the investigation

Families have many questions when someone dies by their own hand, but so too does the state. Institutions become involved - the police, pathologists, medical examiners and the coroner all suddenly have a ringside seat to your life. You are still the bereaved, but the state now sees you as something else – the witness. At a time when you’re dealing with the most awful grief, you may find yourself trying to navigate the maze of a complex legal system. Today we’re going to talk about what the formal process of investigation surrounding a suicide was like for us.