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TW: Suicide. Unnamed Trans veteran draped themselves in a trans flag, and committed suicide at a VA hospital. Only the local news seems to be saying anything. (www.syracuse.com)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by [M] to c/queer_defense_front@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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EDIT:

Her name was Elisa Rae Shupe.

You can read more about her from Erin's Bluesky Post and related article.

https://bsky.app/profile/erininthemorning.com/post/3lhwefbinn22c

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[–] 1 point 2 years ago (6 children)

Pretty sure it's not a crime so the term "committed" doesn't fit.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Out of curiosity, what word would you use instead of committed there?

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Died by suicide. Took their own life. Those are the most common I hear.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

    It is a crime in most US states. If you find yourself hospitalized after a suicide attempt, you will be guarded around the clock until you’re well enough to be moved to a state psychiatric facility. You remain property of the state until release from said facility. You may petition the court to prove that you are stable enough for release, but you’ll likely be released before you see a judge.

    Source: personal experience

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