Autopsy records from the San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office show that the death of former Hack VC partner and platform lead Hsin-Ju has been ruled a suicide, according to a Sept. 26 report from BlockBeats.
The California Highway Patrol said the investigation into the circumstances remains ongoing.
Body was found on Aug. 24 near Interstate 15 in the Mojave Desert
Earlier reports said Hsin-Ju was found dead on Aug. 24 near an Interstate 15 ramp in California’s Mojave Desert. She was 37 years old. Her death came one day after she said she would expose Hack VC.
At the time, investigators said the cause of death was still under review. It was not clear whether extreme heat, a sudden medical issue, mechanical failure, or another factor led to her death.
She had said she would release evidence related to her time at Hack VC
On Aug. 23 local time, Hsin-Ju posted on X that she had rejected a settlement proposal from Hack VC and would release evidence on Aug. 26 related to her time at the firm.
She had previously said that she was asked to continue working during a medical emergency while employed there. She also said the company threatened to blacklist her from the industry if she resigned before an event was completed.
Afterward, Hsin-Ju also accused the company of problems in how her health insurance was handled after she left, and said pressure continued during legal discussions. She said she had fired her lawyer and would rather give up any settlement payment than keep the matter private.
Hack VC issued a response
Hack VC later said on X that it had seen the post and was deeply concerned about Hsin-Ju’s health. The firm also said its understanding of the matter differed significantly from what Hsin-Ju had published, but that it did not want to discuss details publicly out of respect for privacy.
