ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 6

An Unusual Autoerotic Death: Asphyxia with an Abdominal Ligature
Spencer, JD
Chairman, Armed,

Bishop, JW
Pathologist, U.S. Navy Regional Medical,

Hibler, NS
Clinical psychologist, U.S. Air Force,

Thibault, R
Regional forensic consultant, U.S. Air,

(Received 31 May 1983; accepted 8 August 1983)

Abstract

A case of accidental death resulting from an autoerotic episode involving a high abdominal ligature is reported. Pathologic findings, physical evidence, and the psychological investigation are discussed.

Keywords:
pathology and biology, psychiatry, asphyxia, autoeroticism, high abdominal ligature

Paper ID: JFS11724J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11724J
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