Death by Homicidal Smothering Using Hot Steam Towel: A Case Report.
10.7580/kjlm.2013.37.2.90
- Author:
Seon Jung JANG
;
Jong Hyeok PARK
;
Young Joo KIM
;
Suk Hoon HAM
;
Na Young JO
;
Hongil HA
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Smothering;
Homicide;
Exorcism;
Towel;
Adult
- MeSH:
Adult;
Chronic Disease;
Homicide;
Humans;
Mothers;
Steam
- From:Korean Journal of Legal Medicine
2013;37(2):90-92
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
An unusual case of homicide of a 21-year-old man who was smothered with a hot steam towel by his mother and a pastoress in the name of exorcism. Homicidal smothering in adults is rare, but does occur when the victims are not capable of defending themselves in situations such as chronic illness, old age, drug intoxication or when restrained by other people. In this case, distinct facial scalding was a clue to smothering with a hot steam towel.