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The official report's findings

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1 Fractures on Li's neck and bleeding fit the characteristics of hanging

2 There are many ways to hang oneself, as blood circulation to the brain will stop when one's neck receives 17kg of pressure. People have been hanged in postures that include standing, sitting or even lying down

4 No visible mechanical injuries on the surface of the body or inner organs

5 No bleeding or damage to the nose or mouth, ruling out smothering

6 No trace of toxins found

7 The strip of cloth that hanged Li was torn from his bed sheets

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