by Kat W.
Member since:
September 19, 2008

Florida Teen Live-Streams His Suicide Online

November 21, 2008 12:25 PM UTC
views: 0 | comments: 19

I find this very distrubing.

Abraham Biggs, 19, Was Egged On by Fellow Bloggers, Cops Say

By EMILY FRIEDMAN
Nov. 21, 2008

A Florida teenager who used a webcam to live-stream his suicide Wednesday was reportedly encouraged by other people on the Web site, authorities told ABCNews.com.

"People were egging him on and saying things like 'go ahead and do it, faggot,' said Wendy Crane, an investigator at the Broward County Medical Examiner's office

Abraham Biggs, 19, of Pembroke Pines, Fla., had been blogging on an online body-building message board and had linked to his page on Justin.tv, a live video streaming Web site, where the camera rolled as he overdosed on prescription pills, according to Crane.

Read the rest of the story here:  

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/MindMoodNews/story?id=6306126&page=1

Comments: 19

Ryan M. Nov 21, 2008, 12:39pm UTC
That is sick that people would egg him on. It is also very sad for the young man.
Kat W. Nov 21, 2008, 12:43pm UTC
I can't imagine what the family is going through.
Mary Bee Nov 21, 2008, 12:48pm UTC
It just never ends.....
Lisa C. Nov 21, 2008, 12:50pm UTC
This is so sad. He lived in the next town over from where I grew up. It's a shame.
Kat W. Nov 21, 2008, 1:00pm UTC
OMG Sharon, being fairly new here I did not know this. I am so terribly sorry for your loss. These people are evil and disgusting.

If and when you find them, I will help you.
Julia Star Nov 21, 2008, 1:12pm UTC
They should find the people who egged this person on and publish their names in the newspaper.
Kat W. Nov 21, 2008, 1:21pm UTC
Julia, along with their photos!
Megan R. Nov 21, 2008, 1:27pm UTC
That is just sick.
Kat W. Nov 21, 2008, 1:34pm UTC
Megan, it really is.
Senetria Gibson Nov 21, 2008, 1:44pm UTC
Sad
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Nov 21, 2008, 4:55pm UTC
My 16 y/o completed suicide, but not on a video. This family is left now to pick up the pieces and go on. Horrible.
Kat W. Nov 21, 2008, 5:43pm UTC
Carol, I am so very sorry for your loss.
Denise W. Nov 21, 2008, 8:28pm UTC
So sad
April H. Nov 21, 2008, 10:10pm UTC
Sharon & Carol I am so sad for you. This has to tear at your heart. My prayers are with you and this young man's family.

For everyones info, the web site has taken this video down but you tube is still streaming the video including when the cops arrive, this has to be as devastating to the famioly as I can imagine. Shame on you tube and the people whio posted it there.
Kelly M. Nov 21, 2008, 10:37pm UTC
thanks for posting to one for me one for you!
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Nov 22, 2008, 4:48pm UTC
Thank you all for your support and kind words.

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