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Displaying all articles tagged:
Suicide
jeffrey epstein
Aug. 19, 2019
Everything We Know About Jeffrey Epstein’s Death
Attorney General Barr announced that he’s removed the acting Bureau of Prisons chief in the wake of Epstein’s death by suicide.
By
Chas Danner,
Margaret Hartmann,
and
Matt Stieb
gig economy
May 15, 2018
The Tragic End to a Longtime Black-Car Driver’s Campaign Against Uber
Hopelessly outmatched by ride-sharing apps, Doug Schifter took his own life to publicize the plight of his fellow workers.
By
Jessica Bruder
feature
Apr. 6, 2016
The Last Days of BMX Superstar Dave Mirra
Losing the will to die just before choosing death.
By
Lisa Miller
Jan. 8, 2016
Man Jumps From Building, Busts Open an Oxygen Line at a Nearby Hospital
Two emergencies in one.
By
Samuel Lieberman
Nov. 23, 2015
Sister of Woman Who Jumped From Rooftop Bar Reportedly Kills Herself
Sara, the older sister of 30-year-old Faigy Mayer, died in her parents’ Brooklyn home in an apparent suicide.
By
Jen Kirby
Nov. 5, 2015
‘Slain’ Illinois Cop Tried to Order Hit
The cop allegedly asked a gang member to kill an administrator who knew he’d been stealing from a local youth program.
By
Eric Levitz
the news in 9 headlines
Sept. 24, 2015
Group Sex Led to a Yale Stabbing, Suicide
The two students were prominent campus conservatives, both members of Yale’s Party of the Right.
By
Nathan Pemberton
crimes and misdemeanors
May 13, 2015
Death of Georgia Man Found Hanging From Tree Ruled a Suicide
But his family doesn’t accept that conclusion.
By
Margaret Hartmann
Nov. 6, 2014
Brittany Maynard and the Cult of the Ideal Death
When did we begin treating suicides in the face of terminal illness as heroic acts while viewing other suicides as cowardly?
By
Lisa Miller
suicide
Nov. 3, 2014
Brittany Maynard, ‘Death With Dignity’ Advocate, Ends Her Life
The 29-year-old had terminal brain cancer.
By
Margaret Hartmann
crimes and misdemeanors
Apr. 30, 2014
GWB Suicide Couple Murdered Relative
The sad story gets more complicated.
By
Caroline Bankoff
very sad things
Apr. 28, 2014
Couple Dies After Jump From George Washington Bridge
It seems to have been a joint suicide.
By
Caroline Bankoff
Feb. 3, 2014
Man Found Hanged in Prospect Park
An apparent suicide.
By
Adam Martin
very sad things
Jan. 27, 2014
Suicide Reported at NYU Before the Start of Spring Classes
The semester starts today under a dark cloud.
By
Joe Coscarelli
sad things
Jan. 27, 2014
Man Hangs Himself in Manhattan Holding Cell
Following burglary arrest.
By
Margaret Hartmann
sad things
Nov. 1, 2013
NYPD Officer Commits Suicide Outside Brooklyn Police Station
He was about to become a detective.
By
Margaret Hartmann
bad education
June 12, 2013
Upper West Side Teacher Has Teens Write Suicide Notes for Homework
Despite reports of similar assignments angering parents.
By
Margaret Hartmann
scary things
June 6, 2013
A Man Tried to Stab Himself at the
Today
Show
He was tackled by police.
By
Joe Coscarelli
sad things
June 5, 2013
Brooklyn Life Coaches Dead in Double Suicide
They were found suffocated in their Park Slope apartment.
By
Joe Coscarelli
very sad things
May 3, 2013
Americans Are More Likely to Die by Suicide Than in Car Crashes
Sad statistics from the CDC.
By
Adam Martin
gun violence
Apr. 14, 2013
Man Shoots Himself at NRA-Sponsored NASCAR Race
Ironic, but not funny.
By
Adam Martin
gun control
Apr. 12, 2013
Rick Warren’s Son Committed Suicide With ‘Unregistered’ Gun Bought Online
The serial number was scratched off.
By
Joe Coscarelli
sad things
Apr. 7, 2013
Mega Pastor Rick Warren’s Son Commits Suicide
The 27-year-old had been “struggling with mental illness and deep depression.”
By
Delia Paunescu
crimes and misdemeanors
Dec. 26, 2012
New Yorkers Are Killing Each Other Even Less This Year
Congratulations, Gotham!
By
Delia Paunescu
sad things
Dec. 3, 2012
Three Cups of Tea
Co-Author David Oliver Relin Committed Suicide
His family confirmed he was suffering from depression.
By
Adam Martin
secret service
Nov. 1, 2012
Secret Service Agent Commits Suicide Amid Affair Investigation
“The Secret Service is mourning the loss of a valued colleague,” said the agency.
By
Margaret Hartmann
sad things
Aug. 16, 2012
38 Army Suicides in July Marks All-Time High
Up from 24 in June.
By
Brett Smiley
neighborhood news
July 24, 2012
Cop Spends Afternoon Talking Down Bridge Jumper
The two men happened to be from the same town in China.
By
Margaret Hartmann
sad things
May 31, 2012
Harlem Boy Commits Suicide After Relentless Bullying
His mother repeatedly tried to stop the abuse.
By
Brett Smiley
the internet
Apr. 12, 2012
Is Reddit Being Scared Straight for Encouraging a ‘Suicide’?
There’s a strange, tragic tale developing in a dark corner of the Internet.
By
Joe Coscarelli
sad things
Mar. 7, 2012
Woman Jumps to Her Death Off George Washington Bridge
Her body was found a mile downstream.
By
Brett Smiley
suicide
Feb. 23, 2012
NYC Suicide Rate Is Half the National Average
Access to guns appears to be a factor.
By
Brett Smiley
sad things
Feb. 14, 2012
Four NYPD Officers Have Committed Suicide in 2012
“Oh God, not another one.”
By
Joe Coscarelli
sad things
Dec. 23, 2011
‘Subway Vigilante’ Victim Killed Himself on Anniversary of Shooting
One of the teens shot by Bernie Goetz was found dead yesterday in a Bronx motel.
By
Joe Coscarelli
occupy wall street
Nov. 10, 2011
Occupy Wall Street Struck by Gunshots, Viruses, and Suicide
The revolution will not be sanitized.
By
Alex Klein
sad things
Aug. 29, 2011
A Trump Place Resident Killed Himself By Jumping Off the Building
It’s the second such suicide at the residence in less than a year.
By
Noreen Malone
awful things
July 12, 2011
Couple Jumps Together Off Tappen Zee Bridge
One survived the jump.
By
Chris Rovzar
suicide
June 23, 2011
Joseph Brooks Left All of His Money to His Personal Trainer
Not that she’ll get to keep it.
By
Chris Rovzar
suicide
June 7, 2011
Ex-Duke Basketball Captain Jumps to His Death
From the roof of a private athletic club.
By
Julie Gerstein
obits
June 3, 2011
Jack Kevorkian Died
“He didn’t feel a thing.”
By
Chris Rovzar
suicide
May 22, 2011
Joseph Brooks Reported Dead From Apparent Suicide
The Oscar-winning composer and alleged rapist was found at his New York apartment.
By
Mike Vilensky
photo op
May 22, 2011
Manhattan Man Saved From Fatal Leap
His own personal judgment day was avoided.
By
Mike Vilensky