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First published: November 1, 2023 - Last updated: November 1, 2023
TITLE INFORMATION
Authors: Kathrine Skov, Sys Stybe Johansen, Kristian Linnet, Marie Katrine Klose Nielsen
Title: Uncovering forensic evidence of drug-facilitated sexual assault
Subtitle: Toxicological findings from Eastern Denmark in 2015-2022
Journal: Legal Medicine
Volume: 65
Issue:
Year: November 2023 (Received: July 21, 2023, Revised: September 7, 2023, Accepted: September 24, 2023)
Pages:
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Language: English
Keywords:
Modern History:
21st Century |
European History:
Danish History |
Types:
Sexual Assault /
Drug-facilitated Sexual Assault
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Authors:
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Sys Stybe Johansen,
Retsmedicinsk Institut,
Københavns Universitet (University of Copenhagen) -
ORCID,
ResearchGate
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Kristian Linnet,
Retsmedicinsk Institut,
Københavns Universitet (University of Copenhagen) -
ORCID
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Marie Katrine Klose Nielsen,
Retsmedicinsk Institut,
Københavns Universitet (University of Copenhagen) -
ORCID
ResearchGate
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Kathrine Østerballe Skov,
Retsmedicinsk Institut,
Københavns Universitet (University of Copenhagen) -
ORCID
Abstract:
»In drug-facilitated sexual assault (DFSA), the victim is unable to provide consent or resists sexual activity due to substance intoxication by voluntary or covert consumption. Obtaining forensic evidence of the assault is challenged by rapid drug metabolism and late sample collection. The objective of this study was to present toxicological findings and associated demographics from police reported sexual assault cases in Eastern Denmark from 2015 to 2022. A total of 369 sexual assault cases were submitted for analysis and a subgroup of 268 cases were categorized as suspected DFSA cases. The majority of the total sexual assault victims were women in the age 15-25 and the perpetrators were often unknown or an acquaintance. Time from assault to sample collected was slightly longer for suspected DFSA cases (12-24 h) compared to non-DFSA (<12 h). Positive toxicology was observed in 86% of cases and the most common drug groups included alcohol (45%), drugs of abuse (38%), antidepressants (14%), antihistamines (12%) and benzodiazepines (11%). Hypnotics were detected to a smaller extent (7%). A total of 77 drugs were detected and the most commonly observed were cocaine, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cetirizine, amphetamine, diazepam and sertraline. The high level of observed alcohol and drugs of abuse indicated that most DFSA cases in Eastern Denmark were of an opportunistic approach rather than proactive.«
(Source: Legal Medicine)
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Abstract |
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Sample collection |
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Analysis of blood and urine |
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Analysis of hair |
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Data collection and analysis |
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Ethical considerations |
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Results |
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Age and gender |
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Sample collection time |
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Assault characteristics |
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Toxicological findings |
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Discussion |
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Conclusion |
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Funding |
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References |
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Sex and the law:
Sexual assault
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