We might hear a lot more about depression and suicide before this case is finished. The legal reps of whoever is charged with Allison's murder are either going to have to create reasonable doubt she was actually murdered, or create doubt their client/s were responsible. Depending on the nature of the evidence, relying on suicide caused by depression (a known 'killer') may be something they have in their bag of tricks. I think we'd all guess the likelihood anything in the evidence will point to suicide is so slim it's an Olsen twin. I also don't think Allison's family would have promised her justice in the eulogy if anyone connected to their family had made a suggestion she self-harmed.
Maybe from what Hawkins has said, there will be plenty of evidence this wasn't suicide. In that case, depression probably will have nothing to do with the case, other than the extreme sadness most of us would feel that Allison fought that during life, to end up being treated as she was in her final hours. I get some satisfaction that the killer is squirming, I just hope they are experiencing even a small percentage of the absolute fear and panic Allison no doubt (imo) felt.
