17 year old jumps off Mandarin Oriental Hotel in NYC, a 750 foot drop

[outrider567]

His body was torn in half after he hit something on the way down, he had just recently broken up with his girlfriend

 

[CW36]

Well at least he made sure of his success I guess..

I'd discourage anyone from attempting to CTB so soon after a breakup. Emotions are too raw and you're not thinking straight. CTB should be done with a 'cool', rational head.

 

[Unattainable666]

Well at least he made sure he'd succeed I guess. But no one should attempt CTB so soon after a breakup, when things are raw and you're not thinking straight, especially at that age..

I agree with you 100%

 

[Rational man]

Terrible end !

 

[LaVieEnRose]

"All suicide is valid and should not ever be discouraged let alone prevented"

 

[FuneralCry]

Those who manage to ctb this way really are so brave to me, jumping sounds like such a terrifying method so I admire those with the courage for it. But anyway at least that person is spared from all future suffering, rest in peace.

 

[Csmith8827]

Well at least he made sure of his success I guess..

I'd discourage anyone from attempting to CTB so soon after a breakup. Emotions are too raw and you're not thinking straight. CTB should be done with a 'cool', rational head.

Hmm I always saw emotions as a good propeller to CTB honestly...they can put you in the right headspace to be able to CTB...Everytime I got close to catching the bus or felt like I wanted to/would be able to it was emotionally driven...

 

[dialogos]

Torn in half? I don't think he planned it that way... I can't imagine the pain even if it was fast... It's giving me anxiety thinking about it...

 

[MyLifeIsANightmare]

 

[CW36]

Hmm I always saw emotions as a good propeller to CTB honestly...they can put you in the right headspace to be able to CTB...Everytime I got close to catching the bus or felt like I wanted to/would be able to it was emotionally driven...

I understand your point. I used to feel that way, that I needed strong emotions to do in the moment. But I believe that the sense of it all, depends on whether if it's a one off blow or a recurring theme right? Perhaps the latter has come after the former, but for the latter alone to cause a CTB is different imo. Now that I don't hold any anger, and rather feel fairly empty of emotions in general, I've never felt so confident and convinced that what I plan to do is right, because I've made peace with myself and the world, and I've made that decision with the coolest of heads. So emotions and being emotionless can both arrive at that final juncture, but I guess what I'm saying is that it's easier to justify doing it, when you've had all the time in the world to reflect, and yet still decide to do it.

 

[acerace]

I'm curious how he got up there.