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Independent autopsies and investigations

The importance of independent autopsies and investigations in determining the cause of contested hanging deaths

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Jan 10, 2026

What are the forensic differences between injuries caused by suicidal hanging versus homicidal strangulation, according to peer‑reviewed literature?

Peer‑reviewed forensic literature shows there are patterns that tend to differ between suicidal hangings and homicidal strangulations—most hangings are suicidal and often show a complete, horizontal l...

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