How do I find out how someone died?

Question

My grandpa died in 1991. One family member says he committed suicide and another says he didn't. How do I find out for sure? All I have is his name dob and dod

Answer 1

Is there any other family member you could approach?

Answer 2

if you know the city you can check the obituaries of the local paper.

do a search for his name

Ask family members that might have the death certificate or a copy of  the obituary.

Answer 3

Unless you have reason to believe that either your mom or your dad is lying, then it's apparently speculation on both their parts. The truth, thus, might never be known. But you could do some research like other posters have said and check the newspapers, other family members and the death certificate. You may end up finding yourself only speculating too.

Answer 4

kill that person urself......

Answer 5

the only way of knowing is looking at his death certificate.

Answer 6

I went to the County Health Department and bought a copy of my dad's Death Certificate.  

I had to have his name, think his mom and dad's names to get the certificate.  You probably could call ahead to see what you need to go buy one.

It will state the cause of death.

Answer 7

Philippians 4

4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Answer 8

well since you asked in the Religion section, i guess the only appropriate answer would be to pray for enlightenment

Answer 9

go to the funeral home that buried him and get them to get you a copy of the death certificate.

Answer 10

death certificate.  county coroner.  autopsy.  dig him up......

Answer 11

I would check the newspaper for the day after his death...and see what it said. It would probably be very vague...if he committed suicide. But I would guess you'd have to ask someone who you know, really knows the truth.  

Answer 12

Death certificates should be a matter of public record.  They can be obtained from the courthouse in the county in which he died.

However it only gives the cause of death (gunshot, disease, etc).  It doesn't tell who held the gun or pushed the radio in the bath.

Answer 13

You may want to talk with law enforcement.

Answer 14

Death Certificates are public records  Go to the town/county  where he died