Strangulation is Attempted Murder

‎Did you know 43% of domestic homicide victims had been strangled by their perpetrator within
the last 12 months. Campbell, et al, CDC, 2002
♦ Brain Death Occurs after 4 min. of oxygen deprivation
♦ 10% of all violent deaths are from Strangulation
♦ Strangulation can induce the loss of consciousness within about 10 seconds and death within 4-5 minutes.
♦ As compared to other forms of physical violence, strangulation, often leaves no marks or any other external evidence on the skin. This is challenge for law enforcement and medical professionals, which helps make it a particularly useful means of intimidation and harm for an abuser.
♦ Strangulation is a significant risk factor for attempted or completed homicide of women by their male intimates.
♦ In a large proportion of strangulation assaults, children are present during the assault.