While there were numerous theories as to why she committed such a tragic crime, the family kept the death a secret, with only a small handful of close friends and family members being aware of everything. Deborah did note, though, that Autumn wrote the work in the first person, as an alien in a strange land who struggled to fit in.
Of course, even if she was from another country, she had her family’s affection. They intended to publish the book and donate the money to a charity. “At the end of the day, she didn’t make it, but her character does, and I believe that would be cathartic for people,” Zack explained.
The coroner’s reports of Acute Citalopram and Diphenhydramine Intoxication further show she was suffering from depression, which is, of course, a common cause of hundreds of such deaths. Citalopram is a medicine used to treat depression. Excessive use can result in seizures and coma, as well as neurologic and respiratory side effects.
Meanwhile, diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that is used to treat allergy, hay fever, and the common cold. This is likewise not recommended for high doses because there have been situations where seizures of cardiac conduction and hemodynamic impairment have resulted in catastrophic outcomes. Furthermore, combining Citalopram with other medicines can result in a lethal overdose.
According to Zack, Autumn incorporated a quote in every single piece she wrote. “We are all going to die. The idea is to create something that will last forever, not to live forever.” (This is a quote from Chuck Palahniuk, the author.) She certainly did. Even though she is no longer with us, her legacy, however brief, will live on.
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