| Location | Derby |
| Age | 17 years |
| Cause of Death | Suicide |
| Date of Death | 27/09/2008 |
| Visitors | 6,238 since 01/10/2008 |
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JEERING onlookers goaded a teenager in Britain to jump to his death, undermining police efforts to
talk him down, and then took pictures of the body.
Saturday the27th september as 17-year-old Shaun Dykes prepared to jump from the top of a
multi-storey carpark in Derby, northern England, spectators allegedly shouted to him: "How far can
you bounce?", the UK's MailOnline reports.
As Mr Dykes hesitated for three hours on the ledge while police unsuccessfully tried to reason him
out of taking his life, teenagers who had gathered below shouted "Jump" and "Get on with it",
according to police and witnesses.
Then after Mr Dykes lay in a crumpled heap on the pavement the same hecklers rushed out from behind
the police cordon to take photos of the body.
"When he (Dykes) fell, lots of people were screaming and crying but there were several groups of
youths who ran from behind the cordon and looked like they were taking pictures with their mobile
phones," a local shopkeeper was quoted as telling the MailOnline.
"I found that sickening - why would anyone want to take pictures of something like that?"
Mr Dykes was believed to have been suffering from depression and struggling to overcome a
relationship breakdown.
Superintendent Andy Hough, of Derbyshire police, said he was disappointed and disturbed by the
people heard encouraging Mr Dykes to jump.
"I find it a disturbing and shocking reflection on society when people feel inclined to do that,"
Supt Hough told the MailOnline.
"Negotiators were working with the man threatening to jump and it was their job to talk to him in
the hope of changing his mind.
"We really need the public to work with us, not against us. It was a very disappointing situation."
Well Shaun Now a Special Angel in Gods Resting Place.. You will be missed by so many and never
forgotten by anyone that knew you as you touched a special place in people hearts that knew you for
many different reasons they have memories of you that will never fade xx When the Sun is Shining
they will think of your gorgeous smile and the fun times you gave everyone who knew you xx And when
the Brightest Star is Shining they will know you are Resting Peacefully but watching over your
family and loved ones and all who knew you xx But one thing we do know you are safe, well, and too
good for this world Shaun keep a watch over your loving family and friends give them strength to
ease the pain of losing someone so special xx Thinking of you all xxx
God Bless Shaun xxx
RIP Shaun
I was sickened when I heard about the jeering crowds encouraging you to end your life Shaun - these people really are the scum of the earth who will have to live with your death on their conscience for the rest of their lives!
My thoughts go to your parents, family and friends at this tragic time.
thinking of you allways xxx
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Friends are like flowers
Each unique in their own way
Put them all together
What a wonderful bouquet
Some are really brilliant
Full of light sharp and clear
While others are more subdued
To both you can adhere
You are a flower in my garden
That makes up my bouquet
My friends you all make
A very impressive display
With Love From carol x x x x
sending this message with love and thinking of you allways and forever god bless you allways love carol quinn stewart mum xxx
tragic waste
Shaun, I did not know you but feel so very sad to hear on the news what happened. The people who egged you on are scum - why on earth didn't the police move them right away? I hope they are proud of themselves. Your parents' must be distraught. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. Rest in peace Shaun away from this world which was obviously troubling you. God bless.
Louise x
Sleep tight x
I read this story in the paper and also my cousin knew you. sleep tight. the good always go early xxx
GOD BLESS SHAUN
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
We thought of you with love today
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence
We often speak your name
Now all we have is memories
And a picture in frame
Your memory is our keepsake
With which we’ll never part
God has you in his keeping
We have you in our hearts
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ All My Love Anne xxx
♥ To lose someone you love is hard to bear
To lose your child is beyond compare
Whether the child is a daughter or son
Each one of them is a precious one ♥
♥ Your children can never be replaced
Every one of them has their own special place
Your heart is heavy it feels like lead
You don’t want to believe your child is dead ♥
♥ You don’t think the pain will ever go away
No matter what other people may say
No one knows just what to say to you
You need their help to see you through ♥
♥ Life it seems so unfair
You wish your child could still be there
Your memories fill your heart and head
You remember all the things they said ♥
♥ Life is for living and you must go on
You pretend each day they have not gone
Until you meet them once again
You will learn to live through this terrible pain
MY HEARST WITH YOU ALLWAYS GOD BELSS YOU TODAY AND FOREVER XX
TIME
I thought that time was healing
All the hurt you left behind
That empty spaces could be filled
My arms, my heart, my mind
And though my body looks the same
As it did when you were here
The emptiness is growing
Even bigger with each year
I thought that time was healing
All the agonising pain
That as the tears were fading
Soon I wouldn't feel the same
And though I can be smiling
And you think that I'll survive
The pain is in my blood now
I have nowhere else to hide
I thought that time was healing
All the loss a mother feels
That now you live within my heart
I had you near me still
But I need so much to touch you
To see you smile again
And those memories I'm told are mine
Can never feel the same
I thought that time was healing
All the while the mask was worn
That underneath a new me
Was waiting to be born
But now I find I am the mask
It helps to keep me safe
And though my heart is breaking
You won't see it in my face
I thought that time was healing
All those tears my eyes have seen
That aching arms that miss you
Could be satisfied with dreams
But here I am, in pain again
And healing stands alone
And mother weeps, the world can see
For a son who can't come home
MY HEARST WITH YOU ALLWAYS GOD BELSS YOU ALL
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE
MY HEARTS WITH YOU THINKING OF YOU AT THIS SAD TIME XXX
FROM A HEARTS BROKEN MUM CAROL QUUINN STEWART MUM XXX
This is a very special angel
As you can plainly see
The reason it's so special is
It's just for you, from me.
Whenever you are lonely
Or even feeling blue
You only have to hold this angel
To know I think of you.
So keep this angel with you
As a reminder of the joys we've shared
And remember it's a symbol
Of a loving heart that cares.
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ALL MY LOVE TO YOU XX
LOVE CAROL QUINN STEWART QUINN MUM XXX
To some the pain of living
Becomes to much to bear
He chose to end his life but
That does'nt mean he didn't care
The blanket of depression
Shrouds the mind in misery
And suffocating blackness
Is all that he could see
Please know though you are grieving
There was nothing you could do
He chose this way to end his pain
Not to escape from you
Let tears wash away your anger
Allow your aching heart to grieve
Keepyour memories of the good times
Then set his spirit free
I don't know you but my thoughts and prayers are with you & your family
Shaun Dykes ,
A Sad Loss To All Your Family.!
Although I Didnt Know Youu I Have Seen On The News And Heard In The Papers Of The Wayy Youu Lost Your Life.
It Makes Me Sick To Think That So Many People Said What They Did To Youu.!
I Lost A Friend Last Year And Its Still Sore Now.!
My Heart And Thoughts Go Out To The People That Love You And Care For You. This Will Be A Veryy Hard Time For Them.
I Am Sorry Youu Were So Sad.!
Youu Were Soo Youngg!
R.ii.P Darlin!
The Angels Will Look After Youu Now!
God Onlyy Takes The Veryy Best! &+ The Most Perious!
Much Love.x
My Thoughts Are With All Your Loved Ones.x
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