title: [Suicidal electrocution using timers. Case reports and review of the literature].
abstract: Suicidal electrocution using a time switch is relatively rare. Based on two cases from the authors' own forensic material and seven cases from literature peculiarities regarding the concomitant intake of medicines (benzodiazepines) and alcohol are discussed and comments are made how to proceed in the criminal and forensic investigation of such cases.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Rechtsmedizin, Universität Hamburg.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Anders
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gehl
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tsokos
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000473:pathology*; D004553:Electric Conductivity; D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D004566:Electrodes; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011180:Postmortem Changes; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D013405:Suicide / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*