Man jumped to death from Swissotel The Stamford @ City Hall

[Darthrevan]

A man believed to be in his 30s was found dead in front of the Swissotel The Stamford at Raffles City on Tuesday afternoon.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it received a call at 12.40pm and sent an ambulance to the scene. The man, who is believed to have plunged from a height, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Foldable screens were set up to obscure the gruesome scene, where at least four areas were covered with white plastic sheets. The man's body which lay nearby was covered with a blue police tent.

One of the hotel's restaurants on the ground floor, Introbar, was also temporarily closed, with foldable screens set up to cover its full-length glass windows which faced the walkway outside.

Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/man-found-dead-outside-the-swissotel-the-stamford-hotel-20131029

[Vega]

is he a local?

[Jman888]

suicide or accident?

[Hamburger]

cant help it......but Integrated resort comes to mind.

[Mcf777]

Seems like Westin and MBS are the preferred suicide venue.

Most of the rooms window are all closed.

 

If they want to jump, have to go to open area

Edited October 29, 2013 by Mcf777

[Sabian]

Won't be the last.

[2BDriver]

At this age of 30's is the brightest part of a person lifetime, sad to see he had chosen this way and his love one's must be very painful of his sudden demise, rest in peace.

[Fcw75]

I have heard that those who commit suicide, they will have to relive the act for 500 times.

 

Edited October 29, 2013 by Fcw75

[Nolicense]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foldable screens were set up to obscure the gruesome scene, where at least four areas were covered with white plastic sheets. The man's body which lay nearby was covered with a blue police tent.

One of the hotel's restaurants on the ground floor, Introbar, was also temporarily closed, with foldable screens set up to cover its full-length glass windows which faced the walkway outside.

Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/man-found-dead-outside-the-swissotel-the-stamford-hotel-20131029

 

The foldable screens like not very effective. anyway the blue tent up liao after police arrive..

[LoverofCar]

Looking at the photo..the body must be smashed...those wait for taxi there must have seem the full incident...nightmare..

[Celicar]

suicide or accident?

Another possibility is crime.

[Ah_Zai]

According to a friend who used to be in SCDF, those who chose to end their life from height don't die from impact but from heart attack while they are on their way down. Generally the body is more or less complete on impact (limbs will be in awkward angles though) but the spillages from the cracked skull or perforated body can spurt meters away. These spillages can include parts of the organs, tooth, tongue, brain, intestines and the bowels within ...

 

 

(Please don't junk me. Am just sharing.)

Edited October 29, 2013 by Ah_Zai

[Macrosszero]

According to a friend who used to be in SCDF, those who chose to end their life from height don't die from impact but from heart attack while they are on their way down. Generally the body is more or less complete on impact (limbs will be in awkward angles though) but the spillages from the cracked skull or perforated body can spurt meters away. These spillages can include parts of the organs, tooth, tongue, brain, intestines and the bowels within ...

 

 

(Please don't junk me. Am just sharing.)

How about skydivers, base jumpers and bungee jumpers?

[Cindytan]

Not another suicide case. Everything have a solution why resort to suicide!

Edited October 29, 2013 by Cindytan

[Ah_Zai]

How about skydivers, base jumpers and bungee jumpers?

 

Good point. I see him again I ask him.

 

Am guessing those who chose to commit suicide by jumping wasn't in a clear state of mind. When they took the leap, they probably "awaken", regretted, knew it's the end and got a shock (heart attack)

 

Those who went for bungee jumped with full anticipation that they know they will be okay and the body is prepared. Remember the feeling when you completed 1.8 KM of your 2.4 KM run, you know you are in your last round and suddenly you feel your heart thumping strongly with anticipation knowing you will get that f**king Silver! $200!! CHOING AH!!!!

[Ah_Zai]

cant help it......but Integrated resort comes to mind.

 

Cannot help it la. Singapore is too small unlike other bigger countries who could do inter-state trading. Am not economy expert but it looks like most of Singapore's revenue come internally from our regular computer tradeshows aka I.T pasar malams, ERPs, Casinos...,

[Qpik]

Since opening till now, this would make it the fourth case.

 

1st case - local (iirc stayed on 53th flr)

2nd - foreigner (stayed on 59th flr)

3rd - foreigner (60th flr ??)

4th - nationality & flr unknown

 

Iirc, 1st case, the remains splattered & poor TD was in shock, really gruesome sight.

 

whatever the reason, I hope his family members don't blame themselves, learn to pull together and move on.

Edited October 29, 2013 by Qpik

[Maseratigood]

 

Cannot help it la. Singapore is too small unlike other bigger countries who could do inter-state trading. Am not economy expert but it looks like most of Singapore's revenue come internally from our regular computer tradeshows aka I.T pasar malams, ERPs, Casinos...,

 

 

I think gahmen should make the casinos to fund the installation of safety nets outside these hotels at levels 2, 3, 4 etc to provide multiple safety 'barriers' to slow down and 'catch' these jumping bodies!! The nets can save their lives.

 

Of course not every jump is linked to the casinos, but safety comes first and the casinos' contributions to the nets are useful in saving lives.