PORTLAND, Ore. — An Oregon man, who was arrested after he tried to set up a mass suicide on Valentine’s Day, had been urging women to kill themselves for at least five years, officials confirmed. A man first thought to be behind a Valentine's Day online suicide pact is unlikely to kill himself, and is more likely a predator of the emotions of vulnerable women, Oregon authorities say. – A man used an Internet chat room to try to set up a mass suicide on Valentine's Day involving more than two dozen women across the United States and Canada, Gerald Krein (search), 26, was A man who tried to organize a Valentine’s Day mass suicide has been sentenced to up to 20 years in a state mental hospital. Gerald Krein Jr., 27, had been charged with solicitation to commit GRANTS PASS, ORE. - A man used an Internet chat room to try to set up a mass suicide on Valentine’s Day involving more than two dozen women across the United States and Canada, authorities said A man used an Internet chat room to try to set up a mass suicide on Valentine's Day involving more than two dozen women across the United States and Canada, authorities said. Gerald Krein, 26, was — A man who tried to organize a Valentine's Day mass suicide has been sentenced to up to 20 years in a state mental hospital. Gerald Krein Jr., 27, had been charged with solicitation to commit A man used e-mail to try to set up a mass suicide on Valentine's Day involving as many as 32 people across the United States and Canada, authorities said. Gerald Krien, 26, was arrested Wednesday The alleged ring-leader of a mass Valentine's Day suicide pact arranged on the internet has been arrested in the US. Gerald Krien, 26, had apparently roped 32 people into the deal, including a PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A man who used an Internet chat room to try to set up a mass suicide on Valentine's Day had been trying to persuade women for at least five years to have sex with him and Valentine’s Day is not the mushy, romantic holiday so often depicted on TV and commercials. What is for some a chance to celebrate true love is, for others, a difficult time of the year that can "Valentine's day is the day of love, and people that commit suicide usually feel unloved or feel unworthy to love those that they're with," Dr. John Robertson said. Psychologists believe there is a connection between depression and suicide, and the day of love only brings awareness to those who feel lonely. Gerald Crane. Funeral Service: November 3, 2024 2:00 PM Funeral Home: Gutterman’s Woodbury Chapel 8000 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY 11797 Notes: Despite these concerns, the association between Valentine's Day and suicide rates remains ambiguous. Some studies have discovered a link between the two, while others have discovered no substantial difference in suicide rates on Valentine's Day versus other days of the year - especially holidays. Yet, it is crucial to highlight that suicide is For two hours in December, college senior Jaime Shockman answered questions posed by 26-year-old Gerald Krein, who is now accused of attempting to lure emotionally fragile women to his Oregon home (Content Warning: Suicide, Depression) Valentine's Day, like many holidays, gets quite a lot of attention each year, to the point of painting the month they’re set in a certain shade; in February's case, pink and red. We see commercials across television and on the internet adorned in hearts, in (sometimes ironic) appreciation for the season. Over 49,000 people died by suicide in 2022. 1 death every 11 minutes. Many adults think about suicide or attempt suicide. 13.2 million seriously thought about suicide. 3.8 million made a plan for suicide. 1.6 million attempted suicide. Are you feeling sad or lonely this Valentine’s Day? We don’t usually associate Valentine’s Day with depression, but if you’ve recently gone through a breakup or if you’re dealing with persistent disappointment in your love life, Valentine’s Day can be a depressing affair. Emotions Related to Loss The weather on Valentine's Day 1976 was typical for the season. Cold. Gerald and Grace Lawrie, and a sister had left the two pals alone at their two-storey Etobicoke home. They were visiting We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Dismiss
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