Suicides Archives

Mexican National Admits to Smuggling Lethal Drug into U.S., Linked to Multiple Suicides Globally

Puebla, Mexico – A Mexican national pleaded guilty on Friday in a federal court in Chicago to charges of illegally importing a controlled substance used predominantly for euthanasia. Daniel Gonzalez-Munguia, 41, also known under the pseudonym “Alejandro Vasquez,” admitted to bringing pentobarbital into the United States, a drug associated not only with animal euthanasia and U.S. executions but also with cases of assisted suicide. Officials confirmed that Gonzalez-Munguia could face up to 20 years in …

Johnson County Faces Surge in Teen Suicides, Local Counselor Raises Alarm Over Recent Trends

Overland Park, KS – A recent surge in teen suicides in Johnson County has prompted local officials and community leaders to call for urgent action. In just the past few weeks, the area has experienced a troubling number of deaths among adolescents, casting a spotlight on the mental health challenges faced by young residents. Roberta Wilkes, a prominent counselor in the county, stressed the severity of the situation, noting that these incidents reflect a broader …

Coroner Urges Immediate Action on River Moy Jetty Linked to Multiple Suicides

Ballina, Ireland – Following a spate of tragic incidents at a local jetty, North Mayo coroner Dr. Eleanor Fitzgerald has called for immediate measures to enhance safety at the site. Speaking at an inquest held at Ballina Courthouse, the coroner underscored the urgent need for interventions at the River Moy jetty, where multiple suicides have recently occurred. During the inquest into the death of a 46-year-old man who died by suicide at the jetty in …

Health Minister Fentiman Announces Review After Multiple Suicides at Hospital

Brisbane, Australia – After the tragic deaths by suicide of three individuals at Prince Charles Hospital unit in the past 16 months, Health Minister Shannon Fentiman has confirmed that a review is currently underway. This comes after two additional patients harmed themselves at the 60-bed unit during the same period, with the most recent incident occurring in April. Fentiman expressed her condolences to the families affected by these heartbreaking losses. Acknowledging the concerning events, Fentiman …

University of Wisconsin-River Falls Faces Mental Health Crisis Amid Tragic Suicides – A Closer Look at the Campus Response

RIVER FALLS, WISCONSIN – As students at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls return from winter break, the campus is facing a mental health crisis that has left the community reeling. The tragic deaths of three students in rapid succession last semester have raised concerns and prompted urgent action from university officials. The loss of sophomore Isabella Chavira, junior Sabrina Hagstrom, and freshman Jasmine Petersen to suicide within a short timeframe has left the university community …

Concerns Rise Over Safety at Disneyland Resort Parking Structures After Multiple Guest Suicides

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Three tragic deaths by suicide have occurred at Disneyland Resort in Southern California in less than a year, prompting the park to take action to prevent further incidents. The most recent tragedy took place when 24-year-old Jonah Alexander Edwards died after falling from the Pixar Pals parking structure at Disneyland. This follows the deaths of Marney Schoenfeld in February and Christopher Christensen in December 2022, who also died by suicide after falling …

Police Investigate Chain of Suspected Poison Suicides Linked to Religious Preacher’s Sermons

YAKKALA, SRI LANKA – The bodies of a young man and a woman, believed to have died from consuming poison, were discovered by police on Tuesday in the towns of Yakkala and Maharagama. Both individuals were reportedly followers of a religious preacher who had committed suicide in the Makumbura area of Homagama. According to Police Media Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa, seven deaths suspected to be suicides related to the consumption of a similar type of …