Members of law enforcement have confirmed that one individual died Monday night in the area of Highway 60, close to the Carter County border.
Emergency responders received numerous 911 calls starting around 6:30 p.m. by individuals in the area, said Wes Popp, Butler County Sheriff’s Department chief deputy.
Deputies responded, along with Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers and emergency medical personnel.
They found Wyatt D. Dicken, 21, of Ashely, Ohio, had taken his own life, said Popp.
Deputies investigating the death later learned Dicken was the subject of a criminal investigation in Delaware County, Ohio, relating to sexual contact with a minor, according to reports. A message left Tuesday evening with the Delaware County, Ohio, sheriff's department was not returned as of press time.
Coroner Jim Akers confirmed the death and is working with the Daily American Republic on a future article concerning mental health help and resources available to those who have thoughts of harming themselves.
The warning signs of someone considering suicide, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention include: talking about wanting to die; looking for a way to kill oneself; talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose; talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain; talking about being a burden to others; increasing the use of alcohol or drugs; acting anxious, agitated, or recklessly; sleeping too little or too much; withdrawing or feeling isolated; showing rage or talking about seeking revenge; displaying extreme mood swings.
If someone you know exhibits warning signs of suicide: do not leave the person alone; remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs, or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt; take the person to an emergency room, or seek help from a medical or mental health professional.
Help is also available by calling call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-talk (8255) or texting TALK to 741741.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.