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Balconies of Death: Rise in tragic falls of women and unresolved murders

A crime scene

Balconies, historically and culturally significant, offer modern users private outdoor spaces, enhancing the architectural landscape. Yet, these spaces have become death traps, with an alarming rise in women falling to their deaths, either by suicide or foul play.

Mysterious deaths and suspected murders involving young women falling off balconies have become a worrying trend, with cases being reported almost every month. These tragic stories, where love turns fatal, have left many families crying for justice for their daughters and mothers whose lives were abruptly ended after plunging from balconies.

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