This is hitting Jamaica hard - easily the most successful Caribbean food franchise in the US

[malaise]

http://www.nydailynews.com/amp/new-york/bronx/golden-krust-founder-commits-suicide-bronx-factory-article-1.3673215
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He went on to build the Jamaica beef patty purveyor into a national empire boasting more than 120 restaurants in nine states.

Pat Russo, who has worked with Hawthorne since the 1990s, was confounded by the news that his fellow businessman had taken his own life.

“It doesn't make any sense. He had everything to live for,” said Russo, who is the president of Chef’s Choice food company.

Hawthorne’s rags-to-riches story was set in motion in 1981 when he followed several relatives to the U.S. from Jamaica in search of opportunity.

He briefly worked as an accountant for the NYPD before deciding to build a business inspired by his father’s bakery back home.

Golden Krust became the first Caribbean-owned business in the U.S. to be granted a franchise license, according to its website.

[HipChick]

1. Malaise...saw this yesterday, beyond upset..something ain't right

two bullets to the head? how can that be suicide?

[dembotoz]

3. Years ago a guy in town was stabbed 27 times and it was investigated as a suicide

[Achilleaze]

6. Who was the Bush buddy who shot himself "twice" in Texas?

That corrupt republican fiasco stank to high heavens.

[malaise]

7. They have suddenly changed it to one

Local radio is asking about those two bullets

[Siwsan]

2. That is so awful!

Tragic and mysterious.

[Satch59]

4. His son is friends with my son...

They were in HS together and remained friends as adults. So sad...a beautiful family. Something seems strange about this...

[malaise]

8. Small World

Truth will out - the parking of the car is very strange.

[spanone]

5. K&R...