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Tag: Suicide

The Halloween Beheading Murder of Patricia Ward

The Halloween Beheading Murder of Patricia Ward

By Emily G. Thompson

It was Halloween of 2014 when residents of a Long Island community witnessed a man dragging a beheaded body into the street. By first appearances, it was nothing more than a macabre Halloween prank. On closer inspection, however, it was more than just a prank.

Feb 24, 2022  •  4 min read

The Live Streamed Death of Katelyn Nicole Davis

The Live Streamed Death of Katelyn Nicole Davis

By Emily G. Thompson

On the 30th of December, 2016, 12-year-old Katelyn Nicole Davis from Cedartown, Georgia, hanged herself in her garden. The tormented young girl live streamed the heart-breaking event. After the footage went viral, police were powerless to take it down.

Oct 14, 2021  •  3 min read

The Suicide of Jeremy Wade Delle

The Suicide of Jeremy Wade Delle

By Emily G. Thompson

On the 8th of January, 1991, 15-year-old Jeremy Wade Delle stood in front of his class in Richardson High School, Texas, and shot himself in the head. His tragic suicide would inspire the infamous Pearl Jam song, Jeremy.

Jun 4, 2021  •  3 min read

The Tragic Life & Death of David Reimer, The Boy Raised as a Girl

The Tragic Life & Death of David Reimer, The Boy Raised as a Girl

By Emily G. Thompson

David Reimer was born male but raised as female when his penis was injured during a botched circumcision. Dr. John Money had used David as a guinea pig to try and prove his theory that parental influences and society form sexual identity.

May 27, 2021  •  4 min read

The Day Muhammad Ali Saved a Suicidal Man

The Day Muhammad Ali Saved a Suicidal Man

By Emily G. Thompson

In January of 1982, Muhammad Ali rushed to the scene of a suicidal man, threatening to throw himself off a building.

May 15, 2020  •  2 min read

Intricate suicide? Or murder? The Mystery of Neil Dovestone

Intricate suicide? Or murder? The Mystery of Neil Dovestone

By Sophie Brown

The case of Neil Dovestone remains one of the most intriguing mysteries of modern British history, and the details are as confusing as they are tragic. What drove this elderly man to travel 4,000 miles to commit suicide on Saddleworth?

Apr 4, 2019  •  6 min read

Death in the Wild - Carl McCunn

Death in the Wild – Carl McCunn

By Emily G. Thompson

In March of 1981, Carl McCunn, 35, flew into the Alaskan wilderness to photograph wildlife. Months later, he died in isolation while waiting for a plane that never would arrive.

Sep 23, 2018  •  3 min read

The Hollywood Death of Peg Entwistle

The Hollywood Death of Peg Entwistle

By Emily G. Thompson

Feeling like a failure in the bright lights of Hollywood, Peg Entwistle threw herself from the "H" in the Hollywoodland sign.

Feb 24, 2018  •  5 min read

The Bizarre Death of Jonathan Luna

The Bizarre Death of Jonathan Luna

By Emily G. Thompson

Jonathan Luna's body was discovered dotted with numerous stab wounds. His throat had been slit. He had defensive wounds. Nevertheless, the FBI concluded he committed suicide.

Nov 11, 2017  •  5 min read

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