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We've covered no shortage of Internet-related suicides, particularly the epidemic of student deaths in Wales, but we haven't seen anything like this before. On Wednesday, 19-year-old Abraham K. Biggs chose to end his life with an overdose of pills, and also chose to stream his death live on Justin.tv -- apparently while being encouraged by members of the bodybuilding.com forum.Viewers of the stream watched and commented until Biggs appeared to no longer be breathing, then called police. In the live video stream, police were seen to storm the house before covering the camera. Unfortunately, they were too late to save Biggs, who in his suicide note indicated "I hate myself and I hate living." While it seems Biggs was intent on taking his life, online or off, we're certainly hoping his choice of making it known doesn't start a new trend. [From: NewTeeVee]
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Subscribe to commentsK. ParkerNov 21st 2008 2:16PM
I don't know which is worse? That the young people of this country are so emotionally sick that they resort to suicide while others encourage them and want to watch it? Or that no one seems to think that there is anything wrong with that?
HopeNov 21st 2008 11:54AM
Stupid, Stupid, Stupid, Stupid people who sit and watch and even encourage while a teen takes his own life and don't have the sense to call the police. What are these dumb bass, dimwits, nincompoops going to do if it were their own child ??????????????????? Somebody needs to post their mug shots so the public can see faces of these dumb asses and shame them..
cNov 21st 2008 12:04PM
I think those people should be charged with murder. I am appalled.
rhondondoNov 21st 2008 12:17PM
i would absolutely love for EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THOSE FREAKS to be hunted down, arrested, and taken to jail - forever - for their part in watching someone murder himself. i am disgusted to the point of nausea that empty, soul-less, puppets of SATAN would sit and watch - let alone encourage - such a heinous thing.
however, i have to say that REPORTING STORIES LIKE THIS will indeed encourage more of the same. shame on you AOL. SHAME ON YOU.
philip katcherNov 21st 2008 12:45PM
STOP wit hthe SATAN crap. it is just STUPID people doing STUPID things. they SHOULD be charged with aiding a suicide.
I wish you bible thumpers would stop invoking GOD or Satan for everything and just charge people for being responsibile for thier own livesand their own actions.
kaymadiNov 21st 2008 2:44PM
I am totally appauled at the fact that people were actually egging him on to do this. How sick is that? I lost the love of my live in 2007 as a result of suicide. It is no joke and the people that thought it was should somehow be punished. My heart goes out to the family and i am truly sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
tacotimeNov 22nd 2008 1:10AM
the ONLY person that should be punished is dead....
You should be happy for him, he got what he wanted...feel sorry for that people who die that DONT want to die......
CHERIEFeb 6th 2009 3:28PM
this is such a sad story. What kind of people encourage a person to take their life...people are so heartless and self concerned. He was crying for help and the all ignored him, I agree that the people watching are screwed up and sick. If you are suicidal PLEASE seek help, most situations are not as bad as people feel they are- with some guidance and support even the saddest person can begin to see light. Call a therapist or a friend/family member. Suicide is a horrible option and if you don't value your life think about the individuals in your life that will be so hurt by the loss of your life.