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American woman dies in ‘suicide capsule’ in Switzerland

Reported "suicide capsule" death of U.S. woman in Switzerland prompts multiple arrests, launch of criminal case

The "Sarco" capsule is designed to allow a person sitting inside to push a button that injects nitrogen gas into the sealed chamber.

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Several detained after American's 'suicide capsule' death in Switzerland: Police

Multiple people were detained and a criminal case has been opened in northern Switzerland after a person died by assisted suicide Monday, according to police.

American woman's death in suicide capsule leads to arrests in Switzerland

Criminal proceedings have been launched against “several people for incitement and aiding and abetting suicide,” police said.

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Grisly suicide-pod tale blows up lies of ‘dignity’ in assisted suicide

The news broke last week that an American woman became the first-ever victim of the Sarco pod — a ghastly device that ...

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In Switzerland, Reported Use of Suicide Capsule Inflames Debate

The Swiss police said they had detained “several individuals” after a 64-year-old American woman reportedly died by suicide ...

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Swiss Government Says Assisted Suicide Capsule Does Not Meet Safety Standards

Unfortunately, people who want to end their lives via medically-induced suicide near the snowy Alps have to do it the right ...

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Several people detained in Switzerland after person dies in a ‘suicide capsule'

The “Sarco” suicide capsule, which has never been used before, is designed to allow a person inside to push a button that ...

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Suicide advocates boast over apparent use of Sarco suicide capsule on US citizen in Switzerland

Police in Switzerland are investigating the alleged use of a suicide capsule to kill multiple people, including a 64-year-old ...

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