Sergey Khrushchev during his visit to Moscow in 2015. © Sputnik / Anton Denisov
RT: Son of Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev died of gunshot wound to the head – US police
Sergey Khrushchev’s cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head, US police said. The 84-year-old son of Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev passed away at his Rhode Island home last week.
“There were no immediate signs of outside foul play,” Major Todd Patalano of the Cranston Police Department said. He didn’t elaborate as to whether the death was being treated as an accident or a suicide, simply stating that the investigation was closed.
The gunshot wound was revealed by Joseph Wendelken, spokesman for the Rhode Island state medical examiner’s office, the AP news agency reported.
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WNU Editor: He fled to the U.S. when the Soviet Union was falling apart. At least he knew when to get out.
Whether self inflicted or by others the question is why? If self inflicted there could be innumerable personal reasons. If by others still the question is why. His father was top dog but a very long time ago. Perhaps the current election/politics in Russia has something to do with it.
ReplyDeleteI can not think of why. Depression due to old age or health issues? If not that then we are into some bad territory.
ReplyDeleteWhy do the offspring of Russian leaders or leaders themselves end up in the US?
Yes, it's probably something mundane, kinda like the White Russians of the 30's. The "why" is interesting.
ReplyDeleteHe died a Roman death. No doubt due to health issues. No "Depression" which is a fantasy disease concocted to enrich the mental health professionals
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