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Suicide Pod User Found With Disturbing Marks, Company Boss In Custody
By Brian Myers
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Dr. Florian Willet, who heads a right-to-die organization named “The Last Resort,” has been in the custody of Swiss authorities since the death of an unnamed woman who opted to end her life in the company’s care in September. The self-activated euthanasia took place inside a Sarco suicide pod, meant to give the user a quick, painless, and dignified death. It’s been revealed that the user bore strangulation marks on her neck, however, prompting some to call foul play.
Death With Dignity
The Sarco suicide pod is the brainchild of Dr. Philip Nitschke, who founded a “death with dignity” organization named Exit International. His aim was to craft a “painless and autonomous” method for a terminally ill person to peacefully end their life. His invention was put to use for the first time last month when “The Last Resort” used a 3D printer to create the pod and allow the now-deceased person to end their life in it.
The autopsy is said to include information regarding “strangulation marks on the woman’s neck,” which is why Swiss prosecuting attorney Peter Sticher decided to “extend the scope of the investigation to include murder.” But while the prosecutor has so far refused to publicly confirm any of the reports, a source close to “The Last Resort” has offered plausible explanations for the marks that do not include murder.
The unnamed source stated that the strangulation marks may be from the patient suffering from skull base osteomyelitis. This rare infection can be fatal if not treated.
Strange Marks Found On The Body
“The Last Resort” has not officially given a statement about the alleged strangulation marks other than to state that “without the full autopsy report, (we) cannot comment on the ‘suspicion’ of ‘injuries’ on the neck of the first Sarco user.” The autopsy was performed on September 23, and the organization maintains that it has been hidden from the company and its lawyers. But “The Last Resort” maintains that the suicide pod was used in accordance with Swiss laws.
Not much public information about the suicide pod’s last user has been released. It’s been confirmed that the unnamed deceased person was a 64-year-old woman from the United States who had two adult children, both of whom supported their mother’s right to end her life in this manner. It’s also been released that the woman suffered from a rare auto-immune condition that was not treatable.
A Controversial Device
The Sarco suicide pod can be created using a 3D printer. This million-dollar development has the user enter the pod and, when they are ready, press a button that releases a nitrogen capsule. Once the capsule has burst, the oxygen in the pod is quickly reduced to a fraction, while the CO2 levels are maintained at a very low amount.
The user undergoes a process called hypoxia inside the suicide pod, making them quickly lose consciousness. Their brain is thus deprived of oxygen while they are out, and death quickly and painlessly takes the user. While this was the first known time that the Sarco suicide pod was used on a person, it’s been reported that every eight days, a British citizen travels to Switzerland to undergo some form of assisted suicide.
Sources: Leading Britain’s Conversation
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
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Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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