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This song was on the radio this morning, and it’s just so great. Afterwards the dj came on and talked about Elliott’s death. What I learned today. It’s actually in question whether it was a suicide or not.

According to wikipedia: While Smith’s death was originally reported as a suicide, the official autopsy report released in December 2003 left open the question of possible homicide.

According to Pitchfork Media, record producer Larry Crane reported on his Tape Op message board that he had planned to help Smith mix his album in mid-November. Crane wrote, “I hadn’t talked to Elliott in over a year. His girlfriend, Jennifer, called me [last week] and asked if I’d like to come to L.A. and help mix and finish [Smith’s album]. I said yes, of course, and chatted with Elliott for the first time in ages. It seems surreal that he would call me to finish an album and then a week later kill himself. I talked to Jennifer this morning, who was obviously shattered and in tears, and she said, ‘I don’t understand, he was so healthy.’”

The coroner’s report revealed that no traces of illegal substances or alcohol were found in his system at the time of his death, but did find prescribed levels of antidepressant, anxiolytic and ADHD medications in his system, including Clonazepam, Mirtazapine, Atomoxetine and Amphetamine.

Also, no hesitation wounds were found on Smith, a trait typical of suicide by self infliction.
With his death not being officially declared a suicide, journalist Alyson Camus noted numerous discrepancies and contradictions in the case that suggest foul play.

However, the authorities do not seem to be investigating the case further.[

(Source: Spotify)

Dresses made from old maps

Elisabeth Lecourt recycles old maps and turns them into beautiful dresses and shirts. I don’t imagine they’re wearable, but they’d look lovely on the wall nevertheless. Elisabeth Lecourt | Les robes géographiques: (via Crazy Abalone) Update: An idea so nice, I blogged it twice! Here’s the original from 2008.

So beautiful.

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