Suicide Archives

Decades-Old ‘Suicide’ Case Redefined as Homicide: Closure at Last for Victim’s Family

Lake Forest, CA – Nearly half a century after Linda Louise Cummings was found dead in 1974, originally ruled a suicide, significant investigative journalism and persistent legal efforts have led to the reclassification of her death as a homicide. On a misty morning in June, friends, former law enforcement personnel, and a dedicated reporter gathered at her gravesite in El Toro Memorial Park to honor her memory and celebrate this pivotal change. The original classification …

Tragic Weekend in Nigeria: Over 30 Killed in Series of Suicide Bombings, Including an Attack at a Wedding

Maiduguri, Nigeria – A series of suicide bombings across northeastern Nigeria left at least 30 people dead and over 100 injured this past weekend. Authorities say the violent spree involved multiple bombers and targeted public gatherings, stirring widespread alarm and condemnation from government leaders. Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, the Emir of Gwoza, detailed the sequence of events, starting with a devastating attack at a wedding reception on Saturday. The initial bomber, a woman, successfully infiltrated …

Devastating Wave of Suicide Bombings in Northeastern Nigeria Claims Lives and Leaves Dozens Injured

Maiduguri, Nigeria — A devastating series of suicide bombings orchestrated by female assailants in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, claimed the lives of 18 individuals, including women and children, and left 19 others seriously injured. The attacks occurred on Saturday, marking a tragic escalation in a region long plagued by jihadist violence. Local officials attribute the bombings to militants affiliated with the Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād, more commonly known as Boko Haram. This marked resurgence …

Tragic Weekend in Gwoza: Suicide Bombings at Social Gatherings Claim 18 Lives, Injure Dozens

Gwoza, Nigeria — A devastating sequence of suicide bombings during weekend gatherings in Gwoza, a town in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state, has escalated the death toll to 18, with at least 19 others sustaining severe injuries, local emergency officials reported. The attacks, which targeted a wedding ceremony, a funeral service, and near a hospital, occurred on Saturday, reigniting fears in a region formerly beleaguered by extremist violence. The state’s Emergency Management Agency disclosed that the …

Maine Mass Shooter’s Harrowing Suicide Note Revealed in Newly Released Files

Lewiston, Maine – The suicide note of Maine’s deadliest mass shooter has been unveiled, shedding light on the horrifying details of the attack that took place at a bowling alley and bar. Robert Card’s rampage resulted in the death of 18 individuals and left 13 others injured in October of the previous year. Following the tragic incident, a large-scale manhunt was launched for Card, who was later found deceased in a trailer. The release of …

Mother and Child Killed, Two Children Injured in Caswell County Shooting: Shooter Dies by Suicide

Reidsville, North Carolina – A tragic incident unfolded in Caswell County, resulting in the death of a mother and her child, while two other children were injured in a shooting. Late in the evening, deputies responded to a call reporting gunshots at a residence on Cherry Grove Road. Upon arrival, they discovered the lifeless bodies of 37-year-old Danielle Hines and her child. The two surviving children were swiftly transported to a medical facility, where they …

Former Police Officer Involved in Double Murder and Kidnapping Incident Commits Suicide After Police Chase

Eugene, Oregon – A former police officer suspected of killing two individuals in Washington state and kidnapping his son tragically took his own life after a police pursuit concluded on Interstate 5, just north of Eugene, Oregon, on Tuesday afternoon, according to Oregon State Police during a press briefing later that day. The fugitive’s life ended following a high-speed chase, leaving authorities in shock and the community in disbelief over the violent events that unfolded. …

Tragedy Strikes Perry High School in Iowa: Student Killed, Suspected Shooter Dead in Apparent Suicide

Perry, Iowa – An unfortunate incident unfolded at Perry High School on Thursday morning, resulting in the tragic loss of a student’s life and injuries to five others, officials confirmed. The suspected shooter, a student at the high school, also died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, as reported by Mitch Mortvedt, assistant director of the Iowa Department of Public Safety’s Division of Criminal Investigation. Among the victims were five students, including a sixth grader who …

Man Suspected of Shooting Two Women Outside Sacramento Apartment Complex Dies by Suicide in Arden Fair Mall

Sacramento, California – A man suspected of fatally shooting two women outside a Sacramento County apartment complex on Wednesday night, later turned the gun on himself at an Arden Fair Mall parking lot as deputies attempted to apprehend him on Thursday, according to the county sheriff’s office. The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Ricky Hunter, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Hunter was located at the mall and confronted as he exited an AT&T store …

Wisconsin Prison Officials Accused of Neglecting Mental Health Needs Leading to Inmate’s Suicide

Madison, Wisconsin – A recent lawsuit alleges that Wisconsin prison officials showed deliberate indifference to the mental health needs of an incarcerated man who later died by suicide. Dean Hoffman’s family filed a wrongful death complaint in U.S. District Court, naming the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and several prison officials as defendants. Hoffman’s tragic death occurred on June 29 after spending nine days in solitary confinement at the Waupun Correctional Institution, a maximum-security facility. The …