Facebook post leads to suicide discovery

VERULAM – A 42-year-old man was discovered hanging in his home after his wife viewed a concerning Facebook post on his page on Monday morning.

The community contacted RUSA Officers for assistance at approximately 08:26. On arrival, Reaction Officers proceeded to an informal home where the body of the deceased was located on the floor of his room.

According to his wife, she left to her place of employment at approximately 06:00. She was perusing Facebook when she came across a post by her husband which indicated that he may be suicidal. She contacted a neighbour and requested a wellness check.

The neighbour proceeded to the residence and discovered the door ajar. When she peered inside, she discovered the man hanging by a rope tied to a rafter. She called out to members of the community who arrived at the house, cut the rope and placed the unresponsive man on the floor. Circumstances surrounding the suicide were not immediately established.