Homicidal ligature strangulations have a horizontal pattern partially or fully encircling the neck and lack the upward deviation to the side or back of the head seen in suicidal hangings.

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Homicidal ligature strangulations have a different pattern than suicidal hangings, with a horizontal pattern encircling the neck and lacking the characteristic upward deviation seen in suicides.

Homicidal Ligature Strangulations Have a Horizontal Pattern Partially or Fully