"Beyond disgusted": Internet slams circulation of Naomi Judd crime scene and suicide note photos

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Social media users react as Naomi Judd
Social media users react as Naomi Judd's (right) suicide note circulating online (Image via Instagram/thenaomijudd)

On April 30, 2022, country singer Naomi Judd died by suicide at her Tennessee mansion following her mental struggles.

Multiple outlets recently reported details of the late singing sensation's heartbreaking note, among documents released by the Williamson County Sheriff's Office this week. Besides the note, some startling suicide scene images have also been leaked online, allegedly obtained from the police department.

The circulation of the images has left many distressed on social media, as many have slammed internet users for sharing the graphic pictures. Reacting to the release of "deeply personal information" and "graphic images" of the crime scene, Twitterati @LindseyBoylan slammed the police's move as "disgusting," writing:

"I think it is just disgusting, just despicable that police release deeply personal information & graphic images of people who die by suicide against their family's wishes simply because they are a public person. I am beyond disgusted by the police doing this with Naomi Judd."

Netizens condemn the circulation of images of Naomi Judd's heartbreaking last note and suicide scene

After news of Naomi Judd's suicide surfaced online, many fans were left grief-stricken. However, the recent circulation of the five-time Grammy winner's suicide note, along with the harrowing images from the crime scene, has further saddened netizens. While talking about the official release of the photos, a few fans opined how such moves are never meant for "public interest."

In addition, many Twitter users have also criticized tabloids and those sharing the "suicide note contents and photos" online for disregarding the privacy of Judd's family. Calling out on their lack of "morals," Twitteratis urged the online community not to engage in the task of sharing such images.


Naomi Judd's daughters released an official statement through Instagram to disclose the cause of their mother's unfortunate passing

On May 1, 2022, Judd's daughters, Ashley, 54, and Wynonna, 58, issued a joint statement via social media platforms to disclose the news that their late mother died of "mental illness."

The Judd sisters wrote in their joint statement:

"Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness. We are shattered. We are navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public. We are in unknown territory."

Her autopsy report revealed the details surrounding her unfortunate passing a few months later in August. It mentioned "an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound" as the reason for the death.

Naomi Judd is survived by her daughters and her husband, Larry Strickland.

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Edited by Priya Majumdar