Cross Dressing: Forensic Analysis of a Unique Case with Review of Literature

Abstract

Cross-dressing is the act of wearing garments not commonly linked with one's sex. Cross dressing is done by various persons irrespective  of their biological sex for various reasons which may or may not be linked with promiscuous sexual activity. However when such person  are found in dead condition, it causes suspicion in the minds of investigating agencies.  In the present case we discuss a case of cross dressed person who was found hanged in female attire. There was no evidence of any  autoerotic activity nor did he cross dressed for other nonerotic activities such as in movies or theatre acting. In reality he had a desire to be  cross dressed as female due to his inclination as a transgender towards it. The current case study and review of literature highlights the importance of recognising cross dressing in the light of various circumstances  so as to reach a proper conclusion in various medicolegal cases.