On Saturday night, what was supposed to be a special night at Disneyland, the annual candlelight processions, turned into tragedy when a man reportedly He committed suicide by jumping off the parking lot of Mickey and his friends. Now, some details are starting to emerge, as the suicide has been confirmed and the man’s identity has been revealed, thanks to what appears to be a suicide note posted on Facebook.
A Newland Elementary School principal in Southern California named Chris Christensen has been identified as the man who jumped from the parking lot at Disneyland on Saturday night. in function to Facebook that occurred shortly before the accident, Christensen referred to an alleged domestic disturbance that occurred two weeks earlier. According to the publication, Christensen was jailed after the alleged altercation, and while he declared his innocence, he also stated that the incident damaged his reputation and he believes he will lose his job.
According to the Los Angeles Daily NewsCourt records indicate that Christensen was scheduled to appear in court today for a pretrial hearing in connection with a pair of misdemeanor child endangerment and battery charges.
The suicide led to the suspension of streetcar services to the Mickey and Friends garage on Saturday night on a particularly busy night at the park. The same evening was held the annual Candle Festival, a tradition that dates back to the early days of Disneyland, and also takes place at Epcot in Walt Disney World. Viola Davis was ready to read A Christmas Story, and newly returned as Disney CEO Bob Iger was present at the parks along with DPEP President Josh D’Amaro.
This, unfortunately, is not the first suicide at Disneyland Resort, Specifically, it’s not the first time this has happened in the parking lot of Mickey and his friends. In 2010 a 61-year-old man jumped from the structure and in 2016 a A 40-year-old Anaheim resident did the same thing. A 2012 accident saw another man fall from the structure. His death was investigated as a suicide but not confirmed as no one saw him jump.
While the man’s identity is now known, there are certainly many questions that remain unanswered. At this point, it is not clear whether we will ever truly learn enough to explain the events of this tragedy.
We here at CinemaBlend offer our thoughts to the family and loved ones of the individual who has passed. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, you can get help with a visit American Foundation for Suicide Prevention The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be contacted at 800-273-8255.
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