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KMID : 0357820130370020090
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Korean Journal of Legal Medicine
2013 Volume.37 No. 2 p.90 ~ p.92
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Death by Homicidal Smothering Using Hot Steam Towel: A Case Report
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Jang Seon-Jung
Park Jong-Hyeok
Kim Young-Joo
Ham Suk-Hoon
Jo Na-Young
Ha Hong-Il
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Abstract
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An unusual case of homicide of a 21-year-old man who was smothered with a hot steam towel by his mother and a pastoress in the name of exorcism. Homicidal smothering in adults is rare, but does occur when the victims are not capable of defending themselves in situations such as chronic illness, old age, drug intoxication or when restrained by other people. In this case, distinct facial scalding was a clue to smothering with a hot steam towel.
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KEYWORD
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Smothering, Homicide, Exorcism, Towel, Adult
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