DYADIC DEATHS: A STUDY FROM YEAR 2000 - 2015 IN NAGPUR REGION OF MAHARASHTRA, INDIA

Dr. Shailendra G Dhawane MD, Dr. Pankaj Ghormade MD, Dr. Nilesh K. Tumram MD*

ABSTRACT

Dyadic deaths have got important social impact. The aim of this study was to identify the type of perpetrator and victim, method of homicide – suicide and factors responsible for committing homicide – suicide. In the present study, total 10 cases of dyadic deaths (Homicide – Suicide) were studied. The assailants and victims were family members in most cases. The major factors responsible for dyadic episodes were domestic quarrel, financial stress, rejection in love and suspecting infidelity.

Keywords: Homicide – Suicide, Dyadic death, Spousal killing, Domestic quarrel.