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Inquest: It Was Suicide—by Skydiving

Experienced skydiver in England found to have taken own life one day after breakup

(Newser) - Investigators have determined a 32-year-old woman who died while skydiving in England earlier this year deliberately fell to her death hours after a breakup. Jade Damarell, described as a "very experienced skydiver," made no attempt to deploy her main or reserve parachutes during the jump on April 27,...

After 24 Hours, Toddlers Tell Cops: Our Parents Are Dead

Houston parents of 3 young kids found dead in suspected murder-suicide

(Newser) - Authorities responded to an apartment in West Houston, Texas, on Monday, finding three toddlers who led officers to the bodies of the parents, dead in a suspected murder-suicide. Neighbors initially came upon the "hungry and thirsty" children, ages 1 to 3, outside the home, a resident of the apartment...

ADHD Drugs May Lower Risks Beyond Symptoms
ADHD Drugs May Do
More Than Help ADHD
NEW STUDY
Aug 14, 2025 7:29 AM CDT

ADHD Drugs May Do More Than Help ADHD

Largest study yet links such medications to lower real-world risks, including suicidal behavior

(Newser) - A new study out of Sweden suggests that medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could help reduce more than just the core symptoms of the condition. For their research published in the BMJ journal , scientists looked at medical records for nearly 150,000 people diagnosed with ADHD and...

Nurses Canned After Teen's Death: Firings Were Retaliation

Union: Staff at Spokane's Providence facility were punished for raising concerns on patient's suicide

(Newser) - Fifteen nurses at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington, have lost their jobs after hospital officials say they improperly viewed the medical records of a 12-year-old patient, Sarah Niyimbona, who died by suicide in April. With backing from their union, the nurses claim the firings are actually...

His 'Last Suppers' Have Included Fancy Meals, Burger King

Artist who announced plans for his medically assisted suicide is inspiring some, upsetting others

(Newser) - Since Joseph Awuah-Darko's notice on Instagram in December that he plans on undergoing a medically assisted suicide due to the pain of his bipolar disorder, the Ghanaian artist has launched his "Last Supper Project," accepting invitations from strangers from all over the world to dine with them...

Crew Member Takes Fatal Fall Off World's Largest Cruise Ship

Police in the Bahamas are calling incident on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas a suicide

(Newser) - A crew member aboard Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas died after falling overboard while the ship was off the coast of the Bahamas. Officials say the incident happened around 7pm local time on Thursday, reports WSVN . TMZ cites a Bahamian police official who says the man's...

UK's Online Safety Act Brings First Conviction

Man had encouraged his victim to commit self-harm

(Newser) - A 23-year-old man has become the first person convicted and sentenced under the UK's Online Safety Act after manipulating a woman to attempt suicide, a milestone in the government's efforts. Tyler Webb of Loughborough, England, was given a term of more than nine years in prison for...

YouTuber Dies at 29 After 'Bullying Campaign'

Husband says Mikayla Raines of SaveAFox animal rescue took her own life

(Newser) - Mikayla Raines, a YouTube creator and animal rescue advocate who founded the SaveAFox Rescue, has died at 29, with her husband pointing to online abuse as a factor in her suicide. In a video posted to her YouTube channel on Monday, Ethan Raines said Mikayla took her own life...

In Suriname, Most Homes Have This Pesticide. It's Killing People

Deadly pesticide paraquat drives spike in suicide rates in the South American nation

(Newser) - Suriname, a small country on South America's Atlantic coast, has one of the world's highest suicide rates, with most of those deaths linked directly to a single pesticide: paraquat. Widely used for weed control, paraquat is lethal in tiny amounts, has been tied to Parkinson's , has...

NTSB: Motorsport Legend's Plane Crash Wasn't an Accident

Scott Bloomquist's death ruled a suicide

(Newser) - The plane crash that killed Scott Bloomquist, considered one of the greatest dirt track racers the sport has ever produced, was not an accident, the National Transportation Safety Board has determined. The 60-year-old's death last year has been ruled a suicide, TMZ reports. Bloomquist flew his vintage Piper J3C-65...

After States Eased Gun Laws, Child Gun Deaths Spiked
Easing State Gun Laws
Came With a 'Tradeoff'
NEW STUDY
Jun 10, 2025 2:58 PM CDT

Easing State Gun Laws Came With a 'Tradeoff'

Youth gun deaths spiked in states with more relaxed restrictions, study finds

(Newser) - After a landmark Supreme Court ruling loosened restrictions on gun ownership at the state and local level, a new study finds that states with more relaxed gun laws saw a sharp rise in firearm deaths among children and teens—while those with stricter laws did not. The research, published...

Billy Joel Attempted Suicide Twice After Affair

Singer was depressed after he had an affair with his then-bandmate's wife

(Newser) - Billy Joel: And So It Goes premiered at New York City's Tribeca Festival on Wednesday, and in the documentary, Joel reveals that decades ago, he attempted suicide—twice. When he was in his 20s and in a band, Attila, with his best friend Jon Small, Joel moved in with...

Ashley Judd Reveals Final Text From Mom Naomi

Message before country star's suicide simply said 'pls help,' per new Lifetime docuseries

(Newser) - In 2022, Ashley Judd penned a poignant essay for the New York Times on finding her mother, country star Naomi Judd, in her final moments before dying, and on the aftermath in trying to keep police records sealed about Naomi's suicide. Now, the 57-year-old actor speaks out some more...

Dad With Depression Kills Family on Graduation Day

Jeremy Koch's wife had described his long battle, previous suicide attempts

(Newser) - A man with depression fatally stabbed his wife, his two teenage sons, and then himself days after his release from a mental health facility in Nebraska, authorities say. Leading up to the deaths, Bailey Koch detailed her husband's battle with depression on Facebook and launched a since-deleted GoFundMe campaign...

When Talking Suicide, Avoid One Word
When Talking
Suicide, Avoid
One Word
OPINION
May 9, 2025 9:42 AM CDT

When Talking Suicide, Avoid One Word

'Commited' suicide could suggest criminal intent, further stigma, writes Laura Trujillo for USA Today

(Newser) - When Laura Trujillo's mother, a retired nurse with eight grandkids, took her own life, Trujillo told others her beloved mom had "committed suicide." Writing for USA Today , the columnist now takes herself and others to task for using that phrase, noting it insinuates something more sinister than...

Florida Man Accused of Killing Wife Found Dead in Prison

He died by apparent suicide while awaiting trial in Miami

(Newser) - A Florida businessman at the center of an international disappearance case was found dead in a Miami jail, less than a year after being charged with kidnapping and killing his estranged wife in Spain . David Knezevich, 37, was found dead from an apparent suicide Monday morning in the federal...

One of Jeffrey Epstein's Most Vocal Accusers Dies

Virginia Giuffre, who says she was trafficked to Prince Andrew, takes her own life at age 41

(Newser) - Just weeks ago, Virginia Giuffre, one of the most high-profile of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers, popped up on social media to announce she had just "days to live" following a car accident. On Friday, sobering news from her family: The 41-year-old has died after taking her own life, reports...

NFL Draft Prospect Dead in Apparent Suicide

Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy found dead following a police chase

(Newser) - Former Louisiana State University wide receiver Kyren Lacy has died in an apparent suicide in Texas after he was chased by police late Saturday night. Harris County authorities said they were pursuing Lacy when he crashed his vehicle in Houston. Officers approached the vehicle and found Lacy had died in...

MLB Star: 'I Pulled the Trigger' in Suicide Attempt

Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran opens up on mental health struggles in Netflix docuseries

(Newser) - Behind the scenes, life in the MLB isn't always as fun as it looks, particularly when playing for the much-watched Boston Red Sox, as All-Star Jarren Duran makes clear in Episode 4 of Netflix's new eight-part docuseries The Clubhouse: A Year With the Red Sox , out Tuesday. The...

Man Shoots His Mom, Goes on Shooting Rampage

Maine police say James Davis III then fatally shot random motorist, injured 2 others, killed himself

(Newser) - In the quiet town of Sabattus, Maine, a tranquil Wednesday afternoon turned into chaos. James Davis III, 29, fatally shot his mother, Christine Smith, 47, while she was driving their car. He exited the vehicle once it stopped and opened fire on passing cars, reports the AP . Katherine Williams, 53,...

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