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Investigators who believe a defendant killed himself in a Phoenix courtroom shortly after a jury found him guilty of arson say their theory is backed up by evidence that includes a canister labeled as cyanide found in his vehicle.
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said Tuesday that the family of Michael Marin, 53, received a delayed email from him the night after his June 28 death in court.
The email includes information about his will in case things went poorly, Arpaio said.
After being convicted of deliberately burning down his $3.5 million Phoenix mansion, Marin collapsed in court and died.
Video from inside the courtroom showed Marin putting his hands over his eyes after the guilty verdict was read and then covering his mouth with both hands.
New Evidence Michael Marin, Ex-Wall Street Trader Who Died In Court, May Have Ingested Cyanide

Investigators who believe a defendant killed himself in a Phoenix courtroom shortly after a jury found him guilty of arson say their theory is backed up by evidence that includes a canister labeled as cyanide found in his vehicle.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said Tuesday that the family of Michael Marin, 53, received a delayed email from him the night after his June 28 death in court.

The email includes information about his will in case things went poorly, Arpaio said.

After being convicted of deliberately burning down his $3.5 million Phoenix mansion, Marin collapsed in court and died.

Video from inside the courtroom showed Marin putting his hands over his eyes after the guilty verdict was read and then covering his mouth with both hands.

New Evidence Michael Marin, Ex-Wall Street Trader Who Died In Court, May Have Ingested Cyanide

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  2. buriedinblack reblogged this from huffingtonpost and added:
    That’s a pretty badass way to go. Cold War spy-style.
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  4. puukecity reblogged this from huffingtonpost and added:
    Well…that’s one down…
  5. woody reblogged this from huffingtonpost and added:
    nothing like a photo of someone killing themselves on your dash to make you appreciate life a little bit more.
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