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Autopsy: death of handcuffed man shot in chest ruled suicide
A Louisiana man shot and killed himself in March while in custody in the backseat of a squad car, according to the Iberia Parish Coroner’s Office. Victor White III, who was handcuffed at his time of death, sustained a bullet wound to the chest.
Report: New York City jails neglected suicide precautions
By: Associated Press In one case, a mentally ill New York City inmate hanged himself from a shower pipe on his third try in three days. During that stretch, orders to put him on 24-hour watch were apparently ignored, along with a screening form that said he was “thinking about killing himself.”
The Suicide of Brown Girls/A Poem for Karyn Washington
The death of ForBrownGirls.com founder, Karyn Washington, has been on my spirit since I found out about her suicide. Mental dis-ease is a taboo subject in many communities. However, given the historical and present day oppression and trauma experienced in the African American community, we must begin to take steps to deconstruct the stereotypes of […]
ESPN Report: Mizzou fails to report sexual assault, victim commits suicide
According to an ESPN “Outside the Lines” report, The University of Missouri-Columbia did not investigate or inform law enforcement about an alleged rape, that at least one member of the school’s football team participated in. Administrators found out about the alleged 2010 incident more than a year ago. The victim, Sasha Menu Courey, committed suicide […]
Pastor commits suicide in front of pleading son one year after wife’s death
A suburban Illinois pastor has shot and killed himself inside of his Matteson home. Pastor Ed Montgomery’s pleading son and mother begged him not to take his life on Saturday, but the grief due to the loss of his wife overcame him. Montgomery and his wife Prophetess Jackie Montgomery had both served at the Full […]
UPDATE: Man who shot daughter in murder-suicide after uploading Facebook photo dies
A man who took a picture of his 19-month-old daughter and uploaded it to Facebook before killing her and shooting himself has died. 22-year-old Merrick McKoy had been transported to the hospital on Nov. 18 after the deadly shooting.
Man posts picture of child on Facebook moments before murder-suicide
Minutes after posting a photo of his baby daughter online, 22-year-old Merrick McKoy shot and killed her, then turned the gun on himself. The crime unfolded on social media after the child’s mother awoke Monday morning to her estranged boyfriend standing over her bed with a gun.
Paris Jackson Is “Physically Fine” After Apparent Suicide Attempt
Paris Jackson – the daughter of the late Michael Jackson – was hospitalized yesterday after an apparent suicide attempt. Paris reportedly took 20 Motrin, wrote a suicide note, and then cut her wrist. Thankfully, she had second thoughts and cried out for help.
Murder-Suicide Leaves Three U. of Maryland Students Dead
Three University of Maryland students are dead after a murder-suicide on campus. So very tragic. Our thoughts are with the families who have suffered this great loss.
Medical Examiner: Chavis Carter’s Death Was A Suicide
An Arkansas medical examiner has ruled Chavis Carter’s death a suicide. Chavis Carter died of a gunshot wound to the head while handcuffed in the back of a patrol car. The police claim it was suicide; Carter’s family believes he was murdered. What do you think?
VIDEO: Jonesboro Police Release Reenactment Video of Chavis Carter’s ‘Suicide’
Jonesboro Police have released a reenactment video that they believe proves that it was possible for 21 year-old Chavis Carter to have shot himself in the head while handcuffed in a police cruiser.
Handcuffed Black Youth Shot Dead In Back of Cop Car; Officer Alleges Suicide
A young African-American man in Jonesboro, AR died of a gunshot wound to the head while handcuffed in the back of a patrol car. Police claim it was suicide; Carter’s mother isn’t buying it. What do you think?