Slovakia. A newly widowed 79-year-old man was found dead in front of the garage of his family home, lying in a supine position between a running circular table saw and a pile of sawn wooden pallets. There was a heavy pool of blood around his head and neck. A workbench and the floor underneath the saw showed a distinct pattern of blood spatter consistent with its having originated from the position of the circular saw blade.
Evaluation of the body revealed multiple gaping, saw-type wounds of the neck and face. The head showed complete amputation of the upper skull associated with extruded portions of the brain on the floor within a radius of approximately 2.5 m (8.2 ft) from the decedent's head.
There were no obvious signs of intervention by a third party, forced entry, or a struggle. The decedent had no history of suicidal declarations, psychiatric problems, or alcohol abuse. According to the relatives, however, several days prior to his death, he exhibited bizarre, non-talkative behavior. No suicidal note was found. He was formerly employed as a locksmith.
Cause of death was determined to be brain evisceration after complete amputation of the upper skull. Following completion of the investigations and autopsy, the death was classified as a suicide. The suicide motive was most likely emotional distress after the recent death of his wife.
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Damn. A strange way to commit suicide. I hope he didn't suffer during this
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I also hope that!
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