Accidental electrocution during autoeroticism: a shocking case.
A case of atypical autoerotic death is described. An 18-year-old white man clad in two brassieres was found dead in his bedroom by his brother. Two wet green terry cloths were under the brassiere cups, connected to the house current via two metal washers and a bifid electrical cord. Literature depicting nude women was found near the victim. Autopsy revealed second-degree and third-degree burns of the mammary regions. Death was attributed to accidental self-electrocution. The authors will discuss typical and atypical forms of autoerotic death.
Schott
Jennifer C
JC
Division of Forensic Pathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky 40536-0298, USA. jschott@uky.edu
Davis
Gregory J
GJ
Hunsaker
John C
JC
D000293:Adolescent; D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000473:pathology*; D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008418:Masturbation