suicide note

noun

: a note or letter explaining why one killed oneself

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Hate speech was also found scrawled on one of the weapons used in the attack, and a suicide note contained writings about racial pride, officials said. — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026 On March 9, 2024, Barnett was found dead in his truck from a single gunshot wound to the head, with his pistol in his hand and a suicide note on the passenger seat. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 Five years ago, Kevin Boehm found himself on a ledge above the Sunset Strip after writing a suicide note. — Kelly Aiglon, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 David left a suicide note in his cell, according to a report from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department obtained by PEOPLE. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for suicide note

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“Suicide note.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suicide%20note. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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