Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

Ex-Ky. Politico Was Losing It, Pals Say

Divorce, dad's death plagued him before attempted suicide

By Neal Colgrass,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 13, 2009 4:57 PM CDT
Email

(Newser) – A divorce, his father’s death, and a domestic violence order sent Steve Nunn spinning out of control, friends tell the Lexington Herald-Leader. The former Kentucky state lawmaker's attempted suicide and arrest on Friday, hours after his ex-fiancée was gunned down, were only the latest lows in a long decline. "You could tell Steve wasn't Steve a lot of times," a friend says.

Those close to Nunn say his troubles deepened after domestic assault charges prompted him to resign this spring as the state’s deputy secretary for Health and Family Services. His late ex, Amanda Ross, accused him of striking her in the face and throwing her against a lamp. "It caused Steve Nunn to lose his job," his attorney says, and "reputation and drove him to slit his wrists."

Amanda Ross, the ex-girlfriend of former state lawmaker Rep. Steve Nunn, was fatally shot in Lexington, Ky. on Friday, Sept. 11, 2009.
Amanda Ross, the ex-girlfriend of former state lawmaker Rep. Steve Nunn, was fatally shot in Lexington, Ky. on Friday, Sept. 11, 2009.   (AP Photo/The Courier-Journal, David R. Lutman)
This May 1, 2008 photo provided by the Kentucky Office of Creative Services shows former state legislator Steve Nunn and his girlfriend Amanda Ross during the governor's Kentucky Derby party.
This May 1, 2008 photo provided by the Kentucky Office of Creative Services shows former state legislator Steve Nunn and his girlfriend Amanda Ross during the governor's Kentucky Derby party.   (AP Photo/Kentucky Office of Creative Services, John Perkins)
This Friday, Jan. 24, 2003 file photo shows former state Rep. Steve Nunn during a forum in Louisville, Ky.
This Friday, Jan. 24, 2003 file photo shows former state Rep. Steve Nunn during a forum in Louisville, Ky.   (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
To report an error on this story, notify our editors.
A snapshot of the day's best news stories.
 
COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 7 comments
Spudsy
Sep 14, 2009 12:35 PM CDT
This week we have this guy and that dude that was spanking lobbyists. Recently we have gay pickups in MN airports and a Florida pedophile hitting on underage pages in the Senate. I know religious folks tend to see only what they want to, but sooner or later they gotta see that the "Family Values" BS from the GOP is voter manipulation at it's most evil. Read Darwin, smell the coffee and WAKE THE F UP!
Doctor-Zaius
Sep 14, 2009 2:38 AM CDT
Sexual repression turns Republicans into freaks on a lose leash.
Doctor-Zaius
Sep 14, 2009 2:37 AM CDT
I've got no use for people who are successful at killing others and then fail to off themselves properly. Here's a clue, if you feel like committing a murder suicide, off yourself first.

 
crime • Kentucky • assault • suicide attempt • Steve Nunn • Amanda Ross

More Newser Stories

Walmart Shopper Slugs 70-Year-Old Greeter: Cops

Toe Sucker Stalking Arkansas Women (Again)

Man Hid Drugs in Penis: Cops

Missing Teen Feared With Man Who Grabbed Her Before

Breast Milk Attack Ends in Felony Charge
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Other Sites We Like:   24/7 Wall St.   |   Betty Confidential   |   BuzzFeed   |   Cracked   |   Fark   |   Timelines   |   The Frisky   |   Geek Sugar   |   NewsOne