CRIME

SCENE
ANALYSIS
P R E S E N T E D B Y: - J A S J E E T K A U R
N A M R ATA
 SUICIDE IS A LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH
 Suicide is death caused by injuring oneself with the intent to die. A suicide
attempt is when someone harms themselves with any intent to end their life
Many factors can increase the risk for suicide.

 Suicide is connected to other forms of injury and violence. For example, people
who have experienced violence, including child abuse, bullying, or sexual
violence have a higher suicide risk.
COMMON • Poison
METHOD • Hanging
•
S OF •
Firearm
Burns
SUICIDE • Drowning
IN INDIA •
•
Falling from a height
Injuries
 SECURE THE SCENE
A N A LY Z I N G A
The first priority is to secure the SUICIDE CRIME
scene to prevent contamination or SCENE
tampering with evidence

OBSERVE THE SCENE

Begin by carefully observing the
entire scene, taking note of the
position and condition of the
deceased and any nearby objects

DOCUMENT THE SCENE

Document the scene through photographs,
sketches, and detailed notes. This
documentation should capture the layout,
any potential signs of struggle, and the
condition of the surroundings
 Medical Examination
A qualified medical examiner or forensic pathologist should
conduct a thorough post-mortem examination to determine the
cause of death and confirm if it was a suicide.

Autopsy
An autopsy is performed to gather detailed
information about the method used, injury patterns,
and the individual's physical condition .

Toxicology
Toxicology tests are conducted to identify the
presence of drugs, alcohol, or other substances in the
deceased's system.
 SUICIDE NOTES WITNESS STATEMENTS
If a suicide note is found, Interviews with family
it should be carefully members, friends, or anyone
analyzed for content and who had contact with the
handwriting, as well as to deceased in the days leading
confirm its authenticity up to the incident can provide
valuable insights

PSYCHOLOGICAL
ASSESSMENT
Consultation with mental health professionals
may be necessary to understand the deceased
person's mental state, potential factors
contributing to the suicide, and their
psychological history
 CRIME SCENE
RECONSTRUCTION
Experts may conduct a
reconstruction of the events
leading to the suicide to better
understand the sequence of
actions and if any foul play
was involved.
MOTIVE ASSESSMENT DIGITAL EVIDENCE
Investigate the motive Analyze electronic devices,
behind the suicide, as social media accounts, and
understanding this can other online activities to gain
a better understanding of the
provide insights into the
individual's mental state and
individual's state of mind interactions with others.
and any external pressures
or stressors.
 CASE STUDY
DELHI: 25-YEAR-OLD MAN JUMPS IN FRONT OF
METRO TRAIN AT KAILASH COLONY STATION,
DIES
ITT-DELHI STUDENT DIES BY
SUICIDE, SECOND CASE IN TWO
MONTHS
IANS / SEP 2, 2023, 12:56 IST

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / JUL 8, 2023, 12:53 IS According to the police, a student from

the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) at
this location reportedly took his own life
by hanging himself in

NEW DELHI: A man died after he

jumped in front of metro train in the
national capital, on Saturday. The
incident took place at Delhi metro’s
Kailash Colony station. The victim
was identified as Ajay Arjun Sharma
(25), a resident of East of Kailash.
26-YEAR-OLD CONVICT HANGS SELF AT
DELHI'S TIHAR JAIL
ABHAY SINGH / TNN / UPDATED: MAY 23,
2023, 11:21 IST
NEW DELHI: A 26-year-old convict
died by suicide by hanging self at Tihar
jail in Delhi on Monday. The deceased
was identified as Javed. According to
Tihar jail officials, he was convicted by
a court in a robbery case in Malviya
Nagar in 2016.
COUPLE FOUND DEAD IN EAST
DELHI'S MADHU VIHAR AREA;
SUICIDE NOTE MENTIONS FINANCIAL
CRISIS
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / JUL
5, 2023, 23:09 IST
NEW DELHI: Bodies of a married
couple were found in a house located in
east Delhi's Madhu Vihar area on
Wednesday, said police, with financial
crisis bein cited as the cause of the
extreme step
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