<prompt> Burking includesChokingLigatureOverlayingTraumatic asphysia  <response>: 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 