The billionaire was found dead in his study with a gunshot wound to the back. A pistol was clutched tightly in his right hand. Detective Vance shook his head and called for a homicide investigation. Why didn't he believe it was suicide?
You cannot shoot yourself in the back
A gunshot wound to the back cannot be self-inflicted with a standard handheld pistol due to human reach and flexibility limitations.
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