Courtroom footage shows the very moment Michael Marin swallowed a lethal dose of cyanide at his trial after being found guilty of arson.
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@fasc1nate Marin fell to the floor and began to convulse. Marin was rushed to a central hospital in Phoenix and was pronounced dead; an autopsy confirmed he had taken a lethal dose of cyanide. At the time of his death, he was a father of four and a grandfather of two.
Marin was an American financier, lawyer, and ex-Wall Street trader. He was tried for arson and insurance fraud for setting his home on fire. Court hearings started on May 21, 2012, and Marin faced 7 to 21 years in prison if convicted. After being found guilty on on June 28, 2012, he chose to end his own life in court.
In the courtroom footage, Michael Marin can be seen putting something in his mouth as the verdict is read, and moments later, he collapses and convulses. It is believed that he ingested a lethal dose of cyanide. The discovery of a canister labeled "cyanide" in his car and an email sent to his son after the trial support the theory that Marin committed suicide.
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@fasc1nate Dude offed himself over 7 years of jail time? 5 likely with good behavior. Hardly worth ending it all.
Context/Details: Michael James Marin, born on December 2, 1958, in Salisbury, Rhodesia, was an American financier, lawyer, ex-Wall Street trader, and millionaire. Raised in Oak Harbor, Washington, Marin was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and pursued his education at Brigham Young University, followed by Yale Law School. His career was marked by significant achievements in the finance sector during the 1980s and '90s, where he worked for prestigious firms like Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch, and Salomon Brothers, primarily in Asia. Marin led an extravagant lifestyle, owning a multimillion-dollar mansion in Arizona and an impressive collection of art, including works by Pablo Picasso. He was also an avid adventurer, having summited the highest peaks of six continents, including Mount Everest in 2001. Marin's life took a dark turn due to financial desperation, leading him to commit arson on his 6,600 sq ft Phoenix mansion. Facing a dire financial situation, with his bank account reportedly dwindling from $900,000 to just $50 and struggling with over $17,000 in monthly mortgage payments, Marin set the fire on July 5, 2009. This act followed the failure to sell the property, valued at $3.5 million, at a charity auction. His unusual escape using a rope ladder and scuba-diving suit, along with the discovery of multiple points of origin for the fire, raised suspicions. Once a high-flying Wall Street trader, Marin had been out of work for years, exacerbating his financial woes. These factors, combined with the evidence gathered, led to his arrest for arson and insurance fraud. The court hearings began on May 21, 2012, and he faced a potential prison sentence of 7 to 21 years if convicted. On June 28, 2012, the jury found Marin guilty. The verdict's announcement in court was followed by a shocking turn of events. Marin, upon hearing the verdict and realizing he was to be taken into custody immediately, ingested cyanide in the courtroom. He was seen putting something in his mouth and drinking a liquid, soon after which he collapsed and began to convulse. Despite being rushed to a hospital in Phoenix, he was pronounced dead at the age of 53. An autopsy confirmed that he had taken a lethal dose of cyanide. At the time of his death, Marin was a father of four and a grandfather of two. I provide context and detailed explanations under similar posts. If you enjoy the insights and would like to keep receiving them, please consider following. Your support means everything to me!