An unusual case of homicide-suicide: overkilling by stabbing and suicide by hanging.
The case adds valuable knowledge to Forensic Medicine, advocating for increased awareness and preventive measures against domestic and gender-based violence. This report provides an in-depth analysis of a homicide-suicide incident, focusing on a unique case of homicide-suicide. It serves to highlight the global crisis of femicide. The case is situated within the context of gender- based violence, illustrating how such acts are deeply rooted in societal norms. It highlights patterns of intimate partner violence, where emotional factors play a significant role. Forensic analysis uncovered the overkill nature of the homicide, indicating excessive injuries beyond what was necessary for death, reflecting the psychological turmoil of the perpetrator. It emphasizes the importance of identifying signs of potential violence in domestic settings and implementing interventions for mental health support and the prevention of genderbased violence.
Authors
- Michele Telegrafo
- Mariangela Mastrapasqua (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1011-6340)
- Elena Graziano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0956-0560)
- Vito Maria Goffredo
- Antonio Vinci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4915-7733)
- Paolo Visci
Institutions
- University of Bari Aldo Moro (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PubMed
- Published
- 2024-08-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7417/ct.2024.5123
- Primary Topic
- Restraint-Related Deaths
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00