The wrapped corpse: Retrospective analysis of forensic autopsies from 2009 to 2016 with respect to different case constellations and motivations Die verpackte Leiche: Auswertung des Sektionsgutes von 2009–2016 hinsichtlich unterschiedlicher Fallumstände und Motivationen
Janßen K, Rothschild MA, Kamphausen T (2018)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2018
Journal
Book Volume: 28
Pages Range: 1-9
Journal Issue: 1
DOI: 10.1007/s00194-017-0206-6
Abstract
Background: Although corpse disposal itself is not a rare phenomenon, the wrapping of a corpse is less common, and its facets can be very varied. Objective: The cases available enabled different constellations to be determined and analyzed with respect to the method, motivation and type of wrapping. Material and methods: A retrospective analysis of forensic post-mortem examinations from 2009–2016 at the Institute of Forensic Medicine at the Cologne Medical School was conducted. Cases and results of the post-mortem examinations were scientifically reviewed. The evaluation included only cases of corpses that had been fully or partly wrapped. Results: These cases represent a broad range of constellations including seven cases of completed homicide, three cases of completed suicide, one case of an autoerotic fatality and one case of natural death. In cases of homicide the corpse is generally wrapped for transportation and concealment but the placement and wrapping of the corpse vary. Just as varied and imaginative are the wrappings of corpses resulting from suicide, autoerotic accidents and more “harmless” cases.
Involved external institutions
Germany (DE)How to cite
APA:
Janßen, K., Rothschild, M.A., & Kamphausen, T. (2018). The wrapped corpse: Retrospective analysis of forensic autopsies from 2009 to 2016 with respect to different case constellations and motivations Die verpackte Leiche: Auswertung des Sektionsgutes von 2009–2016 hinsichtlich unterschiedlicher Fallumstände und Motivationen. Rechtsmedizin, 28(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00194-017-0206-6
MLA:
Janßen, K., M. A. Rothschild, and T. Kamphausen. "The wrapped corpse: Retrospective analysis of forensic autopsies from 2009 to 2016 with respect to different case constellations and motivations Die verpackte Leiche: Auswertung des Sektionsgutes von 2009–2016 hinsichtlich unterschiedlicher Fallumstände und Motivationen." Rechtsmedizin 28.1 (2018): 1-9.
BibTeX: Download