Left Thumb to Left Big Toe: An Uncommon Case of Electrocution Suicide

Suicide is still a global public health concern. Electrocution suicide is a rarely observed method of ending life. We reported the incident of a young electrical technician in his 30s who was brought dead to the emergency room of a hospital with a history of electrocution. A detailed examination rev...

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Published in:Academic forensic pathology 2024-11, p.19253621241300661
Main Authors: Thakral, Sahil, Pathak, Akhilesh
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Language:English
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Summary:Suicide is still a global public health concern. Electrocution suicide is a rarely observed method of ending life. We reported the incident of a young electrical technician in his 30s who was brought dead to the emergency room of a hospital with a history of electrocution. A detailed examination revealed that the electric lines were attached to the left thumb and left toe and connected to the electrical plug switch (220 V). A written, signed suicide note was recovered in the room, from which it was possible to derive details about the suicide's planning and draw the conclusion that an electric current had also gone through the body. This case was unusual in the methods used, highlighting the need for multidisciplinary involvement.
ISSN:1925-3621
1925-3621
DOI:10.1177/19253621241300661