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Forensic documentation of non-fatal strangulation.

Amy Reckdenwald¹, Karina M Powell², Traccy A W Martins¹

¹Department of Sociology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA.

Journal of Forensic Sciences

|December 20, 2021

Summary

Forensic exams are crucial for documenting non-fatal strangulation (NFS) in domestic violence. Findings highlight the severity of NFS, with over half of cases involving multiple attacks and a history of strangulation.

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Area of Science:

Forensic Medicine
Domestic Violence Research
Criminal Justice

Background:

Forensic evidence is vital for prosecuting strangulation offenders.
Limited research exists on evidence gathered during forensic examinations for non-fatal strangulation (NFS) in domestic violence.
Understanding NFS documentation is critical for victim safety and legal outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the forensic documentation of non-fatal strangulation (NFS) in domestic violence cases.
To identify the types of evidence collected during NFS forensic examinations.
To address the gap in literature regarding NFS evidence in domestic violence.

Main Methods:

Analysis of 63 forensic examination records and body sketches of NFS victims.

Keywords:

domestic violence forensic medical examinations intimate partner violence non-fatal strangulation

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Victims were referred by police during domestic violence incidents.

Data extracted included details of strangulation events and victim history.

Main Results:

52% of reports documented multiple strangulation attacks in the current incident.
13.1% of reports recorded loss of consciousness.
60% of reports indicated a history of strangulation within the relationship.

Conclusions:

Forensic examinations are essential for identifying and mitigating serious NFS symptoms and injuries.
Collected evidence from forensic exams is valuable for legal proceedings.
Findings have implications for improving practice and policy in domestic violence cases and NFS response.