This study examines fatalism as a dominant factor in youth suicide. Data was obtained from a larger study that utilized official suicide records from a medical examiner’s office in a large U.S. city. Content analysis of 132 suicide notes indicated that 43 contained elements of fatalism; excerpts from 10 notes are examined. In contrast to current theory that suggests a potential suicide communicates intent in some manner, clues & warning signals were nonexistent among these research victims.(NBB)