The phenomenon of suicide is a profoundly intricate occurrence, influenced by a myriad of factors encompassing biological, biochemical, cultural, sociological, interpersonal, psychological, philosophical, conscious, and unconscious components. Through an examination of press publications, patient records from psychiatric institutions in Croatia, and scholarly discourse on suicide in medical literature dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it is evident that among the diverse perspectives proffered by journalists and psychiatrists of that era, it is evident that among the diverse perspectives proffered by journalists and psychiatrists of that era, there are visible variations in terms of defining the causes of suicide attempts and taking lives. The absence of consistent explanations underscores the enigmatic nature surrounding the ultimate resolve to end one's life. Although numerous experts and laypeople mostly claimed to know the exact motive behind someone taking their own life through suicide, some continued to seek the answer to that question in otherworldly forces or individuals who had supernatural powers. In essence, the multifaceted nature of suicide necessitates a nuanced and comprehensive approach, integrating various disciplines and perspectives to gain a deeper understanding of this phenomenon.