Detective Gunther was called in to investigate an apparent case of suicide where the victim had hanged himself from a beam on the ceiling.The victim was nude,had mirrors and other pornographic material arranged around him,and there was evidence of him indulging in sexual activity at the time of death.Based on the evidence,Gunther,being a seasoned investigator,correctly attributed the death to a sexual practice related to
A)asphyxiophiliA.
B)nymphomania.
C)scoptophilia.
D)necrophilia.

Question

Detective Gunther was called in to investigate an apparent case of suicide where the victim had hanged himself from a beam on the ceiling.The victim was nude,had mirrors and other pornographic material arranged around him,and there was evidence of him indulging in sexual activity at the time of death.Based on the evidence,Gunther,being a seasoned investigator,correctly attributed the death to a sexual practice related to
A)asphyxiophiliA.
B)nymphomania.
C)scoptophilia.
D)necrophilia.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Asphyxiophilia, also known as breath control play or erotic asphyxiation, involves intentionally cutting off oxygen to the brain for the purpose of sexual arousal. The evidence of the victim being naked, surrounded by pornography, and engaged in sexual activity is consistent with this practice.

Detective Gunther Was Called in to Investigate an Apparent Case