Empire State Building Suicide Discovered When Leg Found - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

SecretMethod70 · 04-14-2007, 01:14 AM

http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2007/04...d_when_le.html

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ESB Suicide Discovered When Leg Found on 33rd Street

This just in from the Associated Press, and more than a bit disconcerting:

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NEW YORK (AP) — A man jumped to his death Friday out the window of a 69th-floor law office in the Empire State Building.

Police responded to the New York City landmark shortly before 3 p.m. after a 911 caller reported seeing a severed leg — covered in a gray sock — on the street below. The rest of the body was recovered from a setback on the 30th floor.

Apparently more than 30 people have jumped to their deaths from the 76-year-old tower. The AP does not report how many dismembered themselves in the process.

I can only imagine what it must have been like to discover that leg.

bparker805 · 04-14-2007, 02:35 AM

this might come off wrong... but, seriously (first thought):

bobby · 04-14-2007, 06:41 AM

while we are on the subject.....

xoxoxoo

Lady Sage · 04-14-2007, 12:45 PM

Bobby... sometimes you frighten me...

G5_Todd · 04-15-2007, 05:53 PM

i hope people that off themselves like that go straight to hell for putting other people at danger....

Supple Cow · 04-15-2007, 06:55 PM

When the SO and I were up there last summer, we spent a while musing over whether somebody trying to commit suicide could actually make it all the way past that second landing by jumping off at the observatory. We guessed not, but it looks like we were wrong! (I'm going to hell if I make the terrible joke I'm thinking.)

On a more serious note, it's scary when suicidal people have such little regard for other's lives. (Or maybe just not enough forethought?) This isn't as bad as the man who parked on the train tracks and lived, killing and injuring dozens on the train, but still.

analog · 04-15-2007, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Supple Cow

When the SO and I were up there last summer, we spent a while musing over whether somebody trying to commit suicide could actually make it all the way past that second landing by jumping off at the observatory. We guessed not, but it looks like we were wrong! (I'm going to hell if I make the terrible joke I'm thinking.)

...if anyone else tries it, he's already got a leg up on the competition?

Xazy · 04-16-2007, 03:08 AM

Horrible topic I actually knew the guy he was a friend of a friends. He was over at my place probably 2 months or so ago for a meal. Sadly the guy who jumped before him a year ago was also local from the neighborhood.

04-14-2007, 06:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
bobby Super Moderator Location: 18,000+ posts on TFP #1,2,3,4 and 5,but I'm not counting!	while we are on the subject..... xoxoxoo __________________ "Life goes on,within you,and...with out you !" xoxoxoo

04-14-2007, 12:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lady Sage Mistress of Mayhem Location: Canton, Ohio	Bobby... sometimes you frighten me... __________________ If only closed minds came with closed mouths. Minds are like parachutes, they function best when open. It`s Easier to Change a Condom Than a Diaper Yes, the rumors are true... I actually AM a Witch.

04-15-2007, 05:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
G5_Todd Junkie Location: Reichstag	i hope people that off themselves like that go straight to hell for putting other people at danger.... __________________ "....and when you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." -General Franks

04-14-2007, 02:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
bparker805 is KING! Location: On the path to Valhalla.	this might come off wrong... but, seriously (first thought):

04-15-2007, 06:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Supple Cow Americow, the Beautiful Location: Washington, D.C.	When the SO and I were up there last summer, we spent a while musing over whether somebody trying to commit suicide could actually make it all the way past that second landing by jumping off at the observatory. We guessed not, but it looks like we were wrong! (I'm going to hell if I make the terrible joke I'm thinking.) On a more serious note, it's scary when suicidal people have such little regard for other's lives. (Or maybe just not enough forethought?) This isn't as bad as the man who parked on the train tracks and lived, killing and injuring dozens on the train, but still.

04-16-2007, 03:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
Xazy People in masks cannot be trusted Location: NYC	Horrible topic I actually knew the guy he was a friend of a friends. He was over at my place probably 2 months or so ago for a meal. Sadly the guy who jumped before him a year ago was also local from the neighborhood.