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In reply to the discussion: Sandra Bland death ruled a suicide by hanging, Texas prosecutor says [View all]Capn Sunshine
(14,378 posts)48. If she was suffering from depression...
It wouldn't take much abuse to put her over the edge. My theory is they mentally abused her, perhaps even raped her, let her know she was NEVER getting out, and let nature take its course.
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the family needs a Cyril Wecht (or similar) to repeat the autopsy and review all previous
hlthe2b
Jul 2015
#2
Sadly, some people "hang" themselves from the grab bars/hand rails in ada bathrooms.
FSogol
Jul 2015
#13
What was she resisting arrest about? How can that be the only charge against a person?
Rex
Jul 2015
#16
So why do they keep changing the story from 'resisting arrest' to 'assaulting an officer'.
Rex
Jul 2015
#24
Not for a minor traffic violation - resisting arrest and assaulting an officer nt
COLGATE4
Jul 2015
#40
the family lawyer last night stated the state wanted another autopsy...live on lawrence o'donnell show
spanone
Jul 2015
#17
If you imprison a diabetic, refuse him his medication, and only give him sugar to eat,
KitSileya
Jul 2015
#44
They also said they found her suffocated....wonder what really happened? n/t
Horse with no Name
Jul 2015
#46
Suicide is smoething many do not understand, myself included. There are those who are able to work
Thinkingabout
Jul 2015
#54