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video game They have ceased to be just entertainment for a few enthusiasts and today they have become a real machine that attracts more and more people due to its affordability compared to what it used to be. Therefore, it is not surprising that players develop good online gaming friendships, with whom they spend more time than with people they know in real life.
Unfortunately, just like life itself, these enjoyable moments that players spend with their friends in these video games are not immune to tragedies like the following. According to the portal Glaslow LiveThe 36-year-old Scottish mother of two, known by her first name Lauren Black She was found dead in her home after one of the friends she met through an online multiplayer game reported her missing.
Gamer’s anxiety ends in tragedy
The player in question responds to the nickname Eyal Elhadad and is an avid gamer Evoni: Return of the King, puzzle title and strategy. According to the report, Black has been part of the video game fan base for many years and has formed strong bonds with several players, including the complainant, as he communicated with them via chat.
The last time Elhadad heard from Black was during the New Year celebrations. In his testimony, the player quoted the latest message received from Black: “It will be a happy new year for both of us. And no matter what happens, we have each other”. Since January 1, 2023, the player has no longer contacted teammates, so the authorities Renfrew, Scotland They were informed about what had happened.
The police came to Black’s house on the morning of January 3 and, unfortunately, found his lifeless body. At the moment, the investigation indicates that this is an unexplained death.
A sad end to a friendship born in a video game
Initial report on Glasgow Live indicates that Scottish police reported “about the death of a woman in a house on Edgar Crescent in Renfrew at about 10:10 am on Tuesday, January 3rd”. “The death is being treated as unexplained and the investigation is ongoing.”state authorities said.
From my side, Eyal Elhadad – who reported Black’s disappearance – said the following: “Lauren and I have been in contact every day for the past four years, so her not responding to my messages or logging into the game has been very troubling to me and other family members online.”.
Same, Iris Blackthe mother of the deceased, told the publication that her family is devastated by the loss, but, despite everything, she is grateful for spending the last Christmas with her before her death. “His health has been deteriorating for some time and we believe this may have been the result of prolonged COVID. The full details of what happened have not yet been clarified to us.”he told the medium.
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