Dyadic Death

Authors

  • Shreedhar NC Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mangalore, Karnataka-574146, India
  • Naveen Kumar T Associate Professor,Department of Forensic Medicine, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka-560070, India
  • Venkatesha VT Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka-560070, India
  • Ananda K Professor and Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka-560070, India
  • Viswakanth B Post Graduate, Department of Forensic Medicine, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka-560070, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Dyadic death, Hanging, Drowning

Abstract

Homicide-suicide episodes are complex phenomenon and multidimensional events associated with the additive or multiplicative effects of many circumstances, including psychopathological, psychosocial, economical, cultural or environmental stress. The present case is being reported with an attempt to evaluate the episode so that preventive measures could be adopted. 

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Published

2013-07-30

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1&2 (2013): Indian Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (Jan-Jun)

Section

Case Report

How to Cite

Dyadic Death. (2013). Indian Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 11(1&2), 12–14. https://doi.org/10.48165/