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Elizabeth V McLeod¹, Elizabeth K Loughney¹, Andrew M Baker²

¹From the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Services, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA.

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This case study details an unusual autoerotic death involving an electrical apparatus. The ground fault circuit interrupter failed to prevent death due to the victim wiring himself in parallel with the circuit.

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Area of Science:

Forensic Pathology
Toxicology

Background:

Autoerotic death is defined as an accidental death during sexual activity involving self-stimulation.
Deaths from electrocution are rare, especially in the context of autoerotic practices.

Observation:

A 23-year-old male was found deceased in a bathroom with an electrical cord near his body.
Minute black burns were observed on the victim's nipples.
The electrical outlet was protected by a functional ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).

Findings:

The GFCI did not deactivate, indicating a failure to interrupt the electrical circuit.
The victim had intentionally wired himself in parallel with the electrical circuit.
Electrocution was determined to be the cause of death, despite the functioning GFCI.

Implications:

This case highlights an atypical mechanism of autoerotic death, deviating from common asphyxiation-related fatalities.
Understanding the victim's specific electrical wiring is crucial for determining the cause of death in such rare cases.
The findings underscore the importance of thorough scene investigation in forensic pathology to identify unusual causes of accidental death.