is it possible to commit suicide-by-hangingwhile sitting or lying down on a sofa?

Question

is it possible that this death is not suicide-by-hanging while sitting on a sofa, but murder? mother is 36 has autistic 10 yr. old son.

Answer 1

You most certainly can commit suicide by hanging while sitting down on a couch. You'd have to make sure that the rope is short enough so that the sitting position is enough to exert the necessary force on the windpipe.

I don't think you can commit suicide by hanging while lying down, however. Sitting, you'd have to stand up to stop the hanging, and by the time your survival reflexes kick in, standing up may not be an option. However, with lying down you just have to sit up. SO, it's not likely that anyone could hang themselves lying down simply because survival instinct would kick in and they'd sit up involuntarily.

Answer 2

I would turn a blind eye to this. Only those with autistic children can appreciate what it is really like, and what social good would be served in pursuing this matter? Keep your suspicions to yourself, unless you have reason to believe that someone else may be at risk.

Answer 3

Your question indicates there is more to it than just a simple query. If you are referring to something that actually happened that involved a mother and her child, it might be prudent to phrase your question very carefully, lest you find yourself staring at a lawsuit, either criminal for revealing information about an on-going investigation, or civil for libel.

Answer 4

Both suicide and murder is possible.

Answer 5

could you be more clear about your question? is there an article you would like to share about this or perhaps a story?

Answer 6

Anything's possible!*