A 70-year-old schizophrenic woman was found dead in her bathroom due to choking. Examination Physical examination : Lips and nails cyanosis was found in the body. A deep purplish-red hypostasis was presented in the primary lividity phase. The body had prominent evidence of bilateral subconjunctival hemorrhage. Oral cavity analysis : Food bolus of a substance similar to bread was found. The body also had severe periodontal disease with partial edentulism.
CT scan analysis : The images showed degenerative processes and exposure of pulp, root, and dental alveoli in the teeth. Further, the heart and lungs were found extracted with prominent signs of visceral congestion. Toxicology analysis : Tricyclic anti-depressants, antipsychotics, and neuroleptics were found from the biological fluid. Figure 1. Victim's remaining teeth representing partial edentulism and degenerative…
