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rerungirl · 11-29-2016, 06:04 PM

Several years ago I read an article about a woman whose body was found in an upscale hotel. I believe it was in California. The woman had registered at the hotel under a fake name and, shortly after checking into her room, committed suicide. According to the article, all of the woman's possessions were fairly expensive. An open bible was found near her body, but there was nothing in the room to indicate her real identity.

There was some speculation that the woman was Sharon Kinne, but that was ruled out very early into the investigation. I can't remember the website where I found the article and have not been able to find anything else about this mysterious woman. This case that wasn't profiled on UM but I'm hoping someone is familiar with it too.

cordwainer1453 · 11-30-2016, 10:51 AM

probably this http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/159ufwa.html

Hops3098 · 11-30-2016, 12:42 PM

Also similar to the Gail Delano case. Are hotel suicides somewhat common? I can see how a hotel is convenient private place, and you wouldn't be discovered by a loved one.

LooksLikeCRicci · 11-30-2016, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Hops3098

Also similar to the Gail Delano case. Are hotel suicides somewhat common? I can see how a hotel is convenient private place, and you wouldn't be discovered by a loved one.

I only worked in the hotel industry for a brief period. But I could actually see this. I would love to hear from someone who has more insight...

rerungirl · 11-30-2016, 01:05 PM

Yes, that's the case. Thanks, cordwainer for posting it. I was wrong about the location of the hotel.

RobinW · 11-30-2016, 01:31 PM

This type of thing has happened quite a few times. Here are some more examples of people who checked into hotels under false names just to commit suicide, but were never identified...

http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/233umwa.html

http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/152umsc.html

cdr369 · 11-30-2016, 04:59 PM

Yes, it is quite common.

I had a relative who took her own life in a hotel room. I believe it is done this way so (a) they will be found quickly, and (b) it won't cause grief to family/ or friends who may have found them if done at their own residence.

Also, I worked for InterContinental back in 2004 - 2006. I do remember a training for front desk employees where this was discussed. Especially during the holiday season.

Another notable case is the Lyle Stevik case (one of my favorites!) ...

LooksLikeCRicci · 12-01-2016, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cdr369

Another notable case is the Lyle Stevik case (one of my favorites!) ...

I was totally going to mention the Lyle Stevik case as one of the more well-known hotel suicides.... and then remembered it wasn't featured on UM.

cdr369 · 12-01-2016, 06:23 PM

If there is ever a chance to plug Lyle's case, I will do it! It baffles me how he has never been claimed.

LooksLikeCRicci · 12-01-2016, 07:01 PM

Seriously. His case is so mysterious. Right up there with the Erica Jo Ruff mystery...

11-29-2016, 06:04 PM	#1
rerungirl Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 23, 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 295	Not Sharon Kinne - but who? Several years ago I read an article about a woman whose body was found in an upscale hotel. I believe it was in California. The woman had registered at the hotel under a fake name and, shortly after checking into her room, committed suicide. According to the article, all of the woman's possessions were fairly expensive. An open bible was found near her body, but there was nothing in the room to indicate her real identity. There was some speculation that the woman was Sharon Kinne, but that was ruled out very early into the investigation. I can't remember the website where I found the article and have not been able to find anything else about this mysterious woman. This case that wasn't profiled on UM but I'm hoping someone is familiar with it too.

11-30-2016, 10:51 AM	#2
cordwainer1453 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 05, 2011 Location: Mass Posts: 268	probably this http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/159ufwa.html

11-30-2016, 12:42 PM	#3
Hops3098 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 17, 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 275	Also similar to the Gail Delano case. Are hotel suicides somewhat common? I can see how a hotel is convenient private place, and you wouldn't be discovered by a loved one.

11-30-2016, 01:05 PM	#5
rerungirl Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 23, 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 295	Yes, that's the case. Thanks, cordwainer for posting it. I was wrong about the location of the hotel.

11-30-2016, 01:31 PM	#6
RobinW Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 14, 2010 Posts: 1,874	This type of thing has happened quite a few times. Here are some more examples of people who checked into hotels under false names just to commit suicide, but were never identified... http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/233umwa.html http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/152umsc.html

11-30-2016, 04:59 PM	#7
cdr369 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 13, 2015 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 227	Yes, it is quite common. I had a relative who took her own life in a hotel room. I believe it is done this way so (a) they will be found quickly, and (b) it won't cause grief to family/ or friends who may have found them if done at their own residence. Also, I worked for InterContinental back in 2004 - 2006. I do remember a training for front desk employees where this was discussed. Especially during the holiday season. Another notable case is the Lyle Stevik case (one of my favorites!) ...

12-01-2016, 06:23 PM	#9
cdr369 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 13, 2015 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 227	If there is ever a chance to plug Lyle's case, I will do it! It baffles me how he has never been claimed.

12-01-2016, 07:01 PM	#10
LooksLikeCRicci Likes to live in a clean house Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 27, 2005 Posts: 4,050	Seriously. His case is so mysterious. Right up there with the Erica Jo Ruff mystery...