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Sarco Pod

Was the First Sarco Pod Death in Switzerland Suicide or Murder?

04 Nov 2024

The debut use of the controversial “Sarco” pod, a device designed for assisted suicide, has become the subject of heated debate in Switzerland. On September 23, a 64-year-old American woman reportedly used the pod near a forest cabin in Merishausen, Switzerland, intending to end her life. However, initial reports that...

Use Of Controversial ‘Suicide Pods’ In Switzerland Suspended Amid Investigation

07 Oct 2024

The use of 'suicide pods,' also known as 'suicide capsules,' has been suspended in Switzerland following a criminal investigation into the death of a 64-year-old American woman, who became the first person to use the device. Advocacy groups reported that over 370 individuals were in the process of applying for...

Suicide Pod: Who Invented It, How It Works, Laws And Controversy Around It

26 Sep 2024

Invention of the Sarco Pod The Sarco pod, a controversial euthanasia device, has made headlines after a 64-year-old American woman used it to end her life in a Swiss forest. The device, short for "sarcophagus," was invented in 2017 by Australian euthanasia advocate Dr. Philip Nitschke, in collaboration with Dutch...