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Military Veterans Account For 1/5 Of U.S. Suicides

There are a growing number of families that are not honored for losing loved ones who served their country. Their family members committed suicide. Monday, counselors and families who’ve known people who’ve committed suicide met at a pavilion in Trinity Park.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/05/28

Mugshot of Donald McFaden Orange II. (credit: Parker Co. Sheriff's Office)

North Texas Jail Escapee Kills Himself In N.C.

Officials with the Parker County Sheriff’s Office say they have been notified that an inmate escapee from their jail has shot and killed himself. Donald McFaden Orange II walked away from a work detail Friday afternoon.

2012/05/22

Arnie Spanier:The NFL Needs To Protect It’s Players

Arnie thinks the NFL needs to do something and be more concerned about protecting it’s players.

2012/05/03

Junior Seau Found Dead At California Home

Seau was a standout linebacker with the University of Southern California before going to the San Diego Chargers, whom he led to the Super Bowl following the 1994 season.

2012/05/02

Mother Claims Lewisville ISD Covered Up Montana Lance Suicide

A mother in The Colony says she received a phone call the day Montana Lance hanged himself. She claims she was told to keep her mouth shut.

2012/05/01

Murder Suspect Found Dead In Denison Home

Investigators said that a homeowner accused in a fatal shooting near a North Texas golf course was found dead on the eve of his murder trial.

2012/04/16

Garland Medical City Dallas Hospital Shooting

Coffee Run Turns Into Attempted Murder, Ends With Suicide At Dallas Hospital

What started as a trip to Starbucks ended in the attempted murder of a woman and the suicide of her husband.

2012/04/10

Dallas Student’s Fall From Texas Tech Parking Garage Ruled Suicide

The Lubbock County medical examiner says the death of a Texas Tech student from Dallas who fell from the upper levels of an 11-story parking garage was a suicide.

2012/02/11

TV personality Don Cornelius presents the BET Lifetime Achievement Award onstage during the 2009 BET Awards. (credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

‘Soul Train’ Host Don Cornelius Dead Of Suicide

Don Cornelius, who with the creation of “Soul Train” helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture with funky music, groovy dance steps and cutting edge style, died early Wednesday of an apparent suicide.

2012/02/01

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Group Helping Female Veterans Adjust To Life After War

In the Metroplex alone, there are almost 15,000 female veterans under the age of 45. Nationwide, there are more than 700,000 of them in need of help.

2012/01/27

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Former Keller Educator In Child Porn Case Dead In Jail

A former North Texas educator awaiting sentencing on child pornography counts has been found hanged in his jail cell.

2011/07/07

Terrell pastor Matthew D. Jarrell accused of sexual assault. (credit: West Virginia Regional Jail)

North Texas Pastor Facing W.Va. Sex Charge Hangs Self In Jail

West Virginia State Police are investigating the death of a 41-year-old North Texas pastor who killed himself while in custody on a sexual assault charge. Matthew Jarrell of Terrell, hanged himself with a bed sheet.

2011/05/23