A man who was found hanging from a tree in Piedmont Park on Thursday may have committed suicide.
Police responding to Piedmont Park in midtown Atlanta around 5 a.m. found a man hanging from a rope in a tree near the Charles Allen Dr. gate.
Social media users — already fired up by cop shootings of 2 black men — referred to the hanging as a “modern day lynching.”
But police and the coroner, who are trained to assess such things, determined the man had committed suicide.
“There were no discernible signs of a struggle or foul play,” police spokesman Donald Hannah said. A “Fulton County medical examiner concurred that the death was consistent with a suicide.”
Mayor Kasim Reed referred the case to the FBI anyway.
“I am deeply saddened by the loss of a young man’s life last night in Piedmont Park,” Reed said. “This disturbing event demands our full attention. The Atlanta Police Department (APD) is conducting a robust investigation into his death and I have asked to receive regular briefings on the status of the investigation.”
Lennon Lacy…Kendrick Johnson. Were those suicides too?
..I dont smoke neither …But I feel like I need a cigarette or a blunt…my nerves are bad with all this killing and death….
who the hell climbs up in a tree and hangs themselves…i mean when are we gonna stop being blind man!
Roll up
Roll up
Also reports are stating that KKK members were passing out fliers in the park last night…
Also reports are stating that KKK members were passing out fliers in the park last night…
Somebody on Twitter called out the local Ga news station. They weren’t reporting on this story. They were confronted on Twitter as to why,,,Their response-We don’t report suicides…Of course Twitter was able to dig up several stories upon which they reported on yt folk committing suicide? We don’t even know if this truly was one,,,But the less attention, the less likely the truth is to come out. I’m tired? I’m muthafûckin tied?
Somebody on Twitter called out the local Ga news station. They weren’t reporting on this story. They were confronted on Twitter as to why,,,Their response-We don’t report suicides…Of course Twitter was able to dig up several stories upon which they reported on yt folk committing suicide? We don’t even know if this truly was one,,,But the less attention, the less likely the truth is to come out. I’m tired? I’m muthafûckin tied?
i heard that. they been passing out fliers in other park too nah?
? I’m rolling up right now ?? I’m so tired of this shiit here ?
Too bad you aren’t close. Bae gone to cop right now. You could come smoke with us.
Suicide my ass!!! I lived in Midtown for 23 years on & own a condo on 7th street 3 blocks away from Piedmont Park! No way in hell a black man in GA committing suicide in PITCH BLACK during CLOSED PARK HOURS! This was a crime & this seems like typical white washed cops trying to cover up & prevent a race war! GA was & still is one of the most racist states in America & was the practice ground for lynchers back in the day!
Not surprised this is what they DO ? KILL US THEN COVER IT UP ? REST EASY BABY ? prayers for the fam and US ?
GA been racist. KKK been alive and well there a long time. Stop this. Next. *bams blog gavel*
Big stank? Come give me a hug ?
You are tired because you actually used your brain all day. Loved your insight today.
I told a friend this just this morning! I need a square and I don’t even smoke!!!
I think people think it’s a joke when we say it’s hunting season in these streets.
This isn’t new…. easiest way to murder a black man: RIP Antwan Sedgwick died Oct. 4, 1995 found hanging from playground monkey bars by his own belt. Dated a white woman and her family constantly threatened his life.
Updated: You can YouTube the HBO documentary about him.
If any lurkers or Rose’s practice voodoo or any other nature based spiritual practices, its about that time. I don’t but I’m sure someone here can light a black candle and write a few names on it.
I wouldn’t be surprised if a few people at the news station , wore pointy white hoods at night.
PLEASE OH PLEASE BURN ONE FOR ME!!!
Does that really work…? ????
yes, that’s why its banned according to white Jesus (my opinion) on the last part
chitting me, been to texas
I stopped smoking herb but I do herb teas, wine, edibles. If I did not keep a nice tub of high quality herb coconut oil in the fridge…I just don’t know. Make a tea, steep a few stalks(lil shake if you want it stronger) in hot water, I like to add fresh lemon grass. Strain, add honey sip and try to relax. These are some stressful times.
How do you think the Haitians defeated the French? Yeah they had fire power but they did have a little assistance. Yes it works if you known what you are doing . Research the Orisha
When you’re just too motherfckn through that you can’t even comment or speak anymore. I already have an idgaf attitude but managed to be polite with company….not today or ever until shit change.
It would have to be white Jesus because I know the real Jews had rituals . They didn’t make sacrifices and burn specific incense for nothing
It would have to be white Jesus because I know the real Jews had rituals . They didn’t make sacrifices and burn specific incense for nothing
Until a thorough investigation is completed I think it is inappropriate for the coroner or police to state or speculate a cause of death publically in response to social media. Coroners should not be focused on consistencies . Hanging oneself from a tree is not “consistent” with likely methods of suicide for Black men, but I bet they aren’t going to say that.
Point blank period.
Yes my sissy lived there with her husband. When they divorced she fled Texas. She said she could feel the racism and her nasty husband was already cheating on her with Becky’s.
Thanks for this information. I’m going to look at it.
We burning for all of man kind.
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Yea and Sandra bland committed suicide too riggghhttt foh
I hear it does but they also say you will forever be tied to that negative energy you put upon someone else.
Lol
Damn shame.
im rolling up too!
Just wow…
Str8 bullshît!!! Where is this man’s family to speak on his behalf. Aint no blk man hung himself in piedmont park i am a resident of atlanta and a niqqa will drink bleach before he hangs himself
This Is Just 2 Damn Much In 1 Week……..#Draining…….# I Just Can’t……
Things I learn on SR.
Thank you.
….side-eye this whole story. ??
Ain’t no more sitting down ?
Southern trees bear a strange fruit,
Blood on the leaves and blood at the root,
Black bodies swinging in the southern breeze,
Strange fruit hanging from the poplar trees.
Pastoral scene of the gallant south,
The bulging eyes and the twisted mouth,
Scent of magnolias, sweet and fresh,
Then the sudden smell of burning flesh.
Here is fruit for the crows to pluck,
For the rain to gather, for the wind to suck,
For the sun to rot, for the trees to drop,
Here is a strange and bitter crop.
STRANGE FRUIT~ Billie Holiday, 1939
FOH ain’t nobody climbing up trees to hang themselves.
Suicide my foot! This just way to much for me to digest right now. Whoever this young man is I pray they don’t allow these people to feed them this bull crap.
Yessss,
That’s an awesome tee-shirt.
The KKK had a meeting the night before. They were handing out flyers recruiting. That’s a known KKK spot..
Someone posted the flyer on Twitter. “The KKK Wants You”. I just don’t believe he committed suicide, it’s a known KKK stumping ground.
I cant believe a black man walked into Piedmont part, climbed a tree with a high enough branch/limb and tied a rope around his neck and jumped. Nah, how do we know this was suicide? Did someone see him do t his? What are the ques to determining suicide in this capacity?
Defeated the French? If by defeated you mean surrendered to and became slaves of…
Get out of here with that nonsense. Next you gonna jump on some of that “saying a prayer” and “god will pay them back” crap. That’s what’s wrong with black folks; always focusing on some dumb shit instead of putting in the hard work that can make a real difference.
So you’re an expert on how blacks commit suicide? Where did you get your degree/experience? And what the hell is “a likely method of suicide for black men”? Enlighten us with your knowledge of how a black man is likely to kill himself. This is a great time to show some receipts.
That’s the problem. You have experience with what a “niqqa” would do. The person found hanging was a black man. There is a difference.
I never said to pray sit down and wait for the most high to do everything. That not how it works. I’m not in the mood , enjoy your assumptions.
Don’t they have cameras all in the park? Or were they “Malfunctioning” that night.
I’ve never seen a black dude own a rope
Tell me, how did he get up on that tree? Did he bring a ladder or chair with him? Not!
You are so right. This is horrifying and not acceptable. I pray for all Lives. This lynching and killing is over whelming me. I have shed so many tears I am devastated beyond belief.
Bih what? ? Plz dont come with that Malcom X shît today….u know wtf my pt is ? No niqqa, blk man or woman wudnt do that so plz ??
Really? In Atlanta and no one confronted them? With all this black and white stuff going on and no one even filmed it. I don’t believe it. Its a rumor. People trying to keep this stuff going. It’s been ruled a suicide but no one will believe it even if the FBI comes out and says it’s a suicide.
The person who posted it could have made the flyer. Did they film the KKK passing it out. I’m surprised they didn’t get an ass kicking in Atlanta. Maybe their trying to fuel the fire. Ever thought of that. It seems to be a suicide but no one will believe it anyway.
The person who posted it could have made the flyer. Did they film the KKK passing it out. I’m surprised they didn’t get an ass kicking in Atlanta. Maybe their trying to fuel the fire. Ever thought of that. It seems to be a suicide but no one will believe it anyway.
So rest. That’s because your tired of assuming.
He climbed! Really this is your proof?
No. I’m tired of blockin bîtches like you??
Is there any other Jesus?
Well yes, the Bible talks another Jesus…
Oh, and, bîtch! You’re,,,, would be this correct use of the word. Assume deez? Muthafukkkka??
Oh, and, bîtch! You’re,,,, would be this correct use of the word. Assume deez? Muthafukkkka??
BS, who the f*** climbs a tree to commit suicide. This just doesn’t add up.
BS, who the f*** climbs a tree to commit suicide. This just doesn’t add up.
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It very well might be that..other possibilities need to be looked at too.
Well we know that when people go correcting people’s spelling then they don’t have anything worth shit to say. You’re an ass!
That must say something about you! You must be annoying or always saying dumb shit!
No it’s not me. Just a bunch of lonely, bitter, trolls like yourself scouring the internet. 4 months have passed. I assumed you chocked on a díck and moved on with life. I was wrong? Happy holidays, bítch!?
And you sir, you are pathetic. Not even worth blocking?
No wrong. I’m never on the internet trolling, hence the 4 months. You seem to be the troll. You sure answered in a hurry, cocksucker!
Wow, I’m not even worth blocking from a cocksucker like you? Now I really feel bad!
Cocksucker? Oh wow. You’ve been watching to much porn, bitch?
I replied in a hurry because disqus notified me of the reply, bitch! You no have smart phone dumb ass?? I hate basic ass bitches man. I’ll tell you what bitch. After this week of course, for I’ll be busy…You name the time and place and we can meet up and discuss this like adults. Don’t punk out either. Let me email Sandra just to make sure you don’t give some bogus location like the last ethug. Had me flying out to Ga for nothing? IP addresses don’t lie?? December 1st and beyond. Name the date, place and time,,,bitch??
Wow you’re crazy! I’m not a man, idiot and I don’t go around fighting because of some dumbass troll. I don’t live in GA, either, but I do hold the 2nd amendment dear to my heart, so take that as you will. I do have a smart phone, but I don’t go looking at my phone every time it beeps, because I do have a life! You know work, family, friends, going to the shooting range! Get lost or get some mental help, asap!
I don’t live in Ga either. Guns, nor threats scare me. Either name the date, place and time or you’re just another shít talking pûssy?? After December 1st. I’m busy til then?? I’m willing to spend the money to come to you, you and your 2nd amendment should be willing to back up your tough talk??
I never threatened you. I merely stated that I would protect myself, if it came to it. You’re the one who threatened to fight, like a child. People should be able to disagree without threats of physical violence. I’m not going to fight an internet troll. I’m an adult, not a child. Go punch a tree. I’ve got better things to do then argue with you anymore. Bye Happy Thanksgiving!
*things to do than
For an adult your grammar sure is child like?