Autopsia psicológica

Abstract

In this article, theoretical-conceptual foundations are exposed framed in the use of autopsy or psychological necropsy, as a forensic investigative procedure that contributes significantly to both social and scientific development, since its study methodological and practical. Hence, this thematic exhibition is oriented towards the literature review, which attempts to answer the following question: ¿What is the social and scientific relevance of studying psychological autopsy?, initially it is based on the approach that gives structure to the writing, continuing with the brief description of historical references that cover the application starts of the psychological necropsy, as a technique that allows clarification of the events given around death by suicide or dubious death, based on the analysis of the behavior of the occiso, mediated by the testimony of the people involved in its system of interaction. Finally, the investigative contributions on psychological necropsy, which permeate society directly, are highlighted, being useful in reducing problems such as impunity on dubious violent deaths and the consumed acts of suicidal behavior.