Abstract:Fractal wood burning is a form of pyrography that uses high-voltage electricity to burn branching, Lichtenberg-type patterns into a wooden canvas. This process often uses electrical transformers salvaged from household appliances, such as microwave ovens, to amplify available voltage to potentially lethal levels. In this case, 2 individuals were found dead inside their burned residential garage. Initially, law enforcement was suspicious of a double homicide with subsequent arson. However, postmortem examinatio… Show more
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