Suicide by driving an awl into the brain.
In this report, we describe an unusual method of suicide. A 35-year-old man with a history of manic-depressive psychosis and alcohol abuse killed himself by driving an awl into his brain. A theory of the reason for using this bizarre method is discussed, and the well-known question of homicide versus suicide in crime scene investigation is illustrated.
Johansson
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Institute of Forensic Medicine, University of Umeå, Sweden.
Eriksson
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D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000150:complications; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D006794:Household Articles; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013405:Suicide