Decapitation in Suicidal Hanging: A Case Report

This paper reports the case of decapitation during suicidal hanging of an 82 yr old male weighing 48 kg. He reportedly jumped into a well almost 25 feet deep with a thick jute rope tied around his neck. External findings included complete transection of the neck at the level of C2-C3 vertebral body....

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Published in:Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 2015-07, Vol.15 (2), p.97-99
Main Authors: Ahuja, V, Rastogi, P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Decapitation
Hanging
Suicide
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Summary:This paper reports the case of decapitation during suicidal hanging of an 82 yr old male weighing 48 kg. He reportedly jumped into a well almost 25 feet deep with a thick jute rope tied around his neck. External findings included complete transection of the neck at the level of C2-C3 vertebral body. Decapitation is an infrequent complication of hanging. The cause for such a rare event can be attributed to the inelasticity of the rope and fall of several meters.
ISSN:0972-5687
0974-083X