Japan is taking a new initiative to combat the rising rate of suicide in the country. Appointed to the role, ‘Minister of Loneliness’, Tetsushi Sakamoto is tasked with easing the spike in sentiments of depression and isolation across the country.
Remembering Hana Kimura
Last year during the start of the pandemic, I did what any average person would do. I binged watched the hell out of Netflix. Started out with some Fyre Festival drama, then indulged in the spectacle that was Tiger King. Eventually my boyfriend and I decided to explore the Japanese reality series called, “Terrace House.”
When Kimura made her debut on Terrace House, she was a bubbly, effervescent, force of nature. It was difficult not to be drawn to her positive attitude, signature bubblegum pink hair, and beaming smile. She easily made friends with her housemates and was excited to show the world of women’s wrestling. It was perhaps her unshakable sunny disposition that drove the production team behind the scenes to push the young athlete to her emotional limit.
Unborn Baby Saved After Murder-Suicide
Police in Scottsboro, Alabama, received a call Wednesday morning at around 6:15 a.m. about a suspicious vehicle stopped in a local roadway. 8-months pregnant Amber Michelle Coffman, 35, and Owen Deangelo Williamson, 33 appeared to have suffered fatal gunshot wounds. Both were dead on-site.
Family Sues Robinhood over Suicide of Son
Robinhood has seen its share of the spotlight in more recent times in lieu of the unexpected rise and fall of the Reddit backed GameStop stock. This time the app is under a different kind of limelight. Paralyzed with the thought that his family would have to cover the $178,000 they did not possess; Alex rode his bike in front of a train.
Dulos Connecticut Mystery: A Year On
In January 2020, police charged Dulos with the murder of his wife. A few weeks later, on January 30th he died of apparent suicide.
Dr. Narumanchi Fatally Shoots Pediatrician
Texas pediatrician Dr. Bharat Narumanchi fatally shot Dr. Katherine Dodson during a hostage situation in the offices of Children’s Medical Group on Tuesday before turning the gun on himself. Dr. Narumanchi, 43, was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer and had visited the medical offices just last week to apply for a volunteer position.
Police Officers Dead After Capitol Riot
According to a statement that was released by USCP, officer Brian D. Sicknick, 42, died on Thursday after succumbing to injuries that he sustained the day prior “while physically engaging with the protestors.” Another Capitol Police officer, Howard Liebengood, died by suicide three days after the riot.
The 12 Murders of Christmas
‘Tis the season for Christmas carols and cheer, but here’s a list of holiday’s to fear: The 12 Murders of Christmas, or the 12 Christmases that went terribly wrong and were decidedly devoid of good tidings, comfort, and joy.
Fort Hood Review: 14 Senior Officers Punished
Fort Hood, the Army’s Armored Corps base, is under intensified scrutiny after the Army announced Tuesday that investigations into the 31 soldier deaths that occurred in 2020 will result in the punishment of 14 senior officers. According to Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy, the issues at Fort Hood (including sexual harassment and sexual assault) are “directly related to leadership failure.”
Daisy Coleman’s Mother Dies by Suicide
Four months after her daughter Daisy Coleman took her own life, Melinda Coleman died of apparent suicide on Sunday night. Melinda’s husband died in 2007 and her youngest son, Tristan, died in 2018 — both in car crashes. On August 4, Melinda lost Daisy to suicide.
DC detective killed by wife in murder suicide
Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.
Homicide detective killed by wife in murder-suicide
A Washington, D.C., detective and seasoned police officer was found dead Friday night after an apparent murder-suicide, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Timothy and Christina Francis were found deceased together in their bedroom. Police believe Christina had shot her husband before shooting herself.
Suspected murderer in cold case kills themselves before conviction
“He got away with it for 48 years,” John Loomis, Jody’s brother.
Nate Burrell, “60 Days In” Star, Commits Suicide
Nate Burrell, who had participated in two seasons of A&E’s 60 Days In, publicly committed suicide in downtown Allegan, Michigan on Saturday. Prior to his suicide, Burrell posted a long note on Facebook outlining his plan and saying goodbye to his loved ones. Burrell, a former Marine, also used his suicide note to urge for mental health care reform within America — especially for veterans.
Elderly Couple Dies in Murder-Suicide
An elderly couple’s death was ruled a murder-suicide after they were reported missing Friday night. Lee and Stella Vigil, originally from New Mexico, were found near the Santa Fe Trail in Colorado Springs. Lee, 73, and Stella, 72, died of gunshot wounds.
‘Twitter killer’ confesses to nine murders
Takahiro Shiraishi known as ‘twitter killer’ has pleaded guilty to murder in court Wednesday. Shiraishi, 29, was arrested in 2017 when police found body parts in his apartment. The serial murderer targeted women contemplating suicide on Twitter claiming he could help them die or commit suicide with them.
11-year-old Florida girl killed by dad in murder-suicide identified as cancer patient due for amputation
The terminally ill, 11-year-old Florida girl fatally shot by her dad before he turned the gun on himself has been identified. The Broward Medical Examiner’s Office released her identity Tuesday, saying young Angela Ng died in her Davie home Monday.
Daisy Coleman, Subject Of Netflix’s ‘Audrie & Daisy,’ Dies By Suicide At Age 23
One of the subjects of a Netflix documentary that took a look at the impact and trauma of sexual assault has died by suicide at age 23. Daisy Coleman, who was a main subject of the documentary “Audrie & Daisy,” was found dead after police performed a welfare check at her home, Coleman’s mother said on Facebook.
Before Her Death, Daisy Coleman Said She Was Being Stalked and Harassed by Man She Knew
Prior to Daisy Coleman’s death by suicide on Tuesday, she had been stalked and harassed by a man for months, two friends of the 23-year-old’s tell PEOPLE.
Daisy Coleman, Subject Of Netflix’s ‘Audrie & Daisy,’ Dies By Suicide At Age 23
One of the subjects of a Netflix documentary that took a look at the impact and trauma of sexual assault has died by suicide at age 23.
Husband Who Admitted To Strangling Wife Who Wanted To Leave Him Dies By Suicide In Prison
The Minnesota man who was due to be sentenced at the end of this week for killing his wife hanged himself in his cell over the weekend.
Vanessa Guillen missing: Suspect takes his own life; civilian arrested in connection to missing Fort Hood soldier
KXAN-TV reports a suspect in the disappearance of soldier Vanessa Guillen killed himself early Wednesday morning after fleeing Fort Hood, the base said.
Estranged Massachusetts couple found dead in apparent murder-suicide
A Massachusetts husband and wife who had recently broken up were reportedly found dead Saturday in an apparent murder-suicide.
Hollywood Producer Steve Bing Died Of Blunt Force Trauma From Suicide, Coroner Rules
Hollywood producer Steve Bing’s death has been ruled a suicide, officials said this week.
Man Passes Out, Urinates Himself After Being Questioned About Fiancée’s Murder
Tim Noble claimed his fiancée, Debbie Holden, shot herself in the head, but investigators became suspicious when he later showed up in the emergency room with the bullet in his leg.
Edwardsville police investigating after body found in Kansas River
The Edwardsville Police Department is investigating after a body was recovered from the Kansas River on Sunday afternoon.
Man in quarantine commits suicide in Karnataka
A 55-year-old man accommodated at a quarantine center near here on his return from Mumbai allegedly committed suicide early Thursday, reportedly due to fear of coronavirus, police said.
Suspected murder-suicide in Kelso
Police said they found two bodies near the ampm on Allen Street on Friday night.
Woman Dies By Suicide After She And Boyfriend Are Arrested For Hiring Hitman To Kill Their Exes
When prominent Houston veterinarian Valerie McDaniel started dating Leon Jacob, she thought she had met the man of her dreams. The two were newly single, and Jacob helped take Valerie’s mind off the difficult divorce and custody battle with her former husband and business partner, Marion “Mack” McDaniel III.
When Valerie feared she would lose custody of her daughter, Jacob (who had ex-girlfriend problems of his own), had the perfect solution: hire a hitman to murder both of their exes. In the end, their deadly plot — which is explored in “Murder for Hire,” premiering Saturday, Oct. 5 at 6/5c on Oxygen — did not turn out as planned.
Death Of Couple Initially Viewed As Possible Murder-Suicide Was Actually Drunken Accident, Police Say
The death of a young New York couple was actually an accident — rather than a murder-suicide as suggested in earlier reports, police have concluded. Jonathan Fava, 26, and Kelly Lynn Bray, 25, were killed on the night of March 4; while early reports speculated that murder and suicide were the causes of death for the young pair, the Southampton Town Police said last week that the shootings deaths were, in fact, a tragic accident, The Southampton Press reported.
COVID-19 Researcher ‘On Verge’ Of ‘Significant’ Breakthrough Gunned Down In Suspected Murder-Suicide
A Pittsburgh scientist, who was supposedly “on the verge” of a “significant” discovery related to COVID-19, wasn’t killed in connection with his research, police said. Instead, investigators believe Dr. Bing Liu’s murder was related to a suspected love triangle.
Couple’s Deaths in Kewaunee County Apparent Murder-Suicide
The deaths of a husband and wife found in their Kewaunee County appear to be the result of a murder-suicide, sheriff’s officials said.
The Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Department says 71-year-old Dennis McMillan shot his 56-year-old wife, Laura McMillan, multiple times Friday night before turning the gun on himself.
‘Tragic Beyond Words’: Texas Mom Allegedly Murders Her Children After Losing Custody, Then Kills Herself
The unidentified woman shot her 3-year-old son, 5-year-old daughter, and her 68-year-old mother before turning the gun on herself, police said.
Seven members of same family killed in North Carolina mass murder-suicide
The victims were found shot dead in a cluster of three homes on the same property in Moncure Sunday evening, according to the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office.
The Authorities Say The Cause Of Philadelphia Teacher’s Death Was Suicide, But Her Parents Say It Was Murder
It has been nearly a decade since the death of Ellen Greenberg — and forensic experts are still at odds about how the 27-year-old teacher died
‘Sweet’ 10-Year-Old Calif. Boy Is Killed in Murder-Suicide by Dad, Who Had Lost Custody of Son
Wyland Gomes’ murder occurred during a supervised visit with his father
5 people killed after worker opens fire at Molson Coors complex in Milwaukee; gunman also dead
A worker at the sprawling Molson Coors complex in Milwaukee opened fire Wednesday afternoon, killing five employees before taking his own life, the company’s chief executive officer and police said.
Secunda man shoots wife, son and mother then himself
The Secunda community is reeling in shock after a man shot his wife, their disabled child, his mother and then himself.
The police were called to the grisly scene on Friday at around 08:00 after Lizelle Naude, 52, failed to show up at the school, where she was employed as a teacher.
Andries Lee of Romans Security had visited the Naude couple’s house, where he discovered the dead bodies.
Thousands of Texts at Center of Case Against Woman Charged in Boyfriend’s Suicide
The local district attorney has charged Ms. You, 21, with involuntary manslaughter, arguing that her psychological treatment of Mr. Urtula over the course of an 18-month relationship was wanton and reckless and that it created life-threatening conditions that she had a duty to alleviate.
The case has raised questions about the role of one person’s words or actions in another person’s suicide, about youthful relationships that unspool in mind-boggling numbers of text messages, and about the use of those messages in a criminal prosecution.
Bankruptcies, jail and even death: The year was bad for some Indian tycoons
Some of the country’s biggest and most-storied businessmen saw their fortunes fade in 2019. Some saw the end of their freedom, or even the end of their lives.
Father of radio presenter killed by train slams suicide verdict
The father of a former BBC journalist who died after being hit by a train has criticised a coroner for ruling her death as a suicide.
Mother-of-two Kelly Jobanputra, 40, from Swindon, Wiltshire, left her home to go shopping on April 26 but died after stepping on to a railway line into the path of an oncoming train, an inquest heard.
The hearing concluded that Mrs Jobanputra, who spent 15 years presenting on local BBC radio stations before heading to London to work for Radio 6 Music, had taken her life – which her family say ignores their views about her actions being a cry for help.
Robbie Magasiva posts cryptic photo about brother, Pua, who abused his wife before killing himself
The brother of Power Rangers star Pua Magasiva who died in a suspected suicide a month after he was sentenced for abusing his wife has broken his silence. Wentworth actor Robbie Magasiva posted a cryptic Instagram post about his brother on Tuesday.
Couple kills children, commits suicide with work partner
In a horrific incident in a man along with his wife and another woman allegedly committing suicide jumped from the eighth floor of their apartment in Krishna society, a residential complex and died.
USC student found dead, bringing semester death toll to 9
9 University of Southern California students have died since August – at least three by suicide, others by unknown means.
Schoolgirl threw herself to death in front of a train
Jasmine Bush was a passionate photography student from Surrey and had previously told her grandfather that she wanted to know her grades before she took her own life.