39-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Indianapolis Planet Fitness Tanning Bed After Three Days

Nov 13, 2024, 02:01 AM

A 39-year-old man, identified as Derek Sink, was found dead in a tanning bed at a Planet Fitness gym on Indianapolis's south side on Monday morning. According to reports, Sink visited the tanning facility on Friday, and his body went unnoticed for three days while the gym remained open. Sink's family, who had reported him missing, told WTHR 13News that they are calling for stricter policies at tanning facilities. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) has launched an investigation into the incident.