The MSM Pictures Of Epstein Were NOT Of A Hanging Victim Having been involved with the medical treatment of several hanging suicide attempts, I can tell you without doubt that the pictures of Epstein (or whoever that was) were NOT of someone who had been hanged. Why? Ligature marks on the neck are NOT the only physical presentation of a hanging – very noticeable facial swelling and swelling of the lips occurs due to cut off blood flow to the head (among other visible signs). Also the tongue swells significantly and may protrude – even if it doesn’t protrude, the victims mouth would appear partially open because of the swelling. Severe tongue swelling also usually necessitates the need for immediate intubation in order to open the airway. That is not apparent from the images shown either. None of these types of related physical responses to hanging subside immediately after removal of the rope or material used for the hanging (or because paramedics have arrived on the scene). Here’s a link that describes what I am talking about (look in the History and Physical section): National Center for Biotechnology Information - Strangulation Injuries