Suicide by Pencil.

Authors :: Grimaldi, Leonardo
De Giorgio, Fabio
Masullo, Mara
Zoccai, Giuseppe Biondi
Martinotti, Giovanni
Rainio, Juha
Source :: Journal of Forensic Sciences. Jul2005, Vol. 50 Issue 4, p913-914. 2p.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: Presents the case of a self-inflicted fatal thoracic penetrating wound with the usage of a pencil. Case report; Results of the autopsy; Potential danger of a pencil; Analysis of the legislation in Italy and Finland concerning the regulation of privacy in special care institutions.