Dad live-streamed his suicide on Facebook as pals watched in horror
A DAD live-streamed his suicide on Facebook as pals watched in horror, an inquest heard.
Paul Hilton, 34, was found hanged at home after positioning his mobile phone camera to record his final moments.
Lewis Morrison got an early morning notification that Mr Hilton had gone “live”.
He assumed it would be amusing as “Paul was funny”.
When he realised the truth, he panicked and his girlfriend called 999.
Paramedics arrived at Mr Hilton’s Bolton home in six minutes on April 30 but he was dead.
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Coroner Timothy Brennand said the case was “surreal and alarming”.
Mr Hilton had mental, drug and alcohol issues.
Mum Carol said: “Paul’s passing has left our family devastated.
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“A loving father to four beautiful children, he was adored by so many people.”
Verdict: Suicide.
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