A number of thinkers doubt that Vincent van Gogh committed suicide. The romantic idea of a troubled genius taking his own life; the subsequent spike in sales; and the worldwide endearment to this myth, make it difficult for one to be taken seriously if you don't buy into the story.
A couple of prize-winning writers (Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith), and a well-known handgun forensic expert (Dr Vincent Di Maio ) have studied the limited extant evidence. Based primarily on the forensics of the shooting itself there is no doubt that Vinny was shot in a manner other than suicide.
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