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Forensic Medicine Asphyxia 7cfc9276

Burking includes

A
Choking
B
Ligature
C
Overlaying
D
Traumatic asphysia
High-Yield Explanation
Burking is a method of homicidal smothering & traumatic asphyxia. Named after Burke & Hare who killed 16 persons. They give the victim alcohol. Then Burke used to kneel or sit on the chest and close the nose & mouth with his hands then Hare used to pull him around the room by the feet. Ref: The synopsis of forensic medicine & Toxicology 28th edition pg:190

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