Expert: Loren Stevens - 8/27/2011

Question
Some body says that a woman can not commit suicide by hanging herself because it is not in woman nature.is it true?

Answer
Hello Raja,
Generalizations in general, are generally kind of less than accurate, to wrong, in range.
I have never heard of this assertion, and wouldn't put much stock in it.
People who are determined to destroy themselves, tend to use what wherewithal they have access to.
Some folks who decide to take their own lives may consider the appearance shock of a loved one who discovers the body. Thus, maybe going about the suicide in a many that is less shocking, messy, or otherwise horrifying.
Some people who take their own life, may even consider avoiding any defacing, or methods that would distort a ''natural'' appearance.
In any event, in law enforcement investigations, I urge you to be very cautious of generalizations, as they tend to be without merit, or quantifiably suspect.
Good Luck,
loren