Suicide
Coverage of Suicide in the Nexus archive.
- Police raid ‘Kallapi’ powder manufacturing units amid rising suicide cases across Kadapa district
Police raided Kallapi powder manufacturing units in Kadapa district following 19 reported suicides linked to the powder's consumption between January 1, 2025, and July 6, 2026. Kallapi powder is marketed as a cheaper alternative to cow dung mixed water used for house portico rituals.
- Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland had early stage CTE at time of death
Marshawn Kneeland, a Dallas Cowboys defensive end, had early stage CTE linked to repeated head trauma at the time of his death by suicide in November 2025 after a high-speed chase with police. His family released postmortem analysis findings through the Concussion & CTE Foundation.
- Authorities search for 20-year-old mom and newborn child who vanished, police say
Authorities in Dardanelle, Ark., are searching for 20-year-old Ashlynn Bocksnick and her 6-week-old baby, Lalynn Dream Williams, who vanished after a report of a possible suicidal person. Bocksnick's vehicle was found at Veteran’s Park, and surveillance shows her walking toward the water, but her location remains unknown despite an extensive multi-agency search.
- Controlling husband who murdered estranged wife and tried to fake it as suicide is found guilty
A controlling husband who murdered his estranged wife and attempted to stage the crime as a suicide has been found guilty. The verdict confirms his responsibility in the case, which involved efforts to mislead investigators.
- Sick twist in horrific case of youth pastor who pushed wife off cliff: Friends and family reveal chilling new details… his final phone call hours before suicide... and insult from beyond the grave
A youth pastor pushed his wife off a cliff, with friends and family revealing new details about the case. The article mentions his final phone call hours before his suicide and an insult from beyond the grave.
- Ex-pastor’s wife said she feared husband was having affair before she plunged 1,200 from Utah peak
David Vander Meer was arrested and charged with murder but was found dead in his jail cell by suicide three days later. His wife reportedly feared he was having an affair before she jumped from a Utah peak.
- Nuveen CMO Tara Giuliano touts "credible adjacency" over influencer marketing
Nuveen CMO Tara Giuliano emphasizes 'credible adjacency' over influencer marketing, highlighting partnerships like Mark Wahlberg's Municipal apparel company. She discussed her motivation stemming from her brother's suicide amid financial distress.
- Mom of teen girl who killed herself after dad’s horrific incest takes aim at Gov. Gavin Newsom
A mother whose teenage daughter died by suicide after the girl's biological father committed incest is demanding California Governor Gavin Newsom enforce stricter sex crime laws. The father received one year in county jail, prompting the mother to call for legislative action to address the case.
- Former youth pastor charged with murdering wife 20 years after her fatal ‘fall’ kills himself in jail
David Vander Meer, 48, died by suicide in jail after being charged with murdering his 29-year-old wife 20 years after her fatal fall. The incident occurred on their wedding anniversary.
- Disgusting new sex theory about why youth pastor murdered wife at Zion National Park in 2006: Depraved details exposed as he kills himself three days after his arrest
A youth pastor murdered his wife at Zion National Park in 2006 and later committed suicide three days after his arrest. The case involves a sex theory linked to the crime.
- State budget clarifies conditions of a $40M loan for sailor housing in Newport News
The state budget clarifies conditions of a $40M loan for sailor housing in Newport News. The U.S. Navy announced a $400 million effort to improve living conditions at the shipyard following several sailor suicides in 2022.
- Family questions suicide ruling in death of Detroit mother
A Metro Detroit mother was found dead in her SUV in Detroit. The Wayne County Medical Examiner ruled the death a suicide, but her family is questioning the ruling.
- Man gets year in jail, 3 years probation for incest, providing alcohol to daughter who later took her own life
A 41-year-old Moorpark man was sentenced to one year in jail and three years of probation for felony incest and misdemeanor providing alcohol to his biological daughter. The incident led to the daughter's suicide.
- AI can't provide comfort to teens in need
A 2025 University of Chicago survey found 72% of American teens used AI chatbots as companions, with some seeking emotional support. However, AI systems like ChatGPT have been shown to provide harmful advice on self-harm and suicide, prompting calls for teens to seek human connections instead.
- Firearms drive majority of veteran suicides, federal data shows
Firearms are used in approximately three-quarters of veteran suicides in the U.S., up from two-thirds in 2001, according to a new analysis of federal data. Veterans account for nearly one in five firearm suicide deaths nationwide, with the suicide rate among veterans increasing by 67% between 2001 and 2023 compared to a 35% increase among nonveterans.
- Firearms drive majority of veteran suicides, federal data shows
Firearms are used in approximately three-quarters of veteran suicides in the U.S., up from two-thirds in 2001, according to a federal data analysis by Everytown for Gun Safety. Veterans account for nearly 20% of firearm suicide deaths despite representing a small share of the population, with firearm ownership rates among veterans (50%) significantly higher than nonveterans (20%).
- Nearly half of UK girls saw harmful social media content in a week, research shows
Nearly half of UK girls aged 13-17 and a third of all teenagers encountered harmful social media content, including suicide, self-harm, and eating disorder material, within a week, according to Molly Rose Foundation research. New safety measures showed little effect, with UK Prime Minister Starmer anticipated to announce a ban on under-16s accessing such platforms.
- Firearms drive majority of veteran suicides, federal data shows
Firearms are used in approximately three-quarters of veteran suicides in the U.S., up from two-thirds in 2001, according to a federal data analysis by Everytown for Gun Safety. Veterans account for nearly 20% of firearm suicide deaths despite representing a small share of the population, with firearm ownership rates higher among veterans (50%) than nonveterans (20%).
- Couple attempts suicide after argument over serving toddler’s breakfast, wife dies
A couple attempted suicide following an argument over serving breakfast to their toddler. The wife died, while the husband's condition remains unspecified.
- Ashlee Jenae asked ChatGPT disturbing suicide question before shocking death at 31
Ashlee Jenae asked ChatGPT a disturbing suicide question before her death at 31.
- Loneliness group helps young adults find friends
A national group was established to help young adults find friends and address loneliness, following a man's suicide. The organization aims to tackle loneliness through community support.
- Tiny HHS office tasked with protecting research participants’ safety is running on fumes
The Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) investigated a suicide linked to a depression treatment study at the New York State Psychiatric Institute and uncovered systemic issues with the institution's ethics board. The probe consumed 60-70% of the OHRP's compliance division's time, revealing broader failures in research oversight.
- Police Say Muscatine, Iowa Man Shot 6 Relatives Before Killing Himself
A man in Muscatine, Iowa shot six relatives and then committed suicide, according to police who are investigating the incident.
- Glamorous Mexican influencer Paola Marquez, 30, found dead inside her home as police investigate possible suicide
Glamorous Mexican influencer Paola Marquez, 30, was found dead inside her home. Police are investigating possible suicide as the cause of death.
- Claude Lemieux's brain is being donated to Boston University's CTE Center, his family says
Claude Lemieux's brain is being donated to Boston University's CTE Center to study repetitive brain injuries. He died by suicide at 60 after an NHL career spanning nearly 1,500 games and four Stanley Cup championships. His family emphasized the donation aims to advance understanding of athlete health and protection.
- Claude Lemieux’s brain is being donated to Boston University’s CTE Center, his family says
Claude Lemieux’s brain is being donated to Boston University’s CTE Center to study repetitive brain injuries. Lemieux, a former NHL player who played nearly 1,500 games and won four Stanley Cups, died by suicide at 60. His family requested findings be shared publicly with his name but cautioned against drawing diagnostic conclusions.
- Canadian man admits aiding suicide by selling deadly chemicals online
A Canadian man is admitting to aiding suicide by selling deadly chemicals online. Kenneth Law is expected to plead guilty.
- Mother-in-law of Indian bride whose death set off media frenzy arrested
Twisha Sharma's death on 12 May has led to conflicting claims of murder and suicide, sparking a media frenzy. Her mother-in-law has been arrested.
- State of trauma: Israel wrestles with mental aftershocks of war
Studies and officials report rising PTSD, suicide, and social strain in Israel due to sustained conflicts since 2023. The country is grappling with mental health challenges linked to ongoing warfare.
- Architect going through perimenopause took her own life after 'brain fog' left her worried she would lose successful career
An architect experiencing perimenopause took her own life after struggling with 'brain fog' that caused fear of losing her successful career. The incident highlights the mental health challenges faced during menopause transitions.
- Ex-chef who supplied poison for suicides to avoid murder charges
Kenneth Law, a former chef, is accused of operating online forums that provided advice to young, distressed individuals on how to end their lives, potentially to avoid murder charges. The forums allegedly supplied information on suicide methods.
- People held by ICE dying by suicide at increasing, high rate, AP probe finds
An AP investigation reveals that ICE detainees are dying by suicide at an unprecedented rate in the agency's 20-year history, with experts attributing the crisis to systemic failures in care and oversight.
- Martin Short’s desperate call to friend before daughter’s death by suicide revealed
Martin Short made a desperate call to a friend before his daughter Katherine's death by suicide at age 42 on Feb. 23.
- Utter tragedy as talented girl, 11, kills herself after being relentlessly bullied
An 11-year-old talented girl tragically took her own life after enduring relentless bullying. The incident highlights the severe impact of bullying on children's mental health.
- Preppy Princeton killer who slayed brother and ate his eyeball found dead in jail cell
A preppy Princeton cannibal who killed his brother and ate his eyeball was found dead in his New Jersey jail cell in an apparent suicide. The incident highlights a violent crime and a tragic outcome.
- An Indian bride dies. Rival claims of murder and suicide set off media frenzy
Twisha Sharma, an Indian model and actor, was found dead after being married for just five months. Her death has sparked conflicting claims of murder and suicide, triggering significant media attention and investigation.
- Suicides rise in ICE detention, 911 calls detail serious cases of self-harm
Suicides and self-harm incidents are increasing among detainees at ICE detention facilities, with 911 calls documenting serious cases. The South Texas ICE Processing Center is highlighted as a location where these incidents have occurred.
- Dawn French says she 'blamed herself' for not foreseeing her father's suicide and details battle to remove 'shame and taboo' of mental health struggles
Dawn French discusses her personal struggle with her father's suicide, revealing that she initially blamed herself for not foreseeing his death. The comedian is working to combat the stigma and taboo surrounding mental health issues.
- The numbers behind global mental health and its different disorders
Approximately 12.5% of the global population lives with mental disorders, representing a significant public health challenge. The article highlights the severity of mental health crises, noting that suicide claims one life every 43 seconds worldwide.
- Listen to chilling phone calls from UFO-linked scientist that expose shock kidnapping attempt… casting new doubts on her 'suicide'
A UFO-linked scientist's chilling phone calls reveal a shocking kidnapping attempt, casting new doubts on her reported suicide. The calls suggest foul play rather than an accidental or self-inflicted death.