were all in causal relation with the death of the convict: in injury in the upper third
part of the neck above the thyroid cartilage diametrical on the front surface, diagonal
on the side surfaces ascending from the front backwards and upwards, extravasations
in a pattern of a double premortem strangulation fissure in soft tissues induced by
pressing a noose in the above mentioned area.
In addition, the body had the following injuries incurred before her/his death: multiples
scars on the left side surface of the nose (upper third) and on the internal and external
surfaces of the right shin (in upper and lower thirds), multiple extravasations on
the front surface of the right knee joint, on the front surface of the right foot in a
projection area of the navicular bone and on the front surface of the nail phalange
of the right foot’s first finger; extravasations on the tip of the tongue and in the area
of the lower lip on right and left mucosae incurred by an impact from an blunt item
(items). Such injuries as extravasations had incurred immediately before the death
while other injuries were inflicted long before the death. Such injuries on a live body
are qualified as light and they not cause death.
Extravasations and defects of mucosae inflicted by a blunt object where also found
inside the anus sphincter mucosae. Such in injuries on a live body are qualified as light
and do not contradict the date indicated in the report.
According to information provided by the Ministry of Corrections a psychiatrist
consulted the convicted on November 27, 2012 and the latter was diagnosed with
personologial disorder and prescribed Tizercin and Zolomax. Repeated consultations
were also rendered on March 6 and 20, 2014 and the patient was prescribed Diazepam,
Fevarin and Atarax.
Based on the above said and considering a nature and the specifics of the bodily
injuries as indicated in the forensic report, it is necessary that an independent and
impartial investigation be carried out to look at potential acts of violence including
sexual abuse against the convict.
A.C.
According to the medical note, the offender had been previously treated under the
diagnosis of personological disorder with prescribed Diazepam and Fenazepam.
In the past s/he used to consume Subotex and heroin and was a beneficiary of the
methadone programme. A visual examination revealed scars on the forehead, both
forearms and the front wall of the abdomen of the convict (no recent injuries were
observed). According to the convict, the injuries were self-inflicted.
On June 27 and 30, 2014 the convict was rendered psychiatrist’s consultations and
diagnosed with psychotic depression with suicidal thoughts. S/he was advised to join
a suicide prevention programme and recommended that psychiatric consultations be
continued.
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