NYPD: Two Suicides Occur in Manhattan on Same Day
Two unconnected people reportedly jumped off two separate buildings on Saturday, October 12. An unidentified 52 year-old man leapt from 315 8th Ave. at around 5 a.m., cops said. At around 3:30 p.m., an 81 year-old woman reportedly flung herself from the Park Regis Apartments on E. 89th St. Witnesses say that she was decapitated.
Two people reportedly leapt to their deaths in Manhattan on Saturday, October 12, authorities confirmed to Straus News.
At around 5 a.m., a 52 year-old man reportedly flung himself from the 17th floor of 315 8th Ave., cops said. He was pronounced dead on the scene by arriving EMS units. The circumstances behind his death remain under investigation and the victim’s name has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
At around 3:30 p.m., police responded to a 911 call at the Park Regis Apartments, at 50 E. 89th St. They reportedly discovered 81 year-old Patricia Blumenthal on the pavement, and now believe that she had jumped from the 28th floor of the building. She had apparently been decapitated mid-fall, and had also lost an arm, traumatized witnesses told the New York Post. People were attending a wedding at a church across the way when Blumenthal reportedly jumped, terrifying them, according to a report in the Daily Mail.
If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal, you can dial 911 or 988 to connect to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Veterans can press “1” after dialing 988 to connect directly to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline. There is also a YouthLine: Text “teen2teen” to #839863, or call 1-877-968-8491.