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Families across multiple states are demanding legislative change to prevent hidden homicides—deaths staged as suicides or accidents, often tied to domestic violence—from going undetected. With bills introduced in Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, and Oregon this year, advocates push for mandatory family interviews, full autopsies, and deeper investigations before a death is classified. California’s Joanna’s Law, inspired by the tragic case of Joanna Lewis, already requires police to consult families and allows autopsy requests when signs of domestic homicide are present. These efforts aim to close gaps in current protocols where suicide cases receive less scrutiny, ensuring justice and closure for grieving families—and preventing future tragedies.

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