Young man commits suicide due to alleged problems with his partner in SPS
What happened? Authorities are trying to clarify the circumstances behind the tragic death of a young woman in San Pedro Sula while her family is clamoring for answers.
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Authorities in San Pedro Sula have launched an investigation into the death of Melissa Castro Díaz, a 16-year-old girl who was found dead inside her home in the village of El Carmen.
According to the preliminary report, the teenager was found hanging from a beam using an extension cord.
According to local media, the couple was having problems related to an alleged infidelity, which caused the man to become enraged and throw her out of the house.
Her mother, who called for a thorough investigation, said that her daughter had moved out on her own a few weeks ago to live with her partner and expressed doubts about the possibility that Melissa had attempted to take her own life.
Suicides in Honduras
From January 1 to September 26, 2024, Honduras reported at least 275 self-inflicted deaths or suicides, according to data updated by the Online Police Statistical System (Sepol) of the National Police.
The department of Francisco Morazán leads the list of suicides, with 66 cases, followed by Cortés, with 37, and Copán, with 21.
To provide assistance to people with suicidal thoughts or their relatives, the National Autonomous University of Honduras ( UNAH ) offers support via chat through its website: Psychological care and guidance service.
Also, the Line of Hope provides free assistance by dialing 150.
