Homicide by Hanging: a Comprehensive Review of Published Literature

Homicide by hanging is a rare incident and, in contrast to suicidal cases, only limited number of homicidal cases have been reported. This comprehensive review conducted summarize the published forensic pathology evidence homicide hanging. A systematic search five journal databases resulted 12 case reports. All articles passed selection criteria and were appraised using JBI critical appraisal worksheet for Fourteen victims reported which most psychosocial background Household conflict was common background. Reef knot majority being used. The autopsy findings vary studies, some intact larynx, thyroid, hyoid cartilage. Only one mentioned thyroid cartilage fracture. In addition ligature mark, other violence include bruises, abrasions, stab wounds, sexual violence. Toxicological analysis limited, 3 reports alcohol victim’s serum. There are no distinguishing features external or internal neck injuries attributable thorough holistic approach should be considered. They including demographic characteristics, location victim, social psychiatric history, ligature’s characteristic, signs toxicological analysis.