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New Zealand crime cleanup company investigated after posting graphic photos online
Crime Scene Cleaners has apologised after posting images, allegedly including some of decomposing bodies and aftermath of suspected suicides
New Zealand’s justice ministry has launched an investigation into whether a crime scene cleaning company broke the law by posting images to its social media pages of cleanup sites – including, allegedly, images of suspected suicide sites and of human remains.
The story was first reported by RNZ, which found Christchurch company Crime Scene Cleaners had posted images to its Facebook and Instagram accounts – including graphic images of decomposing human remains, and images of cleanup work in the aftermath of suspected suicides.
In New Zealand the Suicide Crisis Helpline is 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO). You can also call Lifeline on 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP), or the Samaritans on 0800 726 666. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is at 800-273-8255 or chat for support. You can also text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis text line counselor. Other international helplines can be found at www.befrienders.org
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