Dr John Ellis, a vet, tragically took his own life by using a euthanasia drug after feeling distressed over wealthy clients asking him to put down their pets unnecessarily. He was struggling with professional stress and a double life involving cheating on his partner. Despite expressing financial pressure and sleeping troubles, he tricked a nurse into giving him the lethal medication before ending his life, prompting a verdict of suicide at Winchester Coroner’s Court.
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Grandparents Sentenced to 40 Years for Grandson’s Murder
Two grandparents, Michael Ives (47) and Kerry Ives (46), were convicted of murdering their two-year-old grandson, Ethan Ives-Griffiths, who suffered severe abuse and died from a head injury in August 2021; they received 40-year sentences. Ethan's mother, Shannon Ives (28), was also found guilty of child cruelty and failing to protect him, highlighting systemic failures in child welfare oversight. Want More Context? 🔎
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