9X young man suspected of committing suicide with poison ivy in Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of December 25, the authorities of Ta Ca commune, Ky Son district confirmed that a local resident had just died, suspected of committing suicide by eating poison ivy.
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The house of victim Lu Van Hung. Photo: Lu Phu |
The victim was Lu Van Hung (born in 1998), residing in Binh Son 1 village, Ta Ca commune. According to information provided by the Ta Ca commune police, on December 23, Hung went to Huoi Lau village, Bao Nam commune, to visit his wife's parents. On the morning of December 24, the family discovered Hung lying motionless in the house. Upon checking, they discovered that Hung had died.
The victim’s family said that Hung committed suicide by eating poison ivy. The family did not request an autopsy and arranged a burial according to local customs.
It is known that Mr. Hung is married, has 2 children under 4 years old, and his family circumstances are difficult.