TSBG:
Just because the poster is new doesn’t mean there’s not a valid question here.
CuriousShenna , I can only imagine what you’re going through. I have had a friend die under ambiguous circumstances and I imagine you are completely overwhelmed with grief and the desire to know what really happened.
There have been some good suggestions made already. Maybe I can add a few.
First, don’t assume there’s something mysterious here, beyond whatever it was that may have driven your friend to take her own life. If the family is acting squirrelly, well, they just lost a loved one. That’s understandable.
Second, personal connections help. Do you know anyone anyone in local law enforcement, or in FL law enforcement in general? That person may be able to poke around and give you some indication of what’s going on.
Third, what about local news? Is there a local radio station/newspaper/website that may have covered this? Contact the reporter to see if they can help. Keep in mind they won’t want to spill all the details they know, especially if it’s an ongoing story, and they’ll want to protect their own relationships with local law enforcement. But you may get an indication of what’s going on. ETA: on rereading I see you said there’s been nothing in the news. I would still try to talk to whoever does the crime beat and see if they can help.
Finally, deep breath and be calm when you approach people. Police, coroners, reporters–they’re all used to upset people dealing with grief, with a raft of questions they can’t answer, and they are hardened to to it. Be polite, persistent, and don’t lose it.
Hope you find some answers, enough to help you deal with this loss better.
Thank u very much. I honestly am really holding on to a lot of guilt and wondering y she didn’t call me before doing that. I really just think that it would help me to get closure if I seen it in black and white and know details and stuff, I think it will help me to maybe wrap my head around it or set my mind at ease and help me to b at peace wit myself and the whole situation. Its just my way to heal I guess… I have to know and I don’t want to drive myself crazy. I really appreciate everything! This is just the first time a friend this close has passed away and I’m just trying to grief my own way.
Thank u everyone!! I’ve been in the hospital so I haven’t been abe to get on. I will look into all of ur suggestions. They r all highly appreciated!