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Electrocution in a bath

E C Mackenzie1

  • 1Physics Department, University of Adelaide, South Australia.

Science & Justice : Journal of the Forensic Science Society
|October 1, 1995
PubMed
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A tragic electrocution occurred when faulty wiring and an immersed electric heater in a bathtub, combined with high blood alcohol content, led to a woman's death. This case highlights electrical safety hazards in the home.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic pathology
  • Electrical engineering
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • A case study involving a deceased woman found in a bathtub with an electric heater immersed in the water.
  • Initial assessment suggested accidental death, but subsequent police investigation raised suspicions of foul play.

Observation:

  • The deceased was discovered by her husband in a tiled bath on a concrete floor.
  • An electric radiator (1 kW) was found submerged in the bath water.

Findings:

  • Investigation revealed a low resistance to earth in the bathtub.
  • Significant faults were identified in the house's electrical wiring and the radiator's cable.
  • The victim had a high blood alcohol content, contributing to the fatal incident.

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Implications:

  • This case underscores the critical importance of maintaining proper electrical safety standards in residential settings.
  • It highlights how multiple contributing factors, including electrical faults and substance impairment, can converge to cause fatal accidents.
  • The findings emphasize the need for thorough forensic investigation in suspicious death cases, particularly those involving potential electrical hazards.