May 8, 2009
The former police sergeant was charged with murder Thursday.
Wired PR News – Drew Peterson, a former Illinois police sergeant suspected of killing two of his wives, was indicted on murder charges Thursday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), charges were filed against Peterson for the death of his third wife Kathleen Savio in 2004. […]
April 5, 2009
A gunman opened fire at a community center Friday.
Wired PR News – A gunman in upstate New York killed 13 people at a community center on Friday before ending his own life. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the killer opened fire at the American Civic Association while a group of immigrants were taking […]
March 25, 2009
The son of the famed poet tragically commits suicide in Alaska.Wired PR News – The son of celebrated poet Sylvia Plath committed suicide last week in his home in Alaska. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), 47 year-old Nicholas Hughes, also the son of poet Ted Hughes hanged himself on March 16.Sylvia Plath took […]
March 20, 2009
A young male has reportedly committed suicide at the state run TYC.
Wired PR News – A young male sentenced to time in a Texas Youth Commission (TYC) facility has committed suicide. As reported by the Dallas Morning News, the person, whose name or age has not been identified, was said to have taken his own […]
March 9, 2009
Lawmakers seek expert advice following the suicide deaths of three children.
Wired PR News.com – Lawmakers in Illinois are seeking out expert advice for the prevention of suicide in children. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the recent suicides of three children have motivated lawmakers to promptly hold a public discussion on the pressing issue, […]
March 1, 2009
Four individuals who were part of an assisted suicide group have been arrested.
Wired PR News.com – Four members of an assisted suicide organization have been arrested. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the individuals were part of the Final Exit Network, and speculated to have possibly assisted with an estimated 200 suicides across the […]
February 6, 2009
The US Army is investigating the alarming number of suicides that occurred within the branch in January.
Wired PR News.com – An investigation into the suspected suicides of members of the Army occurring last month has begun after reports proved to be alarming. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), a suspected 24 suicides were stated […]
January 30, 2009
The physician to a professional wrestler, who in 2007 killed himself and his family, pleads guilty to illegal prescription drug distribution.
WiredPRNews.com – The doctor who was physician to Chris Benoit, a professional wrestler who killed his wife and son before taking his own life in 2007, has pled guilty to illegal prescription drug distribution charges. […]
December 19, 2008
The FDA announced tighter rules for labeling drugs administered for epilepsy.
Wired PR News.com – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced new rules for labeling medications used to treat epilepsy. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the FDA now requires that labels for epilepsy drugs must include warnings of the increased suicide risks […]
November 26, 2008
A doctor in New York pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Tuesday after stabbing and killing his wife as part of a suicide pact.
Wired PR News.com – As reported by the Associated Press, Dr. Rajaeskar Sham attempted to carry out the plans for the pact with his terminally ill wife, Lucila, but survived, and was later […]
