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Autoerotic Deaths: Practical Forensic and Investigative Perspectives is a collaboration between two internationally known experts who combine their extensive experience to present a scientific, modern view of autoerotic death-complete with a wide variety of exquisite case histories, photographs, and investigator tips. Chief Medical Examiner Anny Sauvageau of Alberta, Canada and retired NYPD Lieutenant Commander Vernon J. Geberth bring considerable insight to this volume, providing practical and conventional information based on scientific research and case experience from the field. Enhanced with more than 100 color photos, the book explores: The evolution of the concept of sexual asphyxia and autoerotic death The definition and epidemiology of autoerotic death, pitfalls involved in the application of the term autoerotic, and best practices for approaching these death scenes Death scene characteristics and the importance of recognizing clues to the autoerotic nature of a death Methods of autoerotic death, including hanging, plastic bags, chemical substances, and other less-common scenarios Atypical victims of autoerotic deaths Using a case history format, the book presents a complete analysis of all aspects of this unusual and unfortunate type of death. The combination of theory and practice, along with up-to-date science, makes this book an unparalleled resource for all those involved in the investigation of these peculiar incidents.Product Identifiers
PublisherTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-139780367778170
eBay Product ID (ePID)12049014920
Product Key Features
Number of Pages180 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameAutoerotic Deaths: Practical Forensic and Investigative Perspectives
Publication Year2021
SubjectForensics, Psychology
TypeTextbook
AuthorVernon J. Geberth, Anny Sauvageau
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height254 mm
Item Weight454 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorAnny Sauvageau, Vernon J. Geberth