • Drowning can complicate the interpretation of trauma.

Observation:

  • A case of combined suicide involving a hand grenade detonation underwater was examined.
  • External injuries were assessed in the context of drowning and explosive trauma.

Findings:

  • The underwater explosion resulted in atypical external injuries.
  • These injuries could be misinterpreted without considering the combined mechanisms of drowning and detonation.
  • Forensic analysis revealed specific patterns indicative of explosive force in an aquatic environment.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the need for careful interpretation of injuries in combined drowning and explosion scenarios.
  • It highlights potential diagnostic challenges in forensic investigations of suicide.
  • Accurate determination of injury mechanisms is crucial for legal and investigative purposes.

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