origin and Meaning of Song

Factual Questions
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Can anyone out there enlighten me as to the what the song “the ballad of Billy Joe” is actually about and what is the meanings of all the subtle (not) indications that it wasnt just a simple case of suicide.

Thanks
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Try here for answers: http://www.geocities.com/odetobobbiegentry/ghannah.htm