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A Florida tanning salon owner reportedly upset by President Barack Obama's reelection apparently committed suicide after scrawling "F*** Obama" across his will.
The 64-year-old owner of a Tropical Tan salon in Key West, Fla., was "very upset about the election results," his partner Michael Cossey told police Officer Anna Dykes, according to the Keynoter. Prior to his death, the owner was reportedly "very stressed about his business." He told Cossey, "If Barack gets re-elected, I'm not going to be around."
The man was found dead in his bedroom on Nov. 8, according to the Keynoter. Empty prescription bottles were also found, one of which was Seroquel -- a drug used to treat bipolar disorder, depression and schizophrenia.
Election season can be filled with hyperbole, but certain statements may be indicative of a very non-political issue. The National Institute of Health cautions that suicide attempts and threats are a serious matter: "Always take suicide attempts and threats seriously ... The person needs mental health care right away. Do not dismiss the person as just trying to get attention." People in the U.S. who need help can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
The 64-year-old owner of a Tropical Tan salon in Key West, Fla., was "very upset about the election results," his partner Michael Cossey told police Officer Anna Dykes, according to the Keynoter. Prior to his death, the owner was reportedly "very stressed about his business." He told Cossey, "If Barack gets re-elected, I'm not going to be around."
The man was found dead in his bedroom on Nov. 8, according to the Keynoter. Empty prescription bottles were also found, one of which was Seroquel -- a drug used to treat bipolar disorder, depression and schizophrenia.
Election season can be filled with hyperbole, but certain statements may be indicative of a very non-political issue. The National Institute of Health cautions that suicide attempts and threats are a serious matter: "Always take suicide attempts and threats seriously ... The person needs mental health care right away. Do not dismiss the person as just trying to get attention." People in the U.S. who need help can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
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