title: [Suicidal burrowing behavior--a special kind of the "hide-and-die-syndrome"].
abstract: When the situation at a death scene is unusual, this may suggest the involvement of another person. On the other hand, one also has to consider the possibility of a conscious or unconscious behavior in connection with extreme stress situations or suicidal acts. The forensic findings and criminalistic reconstruction of two cases of suicidal burrowing behavior are presented and discussed.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Rechtsmedizin der Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin.
authors.forename: Sven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hartwig
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tsokos
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000473:pathology; D001237:Asphyxia / Q000473:pathology; D001344:Autopsy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011180:Postmortem Changes; D012931:Social Environment; D012934:Social Isolation; D013405:Suicide / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000473:pathology