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estielmo asked in News & EventsCurrent Events · 1 decade ago

child's "suicide" in Chicago?

www.abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=6812036

It is very unlikely that such a young child would willingly commit suicide. But there are more alternative answers than murder.

No one is discussing "the choke game" which is fairly popular with kids as a cheap high. I had a 11 year old nephew who died from it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choking_game

Update:

Suicide is indeed possible, but to overlook the Choking Game game on the menu of possibilities is not right.

Update 2:

And NEVER depend on news reports and statements from either family or school officials to be "truth." They are only official statements for public comsumption.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Suicide for a 10 year old is quite possible...though very tragic. Think back in time to when you were 10. DI you have a happy life? Were you bullied? What I don't believe about this is that they ruled suicide. I'd like to see a grown person try to step on a toilet to hang themselves on the hook. It's preposterous. A 10 year old boy simply could not reach that.

  • 1 decade ago

    It depends on the environment. I knew someone who had a family member die of suicide and he tried to commit suicide at 5. True story. And if your 11 then you're plenty old enough to want to kill yourself.

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