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In news that can only be described as utterly apocalyptic, an 81-year-old Australian Gold Coast resident has killed himself -- with an elaborate suicide robot, built using plans downloaded from the Internet. The man spent hours searching the Web for a way to go; then, after finding what he wanted, downloaded what he needed and built a remote firing mechanism for a gun.
He set the device up in his driveway (pictured, above), placed himself in front of it, and set the machine to kill; the machine was attached to a .22 semi-automatic pistol, which promptly fired multiple shots into the man's head.
The man apparently lived alone, and left notes of his plans and thoughts as he struggled to come to terms with relatives' demands to move out of his home and into care.
Which, apparently, didn't seem all that appealing to him.
From News.com
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Comments
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Subscribe to commentsel maestroMar 20th 2008 2:00PM
"Which, apparently, didn't seem all that appealing to him."
Your remark was pathetically and needlessly snide. Get help.
KenMar 20th 2008 2:14PM
"Which, apparently, didn't seem all that appealing to him."
You need to consider a career in the food service industry. How's that appeal to you, you insensitive prick?
danastev924Mar 20th 2008 2:47PM
Hey SHamoon, maybe your time when you may need to move into a convelescent home will come in a few decades. When it does, lets hope you don't have the same thoughts this older gentleman had in his mind. I think alot of the people who read your story may think otherwise for your fate
TedMar 20th 2008 3:41PM
Well thats certainly one way to get a bang out of life.
HodMar 20th 2008 3:35PM
Ever been in one of those smelly rest homes? I don't blame him for not wanting to live there. Maybe this should be a wake up call for all the people who run these smelly outfits.
Charyse D HamiltonMar 20th 2008 8:37PM
It is sad that this man was driven to suicide because his "family" wanted him to move into a "rest home" which is nothing less than a torture home for the elderly. They are mistreated in these facilities, no wonder he didn't want to go. I would never subject my mother or father to such a thing.
My heart goes out to him and I hope his family humbles themselves and does not try this with another elderly member of their family.
CandiMar 20th 2008 8:53PM
He must of not have been that helpless to set this machine up.
SaraMar 20th 2008 8:55PM
I wonder..If we could bring him back now and ask him if he preferred being dead he might change his mind..He must have still been fairly on the ball to search the web, order something then construct it so he could have accomplished some more good in his life even if just online helping others
ScottMar 20th 2008 8:57PM
Ouch!!
BobbyMar 20th 2008 9:01PM
Is civilization slipping a notch or is it just my imagination?
Marie NogueroleMar 20th 2008 10:08PM
Maybe now his family can divy his possessions and move into his property too. Sounds like they didn't want to be bothered with the old man. God help us all as we get older from the "vultures" who hover over us waiting for us to die.
TigerlillyfliesMar 20th 2008 9:25PM
Well I'll tell you one thing I have worked at a few nursing homes and a retirement home and found alot of mistreatment going on in them.I foe one would not move in one nor would I ask a relative to move in one they treat people like trash.My heart goes out to the guy who thought it was his only choice,and I hope his family realizes it was because of their badgering him to leave his home the only place he felt secure.
Alan W.Mar 20th 2008 9:16PM
bobby, make that a BIG notch!
HoofHearted?Mar 20th 2008 9:14PM
Ok Evan( writer of article) you little pecker; how cold can you be to end the story like that....?
Go find a job that will allow you to be the douchebag you are without subjecting us to it!
your a freak.
MikeMar 20th 2008 9:14PM
I wouldn't blame the robot. It's not that he was an evil robot, he was just doing as he was programmed. My couisin was killed by evil robots and those robots need to be punished.
danMar 20th 2008 9:17PM
ALEX your an AHOLE all you do is run from story to story to post your vomit. Get a life you scumbag spamer. Or is paris YOUR favorite hole
BryanMar 21st 2008 8:09PM
I love the "driven to suicide" comment. That shows the state of our society when even an act like suicide is blamed on someone else.
TomMar 20th 2008 9:32PM
Wouldn't it be a lot simpler and painlessn to just take an overdose of sleeping pills, turn on the gas, leave the care running in the garage etc.
MeanLisaMar 20th 2008 9:42PM
Ken says:"Which, apparently, didn't seem all that appealing to him."
You need to consider a career in the food service industry. How's that appeal to you, you insensitive prick?
OMG I'M FREAKING DYING HERE!
luv4ya333Apr 2nd 2008 8:54PM
"Which, apparently, didn't seem all that appealing to him."
Suicide is very touchy topic so next time you right about something serious choose more constructive words