Complex suicide: an unusual case of a burned and stabbed corpse.

PubMed 2026

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Authors: Roberto Bellacicco, Francesco Vinci, Fortunato Pititto, Giuseppe Pulin, Elisa Paladini, Benedetta Pia De Luca, Maricla Marrone
DOI: 10.7417/ct.2026.1968
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Abstract

Abstract: The distinction between suicide and homicide in forensic medicine can be particularly complex when injuries of different nature coexist, attributable to different times and modalities. The analysis of injury characteristics, integration with historical and circumstantial data, and the support of psychological autopsy are essential for formulating a reliable reconstruction. We present a paradigmatic case of a woman found dead with a complex pattern of injuries (burned and stabbed corpse), detailing the investigative methodology employed to establish the sequence of events.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes Homicide Infanticide and Child Abuse Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
PubMed
Volume
177
Issue
1
Pages
1–5
Publication date
12 January 2026
Language
EN