An unusual case of unplanned complex suicide

Eroğlu, Meliha Zengin; Şahan, Ebru; Kıraz, Seda

doi:10.1080/24750573.2017.1345084

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“…As the aforementioned cases show, decedents tend to inflict injuries via less lethal methods initially and then subsequently attempt a more lethal method. The conversion from lesser to greater lethality methods is most likely associated with antemortem pain, anguish, and frustration by the decedent (Eroglu et al, 2017). The pattern of injuries over the body is equally important.…”

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“…Usually, the attempted or completed suicidal act involved a single method; however, there were situations where multiple methods were used simultaneously by the decedents to commit suicide. The term “complex suicide” refers to a suicidal incident where the individual uses more than one method (Ateriya et al, 2018; Blanco-Pampin et al, 1997; Cingolani & Tsakri, 2000; Eroglu et al, 2017; Padosch et al, 2003; Taff et al, 1998; Turk et al, 2004; Viel et al, 2009).…”

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Complex Suicide: A Case Series

Sonwani

Ateriya

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Journal of Forensic Nursing

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Suicide is a common manner of death typically carried out via a specific mechanism. When a suicidal act is committed using more than one method, it is called a complex suicide. A complex suicide can be divided into planned and unplanned. We present three cases of complex suicide in which multiple methods were used and a previous history of self-harm was present. This case series highlights the significance of a detailed medicolegal death investigation, including interviews with relatives and other witnesses, and a thorough forensic autopsy/toxicological analysis to ascertain the cause and manner of death.

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Complex Suicide: A Case Series

Sonwani

Ateriya

Verma

et al. 2022

Journal of Forensic Nursing

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“…Salem et al (28), reported in Romania the suicide of a 76-year-old male who drilled his own chest using a drill borer. When two or more methods are applied either simultaneously or one after another in a suicide, it is called complex suicide (11,14,33). Complex suicides were reported in Turkey (11), Tunisia (14), and Romania (28).…”

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Suicidal Attempts by Unusual Means and Methods: A Brief Review

Arafat

Chowdhury

Mohit

2018

Jentashapir J Health Res

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Background: When a method is unusual, the intention is very strong and then prevention becomes a big challenge; although, suicide is a preventable public health problem. Objectives: The author aimed to look into unusual methods of suicidal attempts so that they can be considered in the formulation of prevention strategies. Methods: A search was done in PubMed, PubMed Central, Google, Google Scholar, and BanglaJOL with specific searching key words between 2000 and 2017. Eventually, 23 articles were selected purposively for review. Results: Nine suicide cases were reported as unusual poisoning, eight attempts were by violent methods, four by stabbing, and another four by unusual asphyxia. The mean age of the victims was 39.96 years, ranging from 17 to 80 years old, 68% being male. A total of 18 (72%) respondents died by the act, while 28% were saved from fatal attempts. Of the victims, 36% were found to have mental disorders, i.e. 28% had depression, 4% had schizophrenia, and 4% had bipolar 1 disorder. Seven cases had notable risk factors and two had a history of previous attempts. Conclusions: Adult males are more prone to use unusual methods. Males used violent methods more than females, whereas females used more unusual poisoning methods. Asian and south Asians used more poisoning methods than those from other parts of the world.

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A 3-Year Retrospective Review of Complex Suicides With a Review of the Literature

Paredes Rivera,

Dramé,

Knight

2024

Am J Forensic Med Pathol

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Complex suicide is defined as death by the intentional use of more than 1 method to end one's life. Complex suicides can fit into the planned or premeditated category, where 2 or more methods are used simultaneously or in close succession, or unplanned, the use of 2 or more methods, in which the first method attempted fails (often because it is too unpleasant or painful), and another method is employed subsequently that is successful. A retrospective review of 3 years of suicide fatalities examined by the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner's Office in Reno, Nevada, was conducted. A total of 725 suicide cases dated from April 1, 2020, to April 1, 2023, were reviewed, including autopsy, toxicology, and scene investigation reports. Among the 725 suicide cases reviewed, 19 cases (2.62%) of complex suicide were identified. Of those cases, 17 employed 2 methods, and 2 cases employed 3 methods. No cases were identified with >3 methods. In the 19 complex suicides that were identified, gender, age, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, religion, race, occupation, incident location, suicide note, suicidal ideation history, past suicide attempt, psychiatric disorders, and motive for suicide were examined in addition to methods used.

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An unusual case of unplanned complex suicide

Cited by 4 publications

References 12 publications

Complex Suicide: A Case Series

Complex Suicide: A Case Series

Suicidal Attempts by Unusual Means and Methods: A Brief Review

A 3-Year Retrospective Review of Complex Suicides With a Review of the Literature

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