Arslan M M, Colkesen A Y, Akcan R, Hilal A, Meral D
Forensic Medicine, Council Adana Group Administration, Adalet Bakanligi Adli Tip, Kurumu Adana Grup Baskanligi Seyham, Adana, Turkey.
J Forensic Leg Med. 2007 Apr;14(3):165-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jcfm.2006.02.019. Epub 2006 Nov 29.
A case of completed suicide committed by a 46-year-old male by inserting a tapestry needle in his heart is described. Scene investigation findings and autopsy examination revealed signs of self-harm efforts as well as punctures at both forearms and the right and left sides of the neck. The deceased caused a penetrating cardiac injury which resulted in cardiac tamponade.