Death at CR 06/05

[yensid2005]

Given the very serious nature of this topic, I am more than a little hesitant to post this, but I am searching for any info on a death that occurred at the CR Saturday evening/Sunday morning. We were located on the 7th floor in the tower and there was an altercation in a room on the 8th floor. I am not sure how many people were in the room when the "incident" happened, but I believe there were only two. At approx. 3:30am a man either fell/jumped or was pushed from the room balcony on the 8th floor. The authorities were called and he was pronounced dead. Me and my family were there and we witnessed these events. Disney erected a small "tent" around the body and the investigation continued until approx. 8:00 or 9:00 am before the body was finally removed. As you can imagine, this very much traumatized us and we stayed one more day, but we couldn't escape the memory of the events that we witnessed. Then we checked out Monday morning cutting our vacation short.

Does any one have any info concerning this? I purchased the Orlando sentinel Monday morning, and I was shocked that there was no mention of this in the paper!

I am now home and I tried to search the internet with my limited ability, but I have found no mention of any death at the CR!

If anyone has any information regarding this, Please help me "fill in the blanks". Why was this not in the paper?

Thank You

 

[Feralpeg]

I heard nothing about it on any of the Orlando news reports.

 

[Sirius]

I haven't seen anything about it anywhere. I think you'd get a better response on the community board.

I'll keep looking...

 

[CharityLynn]

Wow, I am so sorry that you have to have this memory as a part pf your stay at Disney. Not sure why it hasn't been mentioned..

 

[TinkerBellz33]

I am also sorry that you and your family now have this as a part of your vacation memories.

 

[jctwizzer]

Just wondering how you "witnessed" something that happened at 3 a.m.

 

[Happy Birthday Cat]

If this had indeed happened, it would have been all over the national news, not just the local Orlando news. There has been nothing on it. Sorry but I don't buy the story.

HBC

 

[caribear]

I saw this mentioned on another board. Disney is quick to cover up incidents that would be high profile. I do not think you will be able to find much information.

 

[Sammie]

Not sure what you saw, but I find it hard to believe any investigation would leave a body lying on the scene for almost 6 hours.

 

[ExPirateShopGirl]

I love wild first posts....

 

[FirstNo]

If this had indeed happened, it would have been all over the national news, not just the local Orlando news. There has been nothing on it. Sorry but I don't buy the story.

HBC

An incident did happen at the CR that resulted in the death of a guest. I *thought* we were told it was a suicide, but don't quote me on it. That was all the info I had on it. I had heard it was on one of the early AM news stations that Sun, but I was still asleep. Disney is very good keeping certain things quiet.

 

[FirstNo]

Not sure what you saw, but I find it hard to believe any investigation would leave a body lying on the scene for almost 6 hours.

You don't watch much CSI, do you??

 

[zdesiree]

I heard that Disney covers those stories, that most of the accidents or deaths that happens inside are invisible for the public.

 

[yensid2005]

jctwizzer, I was awakened by the altercation that happened in the room. The vibrations literally "vibrated" the lamp fixture in my room.

Happy Birthday Cat, I don't understand it either, But I know what I saw.

Sammie, I know almost nothing about police protocol in these situations. I do know that the "tent" was gone by 8:00 or 9:00 am. At that time there was a white cloth still covering the spot were the body had been.

caribear, I wish I knew what board you are refering to.

FWIW I gave 2 verbal statements, 1 written statement and 1 recorded statement testifying to what I witnessed regarding this event. The last person that interviewed me was a homicide detective. I just can't believe that something such as this can happen on Disney property without any mention in the news.

I am still looking for info. If this was a suicide, I don't believe that I will have to testify any further. If it was a homicide, I may be required to go back for a trial???

 

[FirstNo]

Given the very serious nature of this topic, I am more than a little hesitant to post this, but I am searching for any info on a death that occurred at the CR Saturday evening/Sunday morning. We were located on the 7th floor in the tower and there was an altercation in a room on the 8th floor. I am not sure how many people were in the room when the "incident" happened, but I believe there were only two. At approx. 3:30am a man either fell/jumped or was pushed from the room balcony on the 8th floor. The authorities were called and he was pronounced dead. Me and my family were there and we witnessed these events. Disney erected a small "tent" around the body and the investigation continued until approx. 8:00 or 9:00 am before the body was finally removed. As you can imagine, this very much traumatized us and we stayed one more day, but we couldn't escape the memory of the events that we witnessed. Then we checked out Monday morning cutting our vacation short.

Does any one have any info concerning this? I purchased the Orlando sentinel Monday morning, and I was shocked that there was no mention of this in the paper!

I am now home and I tried to search the internet with my limited ability, but I have found no mention of any death at the CR!

If anyone has any information regarding this, Please help me "fill in the blanks". Why was this not in the paper?

Thank You

It's not the first suicide or death on the property and it won't be the last.

Now, I imagine it was a huge jolt to see whatever it was that you saw (police, medical examiner, blood...). I know every time I pass a nasty accident on the highway it gives me a reality check that you can go at any time.

After having read your second post, I now see why you're asking questions. I would imagine that if they needed you to come back down, you'll get a phone call and a subpeona (sp?). Other than the memories, I wouldn't be concerned about it unless they actually contact you (little comfort that it is).

 

[yensid2005]

FirstNo, I don't watch it, But my wife does.


ExPirateShopGirl, I have posted here for years. I created a new identity because I don't want my main identity assosiated with this. The other "surviving" male occupant of the room was much larger and stronger than me.

 

[yensid2005]

FirstNo, I just can't believe there can be a violent death/suicide/homicide on Disney property and it gets no news coverage.

 

[FirstNo]

FirstNo, I just can't believe there can be a violent death/suicide/homicide on Disney property and it gets no news coverage.

Can't say it happens all the time (because it doesn't), but yes, Disney is BIG here. And, with the time of the day (night) it happened, it's not hard to keep it quiet.

I imagine if it had been 7pm, with people coming and going, then it would have been in the news as guests would have whipped out their cell phones and started taking pictures and making phone calls. I have no doubt some of they would have sold those pics to news agencies or offered to be interviewed about the "harrowing scene" so they could be on tv.

I think time of day has a LOT to do with how much and how quickly it gets into the local and mainstream news.

 

[jctwizzer]

FirstNo, I just can't believe there can be a violent death/suicide/homicide on Disney property and it gets no news coverage.

Especially with the Orlando Sentinel standing around just waiting to make another high profile report on Disney operations. Nixon couldn't cover it up; Clinton couldn't cover it up; the skyway death was reported; the alleged gropping incident by Tigger was all over the news; I doubt if Disney would or could cover up something like this...if nothing else too many people who like to see their name in print would know about it.....JMHO

 

[FirstNo]

FirstNo, I don't watch it, But my wife does.

Yensid, you ought to give it a whirl. Interesting show. I think the original is the best out of that trio and Navy NCIS is just as good. I realize it is tv, but I've also watched similar shows (real life) on the Discovery or Learning channels. Depending on different factors, it can be many hours before the body is finally removed from the crime scene.