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I have followed along since November without commenting but have appreciated everyone’s thoughts, patience, and attention to detail. This PCA brings a different level of grief and shared trauma, even as just an observer living far away from Idaho. Rest in peace, Kaylee, Maddie, Xana, and Ethan...

I came over after seeing the AJC article. Of course I read it, and many of the things we wondered about here seem to have been true. At the same time, I felt uneasy reading such deeply personal things that Tim was apparently going through, knowing he was so private about his personal life. So I...

While the site was down, the ME officially ruled and closed the case as a suicide by drowning. The only thing found in Tim’s system was marijuana. “CDC researcher’s death ruled a suicide by drowning” CDC researcher’s death ruled a suicide by drowning “Why investigators feel certain CDC...

Thinking of Tim's family and friends today. "Hundreds gathered Saturday morning on the Morehouse College campus to honor the life of an accomplished researcher who likely drowned. Timothy Cunningham, 35, an epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was remembered for...

A celebration of Tim’s life has been scheduled. “A memorial service will be held April 21 at 10 a.m. in the King Chapel at Morehouse. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Morehouse in Cunningham’s name or to the homeless ministry at Atlanta’s First United Methodist church.”...

Everything I’ve read about Tim from his friends indicates that he was a caring and brilliant guy. Even without knowing him, I can see he was. But we also know from his family that he was really struggling with some things. For me, these things aren’t mutually exclusive. Those words...

For the sake of the thread, I won’t quote your full post. But excellent insights in #859, JazzTune.

One constant in this case is that his family has maintained a certain level of privacy, even while speaking to national news media. I think it’s possible their initial close-hold got away from them a little bit in that regard, but we all know they were never comfortable giving us all the...

Yes to all of this. IMO, the stigma around mental illness and maybe more so suicide seems to cause people to speculate more and find some other reason for his death. (Also IMO, his work with CDC contributes to this, but CDC has thousands and thousands of employees. It’s not rare or weird for...

I want to be careful about saying what the family should or shouldn’t do with the money. But. Finding him in the state he was apparently in... That had to be traumatic for those fishermen, and I would hope they would somehow be rewarded for their bravery and reporting. Without them, Tim...

Now that we know Tim’s fate, I do want to make sure that my “need to know” does not overshadow my respect for him and for his grieving family’s privacy. Obviously there’s still a lot of mystery around the why and how, and I have no idea if any of them read here. But...

All legitimate thoughts based on what we know! If this was suicide, the method is definitely sad and a little strange. The river is not raging, and the bridges are not that high. It would take a very strong will to die to even attempt it. But as others have said, we don’t know what his...

The USGS website gives river data, but I don't find the website very user-friendly. I can only locate a stream site further north than Tim's area (but not by much). The data from 2/12 shows an average temperature of about 55 degrees Fahrenheit, a gage height of about 3.7 feet, and a...

“Tim’s impact will be felt not only through his significant contributions to CDC’s mission, but also through his influence on the lives of his colleagues and friends." CDC Statement...

Sure hope APD takes a look at that railroad bridge Gray pointed out. It’s been weeks, but you never know what might still be there. Probably nothing on the other two with heavy car traffic regardless. But maybe he left a clue or sign...something...anything. :(

Maybe someone close to him is familiar with his collection and might also be familiar with his use of those particular stones. Were they to bring clarity? Healing? Peace? He just...went for a run and never came back. :( My only hope is that the family can now connect some dots and find closure...

Lots of answers in the presser but still so many questions. How devastating for his loved ones. So sorry to everyone who lost a son, brother, friend, or neighbor in Tim.

So well said. What a loss.

I am so sad. Rest in peace, Tim.

Does anyone know what kind of timeline we are realistically looking at for identification of the body that was found? I believe liltexans mentioned dental records, which may be all there is to go on at this point. I presume, given the location and circumstances, APD would attempt to confirm or...