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Jim Leyritz: No way I'd kill myself
Jim Leyritz: No way I'd kill myself
Former Yankee Jim Leyritz said Friday he was distraught and "overstressed" - but not suicidal - in the hours before he checked into a psych ward.
Former Yankee Leyritz threatens to kill himself
Former Yankee Leyritz threatens to kill himself
nydailynews.com — Jim Leyritz, the 1996 Yankee World Series star, voluntarily checked himself into a psychiatric ward at Memorial... Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Fla. Wednesday night after threatening suicide, according to a friend of the ex-Bomber. (more) Former Yankee Leyritz threatens to kill himself
Jim Leyritz on Suicide Watch
Jim Leyritz on Suicide Watch
spartyandfriends.com — Former MLB baseball player and New York Yankee postseason hero, Jim Leyritz, is currently a patient at... Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, FL. The reason for his admission is because he threatened committing suicide this past Wednesday night. As you probably remember, Leyritz was ... (more) Jim Leyritz on Suicide Watch
More troubles for Leyritz
yankees.lhblogs.com — According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Jim Leyritz has been hospitalized after threatening suicide. He is awaiting... trial on DUI-manslaughter. According to police, Leyritz became upset Wednesday night because a court-ordered monitoring ... (more) More troubles for Leyritz
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Pinstripe Alley — ... Jim Leyritz said he was "very stressed out," but not suicidal as had been reported this week. Considering Leyritz' situation, charged with DUI manslaughter, I have little sympathy for him. ...

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