Femicide and Overkill: A case report
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https://doi.org/10.5377/rcfh.v6i2.10715Keywords:
Overkill, Femicide, Violence against womenAbstract
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.
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