Unconventional Suicide Notes at Scene of Crime: Case Report

Suicide notes are significant in forensic investigations as they can provide profound insights into the intellectual capacity of individuals who have taken their own lives. Those who experience suicidal ideation or tendencies tend to leave behind a variety of explanations for their actions, such as apologies to their loved ones, reasons for their decision, or as a final chapter of their life.

This case study examines a real-time crime scene where suicide notes were discovered on the floor and wall using unconventional writing instruments such as blood and colored pencil respectively. This presented an additional challenge during the investigation and examination process. The handwriting on the floor and wall was compared with specimen handwriting samples from the suspect to determine authorship. Through examination helped in establishing the authorship for both the questioned (unconventional) and specimen (conventional) handwriting samples of the suspect.

This report highlights the challenges and issues encountered in crime scene investigation and handwriting analysis. The author asserts that a correlation can be established between unconventional (questioned) and conventional (admitted/specimen) handwriting samples, which can be utilized as evidence in a court of law.