Post by layzington on Jun 21, 2010 20:48:54 GMT -5
i never knew about this shit until my cousin showed me last nite, and i read up on it now...fucking crazy...for those of you who don't know who he is/was...
Budd Dwyer was an American politician who served as the 30th Treasurer of Pennsylvania.
On the morning of January 22, 1987, he committed suicide by shooting himself in the mouth with a revolver during a televised press conference at his office in Harrisburg, the state capital of Pennsylvania.
to sum a lot of bullshit up, he got caught taking bribes n faced a possible 55 year sentence. couldve taken a 5 year at max plea bargain but didnt wanna give up his offce
On January 22, 1987, the day before his sentencing, Dwyer called a press conference to "provide an update on the situation". At the conference, an agitated and nervous Dwyer once again professed his innocence, and declared that he would not resign as state treasurer.
Dwyer stopped with his prepared text and called to three of his staffers, giving each an envelope. One of the envelopes contained a suicide note to his wife. The second contained an organ donor card and other related materials. The third contained a letter to Pennsylvania Governor Robert P. Casey, who had taken office only two days before.
After some speech, Dwyer then withdrew a .357 Magnum revolver from a manila envelope, advising those in the crowd, "Please leave the room if this will affect you." Those in attendance cried out to Dwyer, pleading with him to put the gun down; "Budd, don't do this!", "Budd, this is not right!", and "Budd, listen to me!" can be heard off-screen. Upon seeing the gun some ran out of the room to get help while others tried to approach him.[10] "Don't, don't, don't, this will hurt someone," he warned.[11] Amid the cries of "Budd! Don't do it!" Dwyer put the gun barrel into his mouth and pulled the trigger.[12] He collapsed against a wall in a sitting position, blood pouring from his nose and an exit wound at the top of his head, all in front of five television news cameras while witnesses were screaming and using profanity in shock. Dwyer was declared dead at the scene at 11:31 a.m. EST.
so yeah, if you can stomach it...
Budd Dwyer was an American politician who served as the 30th Treasurer of Pennsylvania.
On the morning of January 22, 1987, he committed suicide by shooting himself in the mouth with a revolver during a televised press conference at his office in Harrisburg, the state capital of Pennsylvania.
to sum a lot of bullshit up, he got caught taking bribes n faced a possible 55 year sentence. couldve taken a 5 year at max plea bargain but didnt wanna give up his offce
On January 22, 1987, the day before his sentencing, Dwyer called a press conference to "provide an update on the situation". At the conference, an agitated and nervous Dwyer once again professed his innocence, and declared that he would not resign as state treasurer.
Dwyer stopped with his prepared text and called to three of his staffers, giving each an envelope. One of the envelopes contained a suicide note to his wife. The second contained an organ donor card and other related materials. The third contained a letter to Pennsylvania Governor Robert P. Casey, who had taken office only two days before.
After some speech, Dwyer then withdrew a .357 Magnum revolver from a manila envelope, advising those in the crowd, "Please leave the room if this will affect you." Those in attendance cried out to Dwyer, pleading with him to put the gun down; "Budd, don't do this!", "Budd, this is not right!", and "Budd, listen to me!" can be heard off-screen. Upon seeing the gun some ran out of the room to get help while others tried to approach him.[10] "Don't, don't, don't, this will hurt someone," he warned.[11] Amid the cries of "Budd! Don't do it!" Dwyer put the gun barrel into his mouth and pulled the trigger.[12] He collapsed against a wall in a sitting position, blood pouring from his nose and an exit wound at the top of his head, all in front of five television news cameras while witnesses were screaming and using profanity in shock. Dwyer was declared dead at the scene at 11:31 a.m. EST.
so yeah, if you can stomach it...
