Hanged man found from bridge
The bridge on the corner of Main St and Jefferson where the body was discovered. Mar. 26, 2023
March 27, 2023
A caller reported seeing a deceased male hanging from the Main Street bridge the morning of Sunday, March 26. The Whitewater Police Department and Emergency Medical Service responded to the 100 block to find 47-year-old Cameron Bicknell of Whitewater suspended from the bridge.
The Walworth County Medical Examiner was called to the scene to assist in the investigation and an autopsy has been scheduled, according to WPD Chief Dan Meyer. Based on the initial investigation, it was determined to be a suicide that occurred late in the day Saturday, March 25. North Jefferson Street and West Whitewater Street were temporarily closed as a result.
For those in crisis, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can be reached by dialing 988. Walworth County residents can contact Walworth County crisis resources at 262-741-3200. Jefferson County residents can call 920-674-3105 to reach Jefferson County crisis resources. Anyone in crisis can also be connected to support services by calling the Whitewater Police Department at 262-473-0555 or by dialing 911.
Be a lady • Apr 6, 2023 at 3:10 pm
The USA is the darkest I have ever seen now….
You lock people down and let crazy people attack others if they are not wearing a mask…. You have crazy people threatening anyone who doesn’t accept and participate in their perverted lifestyle or you are cancelled? There should be a lot more suicides…. We are not safe anymore. People loot stores at any time and car jack and murder at will!!! You can even be pushed in front of a subway and no one cares!!!!
L. M. Granados • Mar 29, 2023 at 9:14 am
Sickening that USA keeps getting millions for mental health, yet if you don’t have insurance coverage you can’t be seen. Suicide prevention hotline’s are just a band-aid. Mental health was a subject that was never discussed before; therefore often ignored or brushed off.
We need FREE mental health clinics!!!
PJ Jackson • Mar 28, 2023 at 3:16 am
Maybe it wasn’t a suicide. Their should be cameras on every bridge. This will never stop, but at least the police will know if it was suicide or murder.
Girly girl • Mar 28, 2023 at 5:05 pm
I agree absolutely and I believe there should be one every street corner outside of every single building there shouldn’t be an inch of town where there isn’t a camera that’s not an absolute piece of s*** CCTV
Cathy Larson • Mar 31, 2023 at 10:20 am
I’ll be honest with you whenever I see mainstream Media, newspapers print stuff like this, my first reaction is not to believe anything they say unless I know more. I don’t trust mainstream media, I don’t trust cops, I don’t trust politicians, hell I don’t even trust doctors anymore. I’ve seen where there’s a guy with his hands tied behind his back and have three bullet holes in their head and they call it suicide. So, even if this really was a suicide, I don’t just believe them,because they say so, question everything.
Lori Carlstrom • Mar 27, 2023 at 10:35 pm
So sad…
Lynn Bicknell • Mar 27, 2023 at 6:20 pm
The Suicide Crisis Hotline and the Health and Human Services did nothing for Cameron. He reached out to any and everyone he could, he was tormented until he could no longer take it. The system is broken. I am thankful he didn’t harm anyone else, only himself. Quit fighting other countries wars and fight the war on mental disease in the USA.
Cynthia Hirschfield • Mar 28, 2023 at 9:05 pm
Lynn is ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. We as a Country WASTE SO MUCH Money taking care of EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE ELSE INSTEAD OF
“OUR OWN”. My Heart breaks for you Lynn. May Cameron find peace in the Arms of our loving Father.
God Bless,
Cindy Brandt Hirschfield