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A. We are not certain. He may hide his feelings
advice from others.
may not like to ask
to decide.
Anyone at any time is liable how ever remotely to suicide.
Whether LIU Ping Hon is different from most of us is for court
Basis for me to say it is possible that this case is suicide
is my experience that someone who has been under emotional stress for
some time yielding to suicidal impulse my occur at any time.
Q. Do you accept evidence that LIU was active energetic, cheerful and optimistic
responsible to family.
A. Yes.
To Court as psychiatrist I have heard no evidence in Court to point
to suicide as more than a possibility.
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Neil Goodman Affirmed in English
17 Taiwan Village, Saikung. Psychologist. Bachelors (New York University)(Masters, Princeton University) and P.H. D. degree(California University) in Psychology Fh. D in 1973.
8 years' experience of counselling students, 5 years as lecturer
in psychology specialising in human states of consciousness.
been in Court throughout this inquiry.
I have
I think the possibility of suicide is only a sliver of a
possibility.
I would expect friends in conversation to have noticed a de-
pressive mood.
I would expect lack of tight knit family.
I would expect financial stress.
I don't see any of these factors in the present case.
To Mr. Litton
I have been supplied with diaries letters and articles of LIU
Ping Hon. It is possible by reading a mans writings, it is possible
generally speaking to see signs of contemplating suicide.
People usually indicate they are verging on depression and
hopelessness. The complete opposite of optimism and responsibility.
Writings indicate optimism, responsibility, light heartedness very
strong sense of filial piety.
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Summing up. Adjourned for lunch 1 p.m.
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