Abstract

CASADO BLANCO, M.; MATA RON, P.  and  RAYA ISLA, A.. Importance of the suicidal letters in the forensic investigation. Cuad. med. forense [online]. 2012, vol.18, n.3-4, pp.113-118. ISSN 1988-611X.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S1135-76062012000300004.

The know-how forensic expertise has basically an evidential purpose. It is important to underline that the intervention of the forensic medicine may reveal some indications or relating and consubstantial messages to the individual, which could be used as a help to establish the profile of the suicide, its conflicts and its dynamics. The analysis and evaluation of the letters and notes left by those that consummate the suicide is a very important component that allows us to know and to analyse the most significant features characteristics of an individual. By this way the origin, gravity, evolution and effects of the psychic discomfort he or she was carrying leading to perform the above mentioned act might be established.

Keywords : Suicidal notes; Forensic medicine; Consummated suicide.

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