Trends of homicidal deaths in central Bangkok, Thailand: a 5-year retrospective study

Sakulsaengprapha, Vorada; Peonim, Vichan; Worasuwannarak, Wisarn

doi:10.1186/s41935-018-0043-0

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“…In this study, there were more male victims (76.47%) than women (23.53%). These results are consistent with a study conducted by Suwontopo, et al 6,14,15,17 Males were more prone to be homicide victims because males interacted and did activities outside the house more socio-economically, such as being workers, while women stayed in the house more. 5 Suwontopo (2022), who conducted a study in Manado during the COVID-19 pandemic from March 2020 to February 2021, showed that 72% of the victims were male and 28% were female.…”

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“…17 Sakulsaengpraha (2018) conducted a study in Thailand on trends of homicidal death, and his result showed that male victims' percentages were higher (84.9% than that of female victims (15.1%). 6 He explained that the percentage of male victims had consistently always exceeded female victims all around the world. One of the factors that could influence the ratio was that it depended on the country's income level.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The most injured region was the head region in 46 cases. 6 In Pondicherry, India, a study was conducted on homicide cases where there were 85 homicide cases out of a total of 1,994 cases that underwent autopsies at a private medical college from 2004 to 2006. The most common type of trauma was trauma due to sharp objects found in 37 cases and regions.…”

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Trauma Profile of Homicide Victims at Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Syarif,

Yudianto,

Saleh

et al. 2024

JUXTA

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Highlights: Most homicide victims were predominantly in the productive age range of 21-40 years old. Males were more likely to be homicide victims than females. Abstract Introduction: The injuries of homicide victims are clues in forensic medicine to uncover a possible crime. In Indonesia, there are not many studies on trauma profiles, specifically in homicide cases. This study aimed to provide an overview of the trauma profile of homicide victims at Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya. Methods: This was a descriptive study. Secondary data was collected from 34 forensic examination reports at Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya. Data such as age, sex, type of injury, sites of injury, number of injuries, cause of death, and mechanism of death were analyzed statistically. Results: Most victims were between 21 and 30 years old and 31 and 40 years old (26.47%). Sex was dominated by men (76.47%). The most common type of injury was abrasion (25.71%). The most common injury sites were head-neck (34.34%) and chest-upper back (34.34%). The most common number of injuries was ≥10 (44.12%). The most common cause of death was sharp-force trauma (54.54%), and the most common mechanism of death was exsanguination (54.54%). Conclusion: Males predominated in the age ranges of 21 to 30 years old and 31 to 40 years old. The most common type of injury was abrasion. The most common sites of injury were the head, neck, and chest upper back. The most common number of injuries was ≥10. Most victims died of sharp-force trauma. Exsanguination was the most common mechanism of death.

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Trauma Profile of Homicide Victims at Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Syarif,

Yudianto,

Saleh

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“…To date, there is only a single case-report from Thailand (Tungtananuwat and Lawanprasert, 2010), although mitragynine was found in the systems of two homicide victims in central Bangkok in the period 2009–2103 (Sakulsaengprapha et al, 2018). The presence of mitragynine is not a surprise, given its widespread use in Thailand.…”

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“…For all the above-mentioned reasons, and probably others such as poor identification, investigation and reporting of drug-related deaths in this region, deaths associated with kratom are likely to go unreported. To date, there is only a single case-report from Thailand (Tungtananuwat and Lawanprasert, 2010), although mitragynine was found in the systems of two homicide victims in central Bangkok in the period 2009-2103 (Sakulsaengprapha et al, 2018). The presence of mitragynine is not a surprise, given its widespread use in Thailand.…”

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Characteristics of deaths associated with kratom use

Corkery

Streete²,

Claridge

et al. 2019

J Psychopharmacol

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Background: Kratom ( Mitragyna speciosa Korth) use has increased in Western countries, with a rising number of associated deaths. There is growing debate about the involvement of kratom in these events. Aims: This study details the characteristics of such fatalities and provides a ‘state-of-the-art’ review. Methods: UK cases were identified from mortality registers by searching with the terms ‘kratom’, ‘mitragynine’, etc. Databases and online media were searched using these terms and ‘death’, ‘fatal*’, ‘overdose’, ‘poisoning’, etc. to identify additional cases; details were obtained from relevant officials. Case characteristics were extracted into an Excel spreadsheet, and analysed employing descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Results: Typical case characteristics ( n = 156): male (80%), mean age 32.3 years, White (100%), drug abuse history (95%); reasons for use included self-medication, recreation, relaxation, bodybuilding, and avoiding positive drug tests. Mitragynine alone was identified/implicated in 23% of cases. Poly substance use was common (87%), typically controlled/recreational drugs, therapeutic drugs, and alcohol. Death cause(s) included toxic effects of kratom ± other substances; underlying health issues. Conclusions: These findings add substantially to the knowledge base on kratom-associated deaths; these need systematic, accurate recording. Kratom’s safety profile remains only partially understood; toxic and fatal levels require quantification.

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Challenges in the analysis of forensic pathology data relating to homicides in Kosovo from 2006–2015

Wyngaarden

Blakaj²,

Speers

2020

Forensic Science International

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Trends of homicidal deaths in central Bangkok, Thailand: a 5-year retrospective study

Cited by 3 publications

References 26 publications

Trauma Profile of Homicide Victims at Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Trauma Profile of Homicide Victims at Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Characteristics of deaths associated with kratom use

Challenges in the analysis of forensic pathology data relating to homicides in Kosovo from 2006–2015

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