Sarco assisted suicide capsule.
Share this @internewscast.com

A SUICIDE pod activist has taken his own life after being interrogated over the murder of a woman who died in one of the euthanasia devices.

Florian Willet, aged 47, experienced a mental health crisis after being detained by the Swiss Police last year, as reported by Philip Nitschke, the creator of the Sarco suicide pod.

Sarco assisted suicide capsule.
The Sarco assisted suicide capsuleCredit: AFP
Photo of Florian Willet, CEO and Vice President of The Last Resort, at a press conference.
Florian Willet has taken his own life at 47Credit: AFP

Willet, from Germany, was the director of Last Resort, the Swiss suicide organisation which operated the Sarco pods.

He was also a prominent right-to-die activist.

The director was investigated for aiding and abetting suicide.

As part of the probe, prosecutors investigated whether he strangled the woman, but that was ruled out.

Willet was released in December after being held in pre-trial detention for 70 days.

Nitschke, who also leads the pro-assisted dying organization Exit International, remarked: “Gone was his warm smile and self-assurance. Instead, I saw a man who appeared profoundly affected by the ordeal of imprisonment and the unjust accusation of attempted strangulation.”

He revealed that his colleague Willet sought help and went into hospital twice before his death on May 5.

Willet reportedly died in Germany with the help of a specialist organisation, though it is not known exactly how he died.

Nitschke continued: “To describe Florian is to talk of a man who was thoughtful, caring, funny, and friendly. He was an easy person to be around.

“But most of all, Florian was kind. Florian was also passionate about a person’s right to choose when to die.”

Suicide is legal in Switzerland within certain tight restrictions.

The pod had never been used until last year, and there had been warnings that using it for suicide may be illegal.

In September last year, a 64-year-old American woman, who was suffering from an immune disease and wished to remain anonymous, entered the pod and initiated the release of nitrogen gas by pressing a button inside the Sarco pod.

Willet was the only person present when that happened.

YOU’RE NOT ALONE

EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide.

It doesn’t discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers.

It’s the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes.

And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women.

Yet it’s rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now.

That is why The Sun launched the You’re Not Alone campaign.

The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives.

Let’s all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others… You’re Not Alone.

If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support:

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
18-year-old charged with murder in Jacksonville shooting

Jacksonville Shooting: 18-Year-Old Faces Murder Charges

JSO charges 18-year-old Andre Thomas with murder for the shooting death of…
Arrest warrant issued for California doctor in Louisiana abortion pill case

California Doctor Faces Arrest Warrant in Louisiana Over Abortion Pill Case

Authorities in Louisiana have an arrest warrant out for a California doctor…
Napheesa Collier torches WNBA leadership in exit interview

Napheesa Collier Criticizes WNBA Leadership in Candid Exit Interview

Collier, known for her candidness in championing players’ causes, criticized the current…
Skeletal remains found near NYC strip mall believed to be nurse who disappeared 4 years ago

Skeletal Remains Discovered Near NYC Strip Mall Likely Those of Nurse Missing for Four Years

Late Monday afternoon, a partial set of skeletal remains was discovered in…
DOJ sues LA sheriff’s office in its first-ever gun-rights lawsuit over carry delays

LA Sheriff’s Office Faces DOJ’s First Gun-Rights Lawsuit Over Concealed Carry Delays

On Tuesday, the Justice Department initiated a lawsuit against the Los Angeles…
Eastwood Manor community in unincorporated McHenry County, Illinois is finally free of yellow water problem

Eastwood Manor Community in Unincorporated McHenry County, Illinois Resolves Yellow Water Issue

EASTWOOD MANOR, Ill. (WLS) — Residents in one north suburban community say…
Hundreds of federal agents in Chicago carry out operation targeting suspected Tren de Aragua gang members

Chicago Sees Large-Scale Operation as Federal Agents Target Alleged Members of the Tren de Aragua Gang

Hundreds of federal agents executed a “targeted immigration enforcement operation” early Tuesday…
Strong earthquake kills 31 people in a central Philippine region hit by deadly storm just days ago

Powerful earthquake claims 31 lives in central Philippine region recently ravaged by a deadly storm

MANILA, Philippines — A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck offshore in the central…
Government shutdown update: Federal government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty

Government Shutdown Begins, Ushering in New Era of Uncertainty

WASHINGTON — With no deal in sight to extend funding, the U.S.…
Italy’s Meloni says Gaza flotilla risks escalation, could ‘blow up' potential ceasefire deal

Italy’s Meloni Warns Gaza Flotilla Could Endanger Ceasefire Negotiations

The Gaza-bound flotilla involving anti-Israel activists and celebrities, including Greta Thunberg, has…
Marion County man charged with creating CSAM using AI

Marion County Resident Accused of Producing CSAM with Artificial Intelligence

Police say that Lucius Martin was arrested during a traffic stop, where…
UNC Suspends Redneck Revolt Professor

UNC Places Redneck Revolt Professor on Suspension

UNC Chapel Hill professor Dwayne Dixon, a self-identified member of the far-left…