The police's quick conclusion that there was no foul play in Teoh Beng Hock's death shocked and distressed many who did not even know the deceased.

Considering the circumstances, place and time of death and his impending wedding, the probability of homicide or accident is much higher than the probability of suicide.

A study of the basic anatomy of suicide and statistics shows that out of every 10 persons who kill themselves, eight have given definite warning of their intentions.

Studies also reveal that the suicidal person gives many clues and warnings regarding his suicidal intentions.

Did Teoh Beng Hock leave any clues or even a farewell note? By virtue of him being a journalist and a political secretary, words and communication is not alien to him.

It is also most unlikely that a person of his disposition and rectitude would allow his loved ones to suffer by ending his life in such a manner.

Even the former South Korea president who was charged with corruption left clue and a suicide note behind.

Most suicidal people are undecided about living or dying, and they gamble with death, leaving it to others to save them.

Pushing aside the probability of suicide, we are left with two alternatives i.e. accident due to his own negligence or homicide.

That, we leave it to the relevant authorities to investigate although all of us will speculate with the limited information we have.