Differences between Hanging and Strangulation
Hanging and strangulation are both forms of suffocation but they vary in several ways.
Hanging is a form of death caused by suspending a person by the neck using a rope, cord, or other material. It is usually done by a person who stands on an elevated platform, such as a tree branch, balcony, or beam. The person's weight causes the rope to press against their neck, leading to asphyxiation.
Strangulation is a type of suffocation where a person's airway is blocked by applying pressure to the neck, either with the hands or a ligature. It is usually done by a person who stands in front of the victim and wraps their hands or an object around the victim’s neck.
The primary differences between hanging and strangulation are the method in which the airway is blocked and the amount of pressure that is applied. In hanging, the rope or cord presses against the neck and is responsible for cutting off the airway. In strangulation, the perpetrator’s hands or an object, such as a rope, cord, or scarf, is used to strangle the victim, resulting in a greater amount of pressure and a quicker death.
