Tag #Suicide

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Green Beret Veteran Dies in Self-Inflicted Las Vegas Explosion

A decorated Green Beret veteran, Matthew Alan Levesbarger, died in a self-inflicted explosion in Las Vegas on July 7, 2024, injuring seven others; investigators are exploring potential motives.

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Real Estate Tycoon's Suicide Leaves Widow Facing Millions in Debt Despite Insurance Payout

Real estate tycoon Brandon Miller's suicide left his influencer widow, Candice, with a \$15 million insurance payout despite nearly \$34 million in debt, resulting in ongoing legal battles and financial challenges.

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Study Debunks Myth of Higher Suicide Rates During Holidays

A 25-year University of Pennsylvania study using data from the National Vital Statistics System reveals that US suicide rates are lowest in December, contrary to popular belief; daily suicides averaged 123 in December 2023 versus a yearly average of 135.

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Former OpenAI Engineer and Whistleblower Dies by Suicide

Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old former OpenAI engineer crucial to developing ChatGPT, died by suicide on November 26th in San Francisco; he had recently raised concerns about OpenAI's copyright practices.

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Father Kills Daughter, Wounds Wife in Rostov-on-Don

A 37-year-old man in Rostov-on-Don killed his 14-year-old daughter and injured his wife on December 19th before committing suicide; the family was from Yakutia and had recently moved into the apartment.

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Father Kills Son, then Self After Custody Ruling

Lee Borrett, suffering from anger management issues and involved in prior domestic abuse, killed his five-year-old son, Timotej, during a supervised visit in Leicester on July 24, 2023, before taking his own life; a court had recently granted custody to Timotej's mother but allowed supervised visits...

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Georgia Judge Found Dead After Election Loss

Georgia State Court Judge Stephen Yekel, 74, was found dead in his courtroom on December 12, 2023, in an apparent suicide, following an unsuccessful reelection bid and a denied resignation request.

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TGV Driver Suicide Highlights Safety System's Effectiveness

A TGV driver's suicide on December 24th triggered the train's automatic braking system, preventing a potential large-scale accident; the Vacma system's immediate response averted a catastrophe, highlighting the need for increased support for railway workers' mental health.

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UK Bill Seeks Resentencing for 3,000 Prisoners Under Abolished IPP Sentence

Lord Woodley's private member's bill seeks to resentence almost 3,000 prisoners still serving time under the abolished Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentence in the UK, highlighting the severe human rights abuses, including 90 suicides, and the potential for further deaths if the bill fai...

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Israel's Mental Health Crisis: Urgent Need for Systemic Change After October 7th Attacks

In the aftermath of the October 7th attacks, Israel faces a devastating mental health crisis, with thousands of soldiers and civilians needing treatment, highlighting the inadequacy of state support and the urgent need for systemic changes.

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French Ministry Confirms Harassment in Suicide Case of 13-Year-Old

A French Education Ministry investigation confirms that 13-year-old Lucas, who died by suicide in January 2023, was a victim of harassment at school and online; however, the report does not establish a direct link to his suicide, leaving that determination to the courts.

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Reduced Sentences in Yekaterinburg Suicide Case

In Yekaterinburg, Russia, a court reduced the sentences of three people convicted of driving a 19-year-old, Alexander Petrov, to suicide in May 2021 after a retrial due to procedural errors; the new sentences range from 8 to 10.5 years in a less restrictive penal colony.

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