Friday, April 3, 2009

The Death Pact

Max Lom was depressed. His eyesight had failed. The 88-year-old Sarasota man wanted to die, although physically, he was healthy, according to his daughter. Last May, he swallowed a handful of pills in the hope of never waking. It didn't work. Shortly after, Lom began communicating with Final Exit Network, a national organization whose members provide support to those seeking a "peaceful end." Lom was found dead January 4. Family members are outraged at the group, as Lom wasn't terminally ill or suffering. Read more

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