In Switzerland, Reported Use of Suicide Capsule Inflames Debate
The Swiss police said they had detained “several individuals” after a 64-year-old American woman reportedly died by suicide using the controversial device.
Reported "suicide capsule" death of U.S. woman in Switzerland prompts multiple arrests, launch of criminal case
The "Sarco" capsule is designed to allow a person sitting inside to push a button that injects nitrogen gas into the sealed chamber.
American woman's death in suicide capsule leads to arrests in Switzerland
Criminal proceedings have been launched against “several people for incitement and aiding and abetting suicide,” police said.
Swiss bishop warns suicide capsule is ‘dangerous’ as American woman dies in it
Following the death of an American woman in a so-called suicide capsule in Switzerland and the arrest of several people involved in her death, a Swiss bishop said the device is "dangerous" and that people willing to use the capsule should be deferred to palliative care instead.
‘Suicide capsule’ death in Swiss forest prompts multiple arrests, legal probe
Swiss police are investigating the first public use of the Sarco Pod, a suicide capsule, following the death of a 64-year-old American woman.
Swiss police detain several people in connection with suspected death in a ‘suicide capsule’
Police in northern Switzerland say several people have been detained and a criminal case opened in connection with the suspected death of a person in a new “suicide capsule.”
Swiss police make arrests after suicide capsule is used for first time
Swiss police have arrested several people after a controversial futuristic-looking capsule designed to allow its occupant to commit suicide was used for the first time.
Swiss Prosecutor Asks One Person Be Held Over Suicide Pod Use
A Swiss prosecutor said Thursday he had requested one person be remanded in custody after a 64-year-old US woman took her life inside a controversial suicide capsule in Switzerland this week.
Death by Button: Assisted Suicide Capsule Sarco Sparks Legal Battles in Switzerland
An innovative but contentious assisted suicide device known as Sarco has ignited a legal frenzy in Switzerland.
Several detained after American's 'suicide capsule' death in Switzerland: Police
This photograph shows a view of the Sarco assisted suicide capsule, during a press conference organised by the “Last Resort”, a Swiss human rights non-profit association focused on assisted suicide, in Zurich on July 17,
Sarco Suicide Pod: How The Controversial Capsule Functions
A 64-year-old woman from the US recently died by suicide using the Sarco suicide pod at a woodland retreat in Switzerland.
American Woman Dies In Sarco Capsule In Switzerland, Triggering Arrests And Ethical Debate | Controversy Explained
A 64-year-old American woman ended her life using a controversial Sarco capsule in Switzerland, sparking arrests and a heated ...
First-time use of controversial Swiss suicide capsule leads to multiple arrests
Assisted suicide is legal in Switzerland, but authorities said gas used in the capsule doesn't meet safety requirements.
US woman meant to be first to use Sarco ‘suicide pod’ accused company of exploiting her for publicity and money: report
An American woman who was meant to be the first person to use the controversial new Sarco “suicide pod” in Switzerland backed ...
Suicide advocates boast over apparent use of Sarco suicide capsule on US citizen in Switzerland
Police in Switzerland are investigating the alleged use of a suicide capsule to kill multiple people, including a 64-year-old ...