When Last Words Become Evidence: The Forensic Lens on Suicide Notes
A suicide note can be heartfelt truth — or deliberate fabrication. Forensic science helps tell the difference. Every year, countless lives end in tragedy, often leaving behind a few handwritten lines or a digital message — a suicide note. These notes, though brief, carry immense emotional and investigative weight. They are not just words written in despair. They often hold vital clues about the writer’s state of mind and the reasons behind the act. And sometimes even indicate whether the...
