NICARAGUA Young woman, after a long and exhausting argument with her boyfriend, left the house around 3 a.m. Some time later, she was found hanging from a mangrove tree. She used a piece of rope as a noose and left no farewell note.
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- The victim 1
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- The victim 2
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- The victim 3
Her family refuses to accept the fact that she committed suicide. They blame her boyfriend for her murder and believe he staged the scene to make it look like a suicide. However, the facts speak against them. The victim’s tongue was sticking out, which is typical in hanging cases. There was saliva visible on her chin, which wouldn’t be possible if she had been killed beforehand because the body stops producing saliva after death. Additionally, no signs of violence were found on her body.
If you’re thinking about suicide, please stop and recognize that your pain is not permanent, but this step would be. It may feel like there’s no other way, but there is hope, even if it’s hard to see right now. Your feelings are temporary, and with help, they can pass.
Talking about what you're going through might feel difficult, but it’s the first step toward healing. Don’t turn away from the people who want to support you. Life can offer more than what you're feeling right now, and the pain doesn't have to last forever. You deserve help, and it’s available.
If you need immediate help, please contact a helpline.
