Celebrities and fans alike are stunned by the news of the death of 63-year-old Robin Williams by what is reported as an apparent suicide. Williams was found dead in his home at 11:55 am on Monday morning. He was last seen on Sunday night by his wife, at approximately 10 pm. Assistant Chief Deputy Coroner […]
Alaska State Troopers searched for a man reported to be suicidal in the Palmer area after receiving reports on late Monday night. A call went in to troopers at 11:02 pm from acquaintances of 26-year-old Wasilla resident Daniel Bailey alleging that he was drinking and driving around someplace in the Valley with a gun. The […]
Levels of a small molecule found only in humans and in other primates are lower in the brains of depressed individuals, according to researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Institute. This discovery may hold a key to improving treatment options for those who suffer from depression. Depression is a common cause of disability, and […]
A 56-year-old Kodiak mother contacted troopers on Monday reporting that her son was suicidal. Troopers responded immediately to the report at 11:12 am. Troopers would find that as they were enroute to the scene, the 29-year-old man had taken a table and had set it on fire. When troopers arrived at the scene, they would […]