This episode contains details about suicide deaths and strong language.
A few years ago, a website about suicide appeared. On it, not only do people talk about wanting to die, but they share, at great length, how they are going to do it.
Times reporters were able to identify 45 people who killed themselves after spending time on the site, several of whom ... Show More
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