Femicide and Overkill: A case report

Abstract

Introduction: Femicide is any gender-based intentional homicide of a woman. The term overkill is used in cases where a large number of wounds is observed, exceeding what is necessary to cause death. We present this medico-legal case with the objective of exemplifying the relationship between overkill and femicides. Result: The autopsy findings were  compatible  with  manual  and   instrumental strangulation and stab wounds; this allows it to be classified as overkill. Conclusion: This type of case call us about risk factors and to reflect on ways to prevent them.