Journal Published Online: 01 September 1997
Volume 42, Issue 5

An Unusual Case of Death by Lightning

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Lightning-related deaths are relatively uncommon, especially indoors. Some cases, involving unusual circumstances, may be of medicolegal relevance. We report a highly infrequent case of fulguration occurring inside a house in a country area. The deceased, a 55-year-old man, was struck by lightning while he was in his bed. Scene investigation and autopsy findings were equally important in finding out the cause of death. We think that the present case is of interest to forensic pathologists because what occurred might be difficult to clarify.

Author Information

Blanco-Pampín, JM
Institute of Legal Medicine. University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Suárez Peñaranda, JM
Institute of Legal Medicine. University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Rico Boquete, R
Institute of Legal Medicine. University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Concheiro Carro, L
Institute of Legal Medicine. University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Stock #: JFS14237J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS14237J