The euphemism I chose was "cement shoes". This meant to be deceased, actually to be killed by drowning. It originates from the American Mafia most specifically the Gambino crime family during the age of prohibition . Originally meaning to weigh down a victim then throw them into body of water such as a river but it is now used to describe any abstract form of murder. It has given rise to other phrases such as 'sleeping with the fishes' and is seen in many Hollywood movies associated with mobs.
This is where I found my information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cement_shoes
I found your euphemism really cool, Araceli. It's very interesting that it originated from the American Mafia.
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