This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Asphyxia, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Burking includes 
Select and explain. 
A. Choking, B. Ligature, C. Overlaying, D. Traumatic asphysia
D: Traumatic asphysia
Answer: D: Traumatic asphysia 
Explanation: Burking is a method of homicidal smothering & traumatic asphyxia. Named after Burke & Hare who killed 16 persons. They give the victim alcohol. Then Burke used to kneel or sit on the chest and close the nose & mouth with his hands then Hare used to pull him around the room by the feet. Ref: The synopsis of forensic medicine & Toxicology 28th edition pg:190