NEW ALBANY, MISSISSIPPI, USA – AUGUST 31, 2020 Full version of one of the most famous gore videos ever to appear on the Internet – Ronnie McNutt’s suicide. 33-year-old Ronald Merle McNutt took a shotgun and shot his head off. He streamed everything live on social networks Facebook and TikTok.

Ronnie McNutt

Ronnie (born May 23, 1987) was an army veteran from Iraq and then an employee of Toyota concern. He was known to suffer from various mental health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder, which he carried over from the Iraq war. He was also a Christian who attended church regularly.

The reason for the act he decided to do was supposed to be his dismissal from work and also the breakup with his girlfriend. The live broadcast was also noticed by Ronnie’s friend Joshua Steen, who tried to help him and called the police.

The video of Ronnie’s suicide went very viral across all platforms. Facebook and TikTok have taken a lot of criticism for not interrupting the stream. They defended themselves by saying that he did not violate their rules until the last moment. Also for allowing the stream recording to continue to spread. Their algorithms recommended the video further.

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If you’re thinking about suicide, please stop and recognize that your pain is not permanent, but this step would be. It may feel like there’s no other way, but there is hope, even if it’s hard to see right now. Your feelings are temporary, and with help, they can pass.

Talking about what you're going through might feel difficult, but it’s the first step toward healing. Don’t turn away from the people who want to support you. Life can offer more than what you're feeling right now, and the pain doesn't have to last forever. You deserve help, and it’s available.

If you need immediate help, please contact a helpline.