The goal of this presentation is to present an unusual case of homicide asphyxia due to an atypical compression of the neck by a rolling pin. This presentation will impact the forensic community by dicussing the rarity of the deaths due to rolling pins utilized as an asphyxiation tool, the particular features of macroscopic lesions caused by the tool, and for the importance of a careful autopsy examination with an immunohistochemical study in order to clarify the exact mechanism of the death.

An homicide due to an atypical asphyxiation tool: rolling pin.

NERI, Margherita;
2010

Abstract

The goal of this presentation is to present an unusual case of homicide asphyxia due to an atypical compression of the neck by a rolling pin. This presentation will impact the forensic community by dicussing the rarity of the deaths due to rolling pins utilized as an asphyxiation tool, the particular features of macroscopic lesions caused by the tool, and for the importance of a careful autopsy examination with an immunohistochemical study in order to clarify the exact mechanism of the death.
2010
Rolling Pin, Athypical Asphyxia, Vitality Lesions
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