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Strangulation Quick Reference Guide

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Strangulation Quick Reference Guide

How and where was the victim strangled?


One Hand (R or L) Two hands, Forearm (R or L), Knee/Foot, Ligature (Describe)
How long? ______ seconds ________ minutes
Was the victim smothered?
From 1 to 10, how hard was the suspect’s grip? (Low) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (high)
From 1 to 10,how painful was it? (Low) 1, 2 ,3 ,4 ,5 ,6 ,7 ,8 ,9 ,10 (high)
Multiple attempts:________________ Multiple methods:____________________
Was the victim shaken simultaneously while being strangled? Straddled?
Held against wall?
Was the victim’s head being pounded against wall, floor or ground?
What did the victim think was going to happen?
What caused the strangulation to stop?
Any prior incidents of strangulation? Prior domestic violence? Prior threats?
Prepared by Detective Robert E. Frechette - www.refconsultant.com
Strangulation Quick Reference Guide
Document All Findings in an Appropriate Report or Chart

Face Eyes & Eyelids Nose Ears Mouth

Red/flushed Petechiae R/L eye Nosebleed Petechiae (in or on) Bruising


Petechiae Petechiae R/L lid Deformity Bleeding from ear Swollen tongue/lips
Scratches Bloody conjunctiva Petechiae (in or on) canal Cuts/abrasions

Under Chin Neck Shoulders Chest Head

Redness Redness Redness Redness Petechiae


Scratches Scratches Scratches Scratches Missing hair
Bruising Bruising Bruising Bruising Edema
Abrasions Abrasions Abrasions Abrasions Fractures
Edema (swelling) Concussion
Fingernail impressions
Ligature marks

Breathing Voice Swallowing Behavioral Other


Changes Changes Changes Changes
Difficulty Breathing Raspy Voice Trouble swallowing Agitation Dizzy
Hyperventilation Hoarse Voice Painful swallowing Amnesia Headaches
Unable to breathe Coughing Neck Pain PTSD Fainted
Unable to or difficulty speaking Nausea/vomiting Hallucinations Urination
Drooling Combativeness Defecation

Prepared by Detective Robert E. Frechette - www.refconsultant.com

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