Jumpers Rise at Golden Gate Bridge Amid Rising Deaths
California Highway Patrol notes a surge in bridge suicides with at least 30 jumpers this year. Officers describe attempts to intervene as patrols and cameras fail to deter the trend. Since 1937 the bridge has 971 confirmed crisis reports. experts say prevention remains difficult. A local lawyer and parent, Leonard Rothschild Jr., died after leaping, prompting renewed calls for barriers and hotlines.
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Inmate freed after woman admits killing
Homer Illinois AP report says Joe Burrows, on death row for decades, was released after Gayle Potter recanted and admitted killing William Dulin in 1988. Potter faces 30 years. co-defendant Frye also recanted. Burrows awaits a new trial as state plans appeal.
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