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Electrocution during sexual activity

The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology

|September 1, 1981

Summary

Two individuals died from electrocution during sexual activity involving a homemade electrical stimulation device. The apparatus, connected to a voltage regulator, caused severe burns and fatal injuries.

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Area of Science:

Forensic Pathology
Toxicology
Electrical Injury Analysis

Background:

Investigated a case of unexplained deaths in a couple engaged in sexual activity.
Examined the scene for potential causes of death, focusing on unusual devices present.

Observation:

Two bodies discovered in a home, appearing to have died during sexual intercourse.
An elaborate electrical stimulation apparatus was found connected to both individuals via rectal insertion of metal rods.
The device utilized a Variac voltage regulator, set at 90 volts but capable of higher output.

Findings:

Both victims sustained severe third-degree burns, including rectal, vaginal, and penile tissues, with perforation in the female.
The male victim also had burns on his left index finger.
The deaths were directly attributed to electrocution from the experimental sexual device.

Implications:

Highlights the extreme risks associated with experimental sexual practices and homemade electrical devices.
Underscores the importance of forensic investigation in identifying novel causes of death.
Provides a case study for medical examiners and law enforcement regarding electrical injury fatalities.

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