no true investigation followed the death of antha there had been no autopsy when the undertaker became suspicious after examining the corpse and concluding that antha 's facial scratches were not self-inflicted , he contacted the family doctor and was advised or told to let the matter drop antha was insane , that was the unofficial verdict all her life she had been unstable she had been committed to bellevue and st ann 's asylum she had depended upon others to care for her and her child .