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Singapore coroner rules Shane Todd death suicide
Source: BBC
A US engineer found hanged in his Singapore apartment killed himself, a Singapore coroner has ruled.
Shane Todd, 31, who had been working for a government research body, was found dead at his home in June 2012.
His death was registered as suicide, but his parents alleged he was killed over a project related to sensitive technology.
The coroner ruled Mr Todd died of "asphyxia due to hanging" and said he was satisfied "there was no foul play".
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23198540