Monday, February 13, 2006

Internet Suicide Pacts Surge in Japan

"The number of Japanese who killed themselves in online suicide pacts rose sharply last year, according to the BBC. Japan has one of the highest suicide rates in the world, and the pacts may appeal to those scared to die alone. These Japanese internet 'suicide clubs' accounted for at least 26 deaths in the last 2 months."

source:http://yro.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=06/02/12/203225

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