Autoerotic Deaths

"There has never been such a thorough examination of autoerotic deaths, nor one as meticulously helpful to investigators as Sauvageau & Geberth’s text. Autoerotic Deaths provides a comprehensive reference that will clearly become a classic in the field."
—Katherine Ramsland in Psychology Today

"This is an extremely well written and elegantly illustrated book that applies the principles of Commander Geberth’s Practical Homicide Investigation to the subject of sexual asphyxias. … will be a valuable resource for law enforcement, forensic pathologists and behavioral scientists."
—Barbara C. Wolf, M.D., District Medical Examiner, District 5, Florida

"The book's clarity and insight on the nature of autoerotic deaths will insure that it will remain the singular, go to source by law enforcement professionals for years to come."
—Detective Mark Czworniak, Area North Homicide Bureau, Chicago Police Department

"The team of Sauvageau and Geberth have created the most complete professional insight into the intimate complexities of autoerotic deaths based on scientific research and extensive case experience. I believe that this text will become the ‘best practice model’ for this phenomenon. It is a sign of Geberth's skills as he combines his knowledge of forensics and clear cut dialogue that makes this a ‘must have’ for all members of the law enforcement community."
––Edwin T. Dreher, Deputy Chief (Ret.) New York City Police Department

"Add another resource to your death investigation library, Sauvageau and Geberth have provided the definitive text on autoerotic death investigation … . This book covers everything known about the forensic and practical aspects of investigating autoerotic deaths. It is a must read for any professional charged with investigating or determining cause and manner of these types of deaths."
—Marvin Skeen Chief Criminal Investigator, Homicide Investigation and Tracking System, Washington State Office of Attorney General

" … clearly written, concise, and free of confusing jargon. … the most current complete analysis of autoerotic deaths. … This outstanding book is destined to become a classic in the study and investigation of autoerotic death."
—Ronald Turco, M.D., Assistant Clinical Professor Oregon Health and Sciences University

"Both Sauvageau and Geberth demonstrate their expertise and mastery of the subject matter throughout each chapter. … It is a must for all those practitioners who may be faced with this type of investigation."
—Cathryn F. Lavery, PhD, Iona College

"A review of the book’s index will immediately confirm that you have picked up the definitive textbook on autoerotic deaths. … will be a great resource to help investigators evaluate and understand crime scene presentations that involve bizarre sexual practices."
—Larry Thomas, Assistant Director (Retired), Kansas Bureau of Investigation

"The latest book in the renowned Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations Series,Autoerotic Deaths: Practical Forensic and Investigative Perspectives, is co-authored by forensic pathologist Anny Sauvageau, M.D., Chief Medical Examiner of Alberta, Canada and founder of the Working Group on Human Asphyxia, and series Editor Vernon J. Geberth, retired Lieutenant Commander of the Bronx Homicide Task Force with the New York City Police Department. This 164 page text includes numerous full-color photographs of autoerotic death scenes. The book also provides numerous checklists for the death scene investigator that give practical guidance, particularly in the investigation of atypical scenes, and highlight the best practices for the investigation of these deaths. The [authors’] analysis of … videotaped deaths allows the authors to debunk many myths that have been perpetuated. The result provides the forensic community the definitive treatise on the subject of autoerotic asphyxia … a comprehensive text that will be a valuable resource for law enforcement, forensic pathologists, and behavioral scientists."
—Journal of Forensic Sciences (American Academy of Forensic Sciences), May 2014

"There has never been such a thorough examination of autoerotic deaths, nor one as meticulously helpful to investigators as Sauvageau & Geberth’s text. Autoerotic Deaths provides a comprehensive reference that will clearly become a classic in the field."
—Katherine Ramsland in Psychology Today

"This is an extremely well written and elegantly illustrated book that applies the principles of Commander Geberth’s Practical Homicide Investigation to the subject of sexual asphyxias. … will be a valuable resource for law enforcement, forensic pathologists and behavioral scientists."
—Barbara C. Wolf, M.D., District Medical Examiner, District 5, Florida

"The book's clarity and insight on the nature of autoerotic deaths will insure that it will remain the singular, go to source by law enforcement professionals for years to come."
—Detective Mark Czworniak, Area North Homicide Bureau, Chicago Police Department

"The team of Sauvageau and Geberth have created the most complete professional insight into the intimate complexities of autoerotic deaths based on scientific research and extensive case experience. I believe that this text will become the ‘best practice model’ for this phenomenon. It is a sign of Geberth's skills as he combines his knowledge of forensics and clear cut dialogue that makes this a ‘must have’ for all members of the law enforcement community."
––Edwin T. Dreher, Deputy Chief (Ret.) New York City Police Department

"Add another resource to your death investigation library, Sauvageau and Geberth have provided the definitive text on autoerotic death investigation … . This book covers everything known about the forensic and practical aspects of investigating autoerotic deaths. It is a must read for any professional charged with investigating or determining cause and manner of these types of deaths."
—Marvin Skeen Chief Criminal Investigator, Homicide Investigation and Tracking System, Washington State Office of Attorney General

" … clearly written, concise, and free of confusing jargon. … the most current complete analysis of autoerotic deaths. … This outstanding book is destined to become a classic in the study and investigation of autoerotic death."
—Ronald Turco, M.D., Assistant Clinical Professor Oregon Health and Sciences University

"Both Sauvageau and Geberth demonstrate their expertise and mastery of the subject matter throughout each chapter. … It is a must for all those practitioners who may be faced with this type of investigation."
—Cathryn F. Lavery, PhD, Iona College

"This book is an appropriate and necessary addition to the library of the full spectrum of responders from first line patrol to homicide detective as well as others working in the medicolegal discipline."
—Detective Al Cruise, Homicide Unit, Seattle Police Department

"A review of the book’s index will immediately confirm that you have picked up the definitive textbook on autoerotic deaths. … will be a great resource to help investigators evaluate and understand crime scene presentations that involve bizarre sexual practices."
—Larry Thomas, Assistant Director (Retired), Kansas Bureau of Investigation

"The latest book in the renowned Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations Series,Autoerotic Deaths: Practical Forensic and Investigative Perspectives, is co-authored by forensic pathologist Anny Sauvageau, M.D., Chief Medical Examiner of Alberta, Canada and founder of the Working Group on Human Asphyxia, and series Editor Vernon J. Geberth, retired Lieutenant Commander of the Bronx Homicide Task Force with the New York City Police Department. This 164 page text includes numerous full-color photographs of autoerotic death scenes. The book also provides numerous checklists for the death scene investigator that give practical guidance, particularly in the investigation of atypical scenes, and highlight the best practices for the investigation of these deaths. The [authors’] analysis of … videotaped deaths allows the authors to debunk many myths that have been perpetuated. The result provides the forensic community the definitive treatise on the subject of autoerotic asphyxia … a comprehensive text that will be a valuable resource for law enforcement, forensic pathologists, and behavioral scientists."
—Journal of Forensic Sciences (American Academy of Forensic Sciences), May 2014