Two Mississippi men were found dead, hanging from trees. What we know about both cases

[Jedi Guy]

13. See my post #10.

A rope is narrower than a person's hands and wouldn't cover up the bruises left by fingers and thumbs. If he was strangled he'd almost certainly have fought back against his attacker(s) and his hands would show defensive wounds. Unless you're a professional martial artist or a boxer, punching another person, especially in the head, is most likely going to leave marks on your hands.

I agree that it's horrific. Suicide always is. All available evidence thus far points to a suicide, though, internet rumormongering about broken bones notwithstanding.

If evidence to the contrary comes to light I'll adjust my opinion, but based on what we know now suicide seems most probable.