The Latest Breaking News from Suicide

Anorexic boy, 14, locked his room and scheduled email telling mum he'd killed himself

The family of Henry Tucker, 14, had been finding it difficult to access support as the NHS was overburdened during the coronavirus pandemic before his tragic suicide

Daily Mirror · Oct 29, 2022

Inmate who severed penis asks court to end restraints

An attorney for a death row inmate in Tennessee who cut off his penis shortly after asking to be placed on suicide watch has filed a complaint against prison officials

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022

House fire kills eight as police investigate if devastating blaze was 'criminal'

According to police, initial investigations suggest it was a murder-suicide in Oklahoma, US. All six children, ages ranging 1 to 13 were found in a room to the rear of the house where the fire was coming from

Daily Mirror · Oct 28, 2022

Death row inmate cuts off his own penis after being denied suicide watch

Henry Hodges mutilated himself after a prison official allegedly denied his request to be put on suicide watch

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022

PTSD treatments could reduce cop suicides, help first responders, City Council member says

Ald. Anthony Napolitano wants three committees to hold a joint hearing to discuss at least two costly treatments for suicide prevention and treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — treatments not now covered by city insurance.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 27, 2022

Attorney: Death row inmate on suicide watch severed penis

An attorney for Tennessee death row inmate Henry Hodges says he cut off his own penis in a prison cell after slitting his wrists and asking to be put on suicide watch

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022

Beverly Hills real estate mogul sentenced in college admissions scandal dies by suicide

LOS ANGELES — Robert Flaxman, a Beverly Hills real estate developer who pleaded guilty in 2019 to conspiring with William "Rick" Singer, the mastermind behind the "Varsity Blues" college admissions scandal, died by suicide last week at his Malibu home.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 27, 2022

Brother of Scots woman who died in prison says authorities 'continue to let down sister'

The families of young Scots who died by suicide in jail have argued that the Scottish Prison Service has not been held accountable over their deaths.

Daily Record · Oct 27, 2022

Man attempted suicide after sexual abuse allegations surfaced on Facebook

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) identified 'organisational learning' in relation to Avon and Somerset Police

Bristol Post · Oct 27, 2022

The moment heroic dads who inspired nation after losing daughters receive Pride of Britain award

After enduring the most heartbreaking loss imaginable, Andy Airey, 61, from Cumbria; Mike Palmer, 57, from Sale; and Tim Owen, 52, from Norfolk, forged a close bond

Manchester Evening News · Oct 27, 2022