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 using the controversial device.
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.
Swiss bishop warns suicide capsule is ‘dangerous’ as American woman dies in it
Following the death of an American woman in a so-called suicide capsule in Switzerland and the arrest of several people involved in her death, a Swiss bishop said the device is "dangerous" and that people willing to use the capsule should be deferred to palliative care instead.
First-time use of controversial Swiss suicide capsule leads to multiple arrests
Assisted suicide is legal in Switzerland, but authorities said gas used in the capsule doesn't meet safety requirements.
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.
‘Suicide capsule’ death in Swiss forest prompts multiple arrests, legal probe
Swiss police are investigating the first public use of the Sarco Pod, a suicide capsule, following the death of a 64-year-old American woman.
American woman becomes first to use new ‘suicide pod,’ leading to several arrests
Several arrests were allegedly made on Monday after a 64-year-old American woman used a “suicide pod” to kill herself in northern Switzerland. The first-ever use of the Sarco pod took place “under a canopy of trees” near a woodland cabin in Merishausen,
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.
Suicide Pod organisers describe moment woman was euthanised in capsule
The Sarco pod was created by Dr Philip Nitschke, the director of pro-euthanasia group Exit International. It is a 3D printed capsule, explicitly designed for use in assisted suicide. Those inside the pod press a button, which causes the chamber to flood with nitrogen gas, reducing oxygen levels so rapidly that the person loses consciousness.
American woman dies in first reported use of controversial 'suicide capsule'
A controversial 'suicide capsule' was reportedly used for the first time in Switzerland by an American woman from the Midwest.
Swiss police make arrests after suicide capsule is used for first time
Swiss police have arrested several people after a controversial futuristic-looking capsule designed to allow its occupant to commit suicide was used for the first time.
Swiss police detain several people in connection with suspected death in a ‘suicide capsule’
Police in northern Switzerland say several people have been detained and a criminal case opened in connection with the ...
Arrests after Aussie suicide pod designed by Philip Nitschke used for first time in Switzerland
Swiss authorities have detained several people who may have been involved in the death of an American woman on Monday after ...
How does a Sarco suicide pod work? Does someone die in just 5 minutes after pressing a button?
The Sarco suicide capsule is supposed to provide a peaceful death via asphyxia with nitrogen gas. The first user, an American ...
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