An analysis of the suicide note sent by Ariel Castro by Joel Engel At first sight, there aren’t any major shocks to be found in Ariel Castro’s handwriting. His tremendously thick writing and slicing ‘t’ bars show a great amount of hostility, fury, and violence, as well as a temperament that is extremely demanding. Because they are excessively lengthy, the long, lower lengths (the bottom loops of the g’s and y’s) reveal fundamental biological impulses. The lettering is riddled with muddy streaks, which are known formally as “pastose,” and this is a dead giveaway. When a person exhibits this “unclean,” excessively pastose manner, we know that we are dealing with someone who has sensual abnormalities. His point of view is quite conservative, and it shifts in that direction over time to become increasingly more conservative. His overwhelming feelings have turned into a sense of despair. His writing is also full of angles and hooks, demonstrating an unbending and obstinate attitude to the subject matter. The stiffness, in conjunction with the aberrant sensuality, serves as the catalyst that drives the possessor to do the most heinous deed. There is a bombshell revealed when one takes a second look and looks at the bigger picture. The left margin falls at a flawless and consistent distance (towards the left side of the page), and none of the lines cross over or intersect with one another. This indicates that Castro has a very firm grasp on his more fanatical formulations. This “guy,” in spite of his barbarous actions, is capable of having a clear mind. He has thought out every wish that he has for himself. The book “handwriting analysis self-taught” may be found at http://www.learngraphology.com/ and was written by Joel Engel. engraph@gmail.com