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    An autopsy report summarizes that obstruction of breathing through bedding items like pillows and cushions, especially applied skillfully, may not show obvious external signs of violence in young or old victims except signs of asphyxia. Pressing a victim's face into a pillow can cause paleness around the nose and mouth from pressure as well as cyanosis of the face. Saliva, blood and tissue cells may be found on the pillow. Closing breathing orifices with hands can result in scratches, nail marks or lacerations on the victim's soft facial tissues.

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    An autopsy report summarizes that obstruction of breathing through bedding items like pillows and cushions, especially applied skillfully, may not show obvious external signs of violence in young or old victims except signs of asphyxia. Pressing a victim's face into a pillow can cause paleness around the nose and mouth from pressure as well as cyanosis of the face. Saliva, blood and tissue cells may be found on the pillow. Closing breathing orifices with hands can result in scratches, nail marks or lacerations on the victim's soft facial tissues.

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    Autopsy reveals signs of asphyxiation without visible injuries

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    Surender Singh
    An autopsy report summarizes that obstruction of breathing through bedding items like pillows and cushions, especially applied skillfully, may not show obvious external signs of violence in young or old victims except signs of asphyxia. Pressing a victim's face into a pillow can cause paleness around the nose and mouth from pressure as well as cyanosis of the face. Saliva, blood and tissue cells may be found on the pillow. Closing breathing orifices with hands can result in scratches, nail marks or lacerations on the victim's soft facial tissues.

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    Autopsy: Obstruction by bed clothing, a pillow, a cushion, etc.

    , applied with skill, may not leave


    any external signs of violence, especially in the young and the old, except signs of asphyxia.
    When the face is pressed into a pillow, the skin around the nose and mouth may appear pale or
    white due to pressure, with cyanosis of the face. Saliva, blood, and tissue cells may be found on
    the pillow. If the orifices are closed by the hand, there may be scratches, distinct nail marks, or
    laceration of the soft parts of the victim’s face.

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