Where could I find documentation of a suicide that happened back in 1978?

Question

My dad told me a story, that back in 1978 he saw this guy jump in front of a car and get splattered. But I want to see if he was telling the truth. I know where it supposedly "happened", and how old the driver was who hit the guy.

Anyways, where could I prove that (other than my local newspaper on the web - they charge a fee for anything before, like 2005)?

Answer 1

you can try the local college library and see their files--microfiche and newspapers; these go way back.  best.

Answer 2

be +ve its better to investigate the present problems than scraching old ash. I'm wondering what free time U have kindly come to me and do some of my stuff so that.......I could get some relax.......khiiiiiii heeeeeee khiiiiii

Answer 3

Try public records, or look up police records from that time period.  Your local Library may also have old newspapers on microfilm.  I'm sure it made the papers.

Answer 4

If the death was in fact a suicide, that would make it a matter under the purview of that community's local medical examiner or coroner. A phone call to that agency should produce verification of the event, assuming you have the date it happened and the location.