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Reported “suicide capsule” death of U.S. woman in Switzerland prompts multiple arrests, launch of criminal case
Police in northern Switzerland said Tuesday that several people have been detained and a criminal case opened in connection with the suspected death of a person in a “suicide capsule.”
First woman dies in ‘suicide capsule’ in Switzerland
In Switzerland on Monday, a 64-year-old woman died in a specially designed ‘suicide capsule’ containing nitrogen gas. It is the first time ever that this suicide capsule, called the Sarco, was used. The capsule, an airtight cabin the size of a coffin, offers, according to its creators, a ‘quick, peaceful and reliable death’ without the assistance of a doctor or medication.
Switzerland’s cow parade (désalpe/alpabzug) 2024 and its history
What exactly is the alpine descent or désalpe / alpabzug? This article explores the event’s history and where to see it.
Revealed: First images of DOUBLE suicide pod which will be used to euthanise British couple – as Swiss company behind it reveals a quarter of those on their waiting list are Brits
First images of DOUBLE suicide pod which will be used to euthanise British couple – as Swiss company behind it reveals a quarter of those on their waiting list are Brits
Former RAF engineer, 86, and his nurse wife, 80, sign up to die in each other’s arms as first British couple to use double suicide pod in Switzerland after her dementia diagnosis
British couple want to travel to Switzerland to die in each other’s arms in the death capsule – known as the Sarco – to mark the end of their long and happy marriage.
History of First Sarco Candidate Raises Questions
The 55-year-old American woman, who was the first to die in the suicide capsule, made serious accusations, now documents show that she made the opposite statements shortly beforehand.
Suicide Capsule Controversy – Now the Sarco Leaders are Talking
The media around the world have been reporting on the Sarco death capsule for weeks.