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Florida Teen Kills Himself on Web TV as Viewers LOL

Users egged on bodybuilder as he swallowed pills

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(Newser) – A Florida teenager broadcast his hours-long suicide on an internet video-streaming channel as viewers watched, reports Newteevee. After threatening to kill himself on Justin.tv, the teen was egged on by viewers as well as posters on a chat room he used. The young bodybuilder, 19, took a fatal overdose of pills on camera, then lay on his bed for hours. One viewer eventually contacted police.

Close to 200 people were watching the video feed as police broke in, with some commenting "OMG" and "LOL." The teen, who went by the user name CandyJunkie, had reportedly threatened suicide before, leading some to believe his threats and the video were a hoax. Justin.tv's CEO had no comment on the case but stressed that it was up to the online community to report disturbing videos.

A 19-year-old Florida man broadcast his suicide live on an internet video-streaming channel.
A 19-year-old Florida man broadcast his suicide live on an internet video-streaming channel.   (Shutter Stock)
The CEO of live video streaming website Justin.tv said the site relies on users to flag disturbing videos.
The CEO of live video streaming website Justin.tv said the site relies on users to flag disturbing videos.   (©b_d_solis)
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As for the broadcaster incident last night, we don’t comment on individual videos, however, our policy prohibits inappropriate content on Justin.tv.
- Justin.tv CEO Michael Siebel

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iamthereama
Nov 21, 08 10:21 PM CST
That's really sad. It's too bad that people didn't trace his IP for he killed himself. Reply
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petepenguin
Nov 21, 08 10:57 PM CST
I hear network and cable TV is thinking it may have series potential.Yeah,I know,that's in bad taste.That's my point. Reply
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Shannonals
Dec 3, 08 4:06 PM CST
Where was hisparents when this was occurring? I read his Fathre was expressing his outrage, but at the same time, why was he not aware of what his child was doing or saying online Reply
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