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Former Cav Mel Turpin commits suicide

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Former Cav Mel Turpin commits suicide 

Post#1 » by Samari » Fri Jul 9, 2010 5:00 am

I know everybody is caught up in LeBronamania, but this is sad news that shouldn't go unnoticed.

http://basketball.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/67993/20100708/turpin_found_dead_of_apparent_suicide/

RIP
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Re: Former Cav Mel Turpin commits suicide 

Post#2 » by gflem » Fri Jul 9, 2010 5:16 am

Saw this earlier as well, prayers to his family. Suicide is so tragic.
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Re: Former Cav Mel Turpin commits suicide 

Post#3 » by Tai » Fri Jul 9, 2010 5:59 am

When I made jokes on another site about Cleveland "fans" being on suicide watch....well, it's still sad to hear when it really happens.

Rest in Peace. : (
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Re: Former Cav Mel Turpin commits suicide 

Post#4 » by Mamba Venom » Fri Jul 9, 2010 6:10 am

So sad RIP
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Re: Former Cav Mel Turpin commits suicide 

Post#5 » by tidho » Fri Jul 9, 2010 12:37 pm

RIP Dinner Bell.

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