Norfolk G A
Stockwood Medical Centre, Hollway Road, Stockwood, Bristol BS14 0BU, United Kingdom.
J Forensic Leg Med. 2007 Jan;14(1):49-52. doi: 10.1016/j.jcfm.2005.12.002. Epub 2006 Jan 25.
The case of a 50-year old female body-stuffer who collapsed and died more than 10h after swallowing a plastic wrap of cocaine is reported. The case is discussed together with a review of the literature in order that guidelines on managing body-stuffers in police custody can be evidence based.