Why Do People Respond To Suicide?
My family and I were on our way to Yosemite National Park when, within seconds of getting into our rented vehicle, we were surrounded by an armed SWAT team. I was thirteen, my sister, eleven, and youngest cousin, only nine. It all happened so quickly, six or so black vehicles came rolling into the cul-de-sac, their sole intention; to arrest my aunt on account of murder.
Approximately two weeks prior to visiting my grandparents in California, my aunt’s fiancé shot himself within their home. Upon responding to her 9-1-1 call, first responders and a medical examiner determined that the incident was a suicide. Evidence was collected at the scene, and included, but was not limited to: hand swabbing, clothing worn that night, and photographs.
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At the detective’s instruction, my aunt was treated as a felon attempting to flee the country, and was buried in the “system”.
Once she had been found, my grandfather was able to retain an attorney, and arrange for her release. Three years later, it was discovered that the detective had hidden evidence pointing to suicide, had erased 9-1-1 recordings, had the medical examiner alter his report from suicide to undetermined, had lied to and coerced witnesses, and had lied to a judge in order to have my aunt arrested that day. Unfortunately, the sum awarded to her by the jury, had to be paid by the city, and not by the detective who still holds position within the police force.
I did not fully understand the situation at the time, but the impact it has had on me to this day is quite remarkable. No longer do I see goodness in all, but the prejudice and corruption for a sum of those in power. I would not wish my worst enemy to go through the agony my aunt did that year. My family and I would not have been able to get through the situation without hope and persistent prayer. In fact, I am certain that this be the reason she is well as of
Approximately two weeks prior to visiting my grandparents in California, my aunt’s fiancé shot himself within their home. Upon responding to her 9-1-1 call, first responders and a medical examiner determined that the incident was a suicide. Evidence was collected at the scene, and included, but was not limited to: hand swabbing, clothing worn that night, and photographs.
This …show more content…
At the detective’s instruction, my aunt was treated as a felon attempting to flee the country, and was buried in the “system”.
Once she had been found, my grandfather was able to retain an attorney, and arrange for her release. Three years later, it was discovered that the detective had hidden evidence pointing to suicide, had erased 9-1-1 recordings, had the medical examiner alter his report from suicide to undetermined, had lied to and coerced witnesses, and had lied to a judge in order to have my aunt arrested that day. Unfortunately, the sum awarded to her by the jury, had to be paid by the city, and not by the detective who still holds position within the police force.
I did not fully understand the situation at the time, but the impact it has had on me to this day is quite remarkable. No longer do I see goodness in all, but the prejudice and corruption for a sum of those in power. I would not wish my worst enemy to go through the agony my aunt did that year. My family and I would not have been able to get through the situation without hope and persistent prayer. In fact, I am certain that this be the reason she is well as of