Proceedings
Panel Summary: Executive Suicide: Case Studies of men of Influence
Berman A L~~Maris R W~~et al
This panel presented 3 cases of executive suicide. Berman began the discussion with what, to date, was publicly known about the suicide of Vincent Foster. Maris presented a synopsis of a cluster of 4 executive suicides & a nonfatal attempt in a midewestern financial corporation. Gelles discussed the suicide of a prominent military officer, Captain Ernest Blanchard. Litman served as discussant for this panel, highlighting the salient themes common to these cases & their psychodynamics.