Forensic Medicine General b1b933c5 Death of judicial hanging is because of - A Vasovagal shock B Occlusion of airway C Fracture disclocation of upper cervical vertebra D Coma High-Yield Explanation Cause of death in judicial hanging is fracture dislocation of upper cervical vertebra (C2-C3, C3-C4) with injury to spinal cord and brainstem.