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Swiss Police Detain Several After 64-Year-Old American Uses Sarco Suicide Pod
Sep 24, 2024, 01:00 PM
Swiss police have detained several people following the first reported use of the controversial Sarco suicide pod. The incident involved a 64-year-old American woman who died after using the capsule near a forest cabin in northern Switzerland. Authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the matter, with those detained being investigated for accessory to suicide. The Sarco pod, designed for euthanasia, has sparked significant debate and controversy. The detentions and investigation were announced on Tuesday.
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