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The Medico-Legal Journal
|June 28, 2019
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Suicide notes are typically written on common surfaces. This study details rare cases of suicide notes being engraved onto the body using sharp metallic objects.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Pathology
  • Medical Toxicology

Background:

  • Suicide notes are commonly found on accessible materials like paper or digital media.
  • Unconventional methods of suicide note communication are infrequently documented.

Observation:

  • This report details two uncommon cases involving suicide notes.
  • The notes were meticulously engraved onto the individuals' bodies using sharp metallic instruments.

Findings:

  • Engraving suicide notes onto the body with sharp objects is an extremely rare phenomenon.
  • This method of communication is highly unusual and presents unique forensic challenges.

Implications:

  • Understanding diverse suicide note methods aids forensic investigations.
  • Highlights the need for comprehensive analysis in cases of self-harm and suicide.
Keywords:
Suicide noteengravedmetallic objectsharp pointed

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