title: Homicidal drowning.
abstract: A study of homicidal drownings was performed on the case files of the Office of the Medical Examiner of Metropolitan Dade County in Miami, Florida during the years 1980-1984. A total of 10 cases were analyzed of those which occurred during this time period. These cases are presented in some detail. A discussion then ensues concerning the theoretical and epidemiological implications along with practical considerations of how to approach such a case.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D004332:Drowning / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D005554:Forensic Medicine; D006708:Homicide; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000473:pathology; D014754:Violence