Often when we think of crime scene investigation in real life, we relegate ourselves to mini binges of Forensic Files on Netflix. However, an elderly man in Florida decided to bring it to a whole new level.
In Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Alan Jay Abrahamson, 71, was found dead in his home this January. However, after extensive research and testing, law enforcement has concluded that the man’s death was, in fact, a suicide gleaned from an episode of the original CSI series, that aired in 2003.
Titled “Homebodies”, the episode dealt with the discovery of a gun that was used in an apparent murder found on the opposite side of Las Vegas, then where the crime scene was located. It was discovered that balloons and string were used to commit a suicide that appeared a murder.
This was not the first time this was attempted, in 2008, a restaurant franchise executive tried the same thing.
However, celluloid born killers are not a new phenomenon, From Dexter to The Dark Knight people has used movies and TV shows as frameworks, or ideas for committing horrific crimes.
In fact, the aforementioned Forensic Files has had criminals use what they learned on the show to try to get away with crimes, and also it has led some to help solve them.
Some people claim that crime is art and that so are the small and silver screens, but when life imitates it, it can be bad for all involved. Hopefully, Mr. Abrahamson’s death will deter others from trying the same thing.