All articles tagged with #asphyxiation
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
At least 27 inmates were killed by asphyxiation during gang clashes in a southern Ecuador prison, part of a series of violent incidents linked to rival gangs and ongoing prison unrest across the country, which has seen over 500 inmate deaths since 2021.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
A 3-month-old female giraffe at Zoo Miami died after breaking its neck, with officials suspecting asphyxiation. The zoo is still unsure of the cause but believes the giraffe may have been startled, leading to the fatal injury. The incident is described as a devastating loss, and the zoo is closely monitoring the herd for any signs of stress or abnormal behavior while actively investigating the giraffe's death.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Chemistry World
Elemental analysis performed on plaster casts of victims from the ancient Roman city of Pompeii confirms that asphyxiation caused by inhaling volcanic ash was the likely cause of death. Portable x-ray fluorescence techniques were used to differentiate between the plaster and bones within the casts. The chemical similarity of the cast bones to cremated bones, along with the victims' prone and relaxed positions, suggests suffocation as the cause of death. This study highlights the importance of collaboration and a multidisciplinary approach in understanding historical events and preparing for future volcanic hazards.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WYFF4 Greenville
A 22-month-old child, identified as Jalaya Bryant, was tragically killed in Anderson, SC, after being trapped under a dresser that overturned on her. The child was found by family members and emergency services were called, but she was pronounced dead at the hospital. The incident occurred while she was staying at her grandparents' house, and the coroner determined the cause of death to be asphyxiation. The Anderson County Child Death Investigation Task Force is currently investigating the incident.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WSPA 7News
A 22-month-old child in South Carolina died after being trapped under a dresser while trying to climb it. The child was found by family members and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The investigation suggests the cause of death was asphyxiation, and there is no indication of foul play. The Anderson County Child Death Investigation Task Force is conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Lori Vallow Daybell's 7-year-old son, who was allegedly murdered by her, had traces of a date-rape drug in his system when he was asphyxiated to death with a plastic bag and duct tape over his mouth. The child's autopsy also revealed scratch marks on his neck and bruises on his wrists and ankles where he was bound with duct tape, suggesting he was awake and trying to free himself as he suffocated. Vallow Daybell is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and three counts of conspiracy in the deaths of her children and her husband's previous wife.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
The cause of death of Lori Vallow Daybell's autistic 7-year-old son, J.J. Vallow, was revealed to be asphyxiation with a plastic bag and duct tape over his mouth, according to forensic pathologist Dr. Garth Warren during her murder trial. J.J. had scratch marks on his neck and bruises on his wrists and ankles where he was bound with duct tape. The cause of death of her daughter, Tylee Ryan, was undetermined, and her autopsy proved to be a grisly challenge. Vallow Daybell is being tried in connection to the murders of her children and her fifth husband's ex-wife, Tammy, and has pleaded not guilty to the crimes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
The Virginia man, Irvo Otieno, who died after being held down for more than 10 minutes by deputies and hospital staff was asphyxiated, according to the state's medical examiner. The official cause of death is “positional and mechanical asphyxia with restraints,” and the official manner of death is “homicide.” The family attorneys said that the findings had eerie similarities to the death of George Floyd almost three years ago. Seven Henrico County Sheriff’s deputies and three Central State Hospital employees were arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection to Otieno’s death.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
Surveillance video shows at least nine people piling on top of Irvo Otieno, a mentally ill man who suffocated to death while in police custody at Central State Hospital in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. The video shows he was held down for 11 minutes. Ten people have been charged with second-degree murder in connection with his death, including seven Virginia sheriff's deputies and three hospital employees. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner's preliminary report has identified asphyxiation as a cause of death.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR
Seven Henrico County Sheriff's deputies have been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the in-custody death of Irvo Otieno at Central State Hospital in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. Otieno died of asphyxiation, according to the Dinwiddie County Commonwealth’s Attorney. Two videos, one from Henrico County Jail and another from Central State Hospital, are being reviewed by the State Medical Examiner. The seven deputies charged did not assist Otieno in the aftermath, moved his body, removed his restraints, and waited three hours to call Virginia State Police to investigate.