Vaya con El Diablo, douchebag.

Jamey Whistler · Oct 4, 2011

Fraudster, infomercial pitchman Don Lapre kills himself while awaiting trial.

(CBS) More details surrounding the death of incarcerated TV pitchman Don Lapre have been released. Authorities say the Arizona-based late night infomercial personality killed himself early Sunday morning, two days before his $52 million fraud trial was to begin.

Law enforcement officials said a "large amount of blood" was found in the jail cell where Lapre was being held, and that the pitchman had committed suicide by cutting himself.

TMZ spoke to Lapre's mother, Shirley Cleveland, who alleged that her son's anti-depressant medication was taken from him when he was sent to jail. She also claims the father of two had attempted to commit suicide in the past. She told TMZ that when she learned that law officials had allegedly taken away his medication, she appealed to her son's lawyer for help. Cleveland claims her son was given another medication eventually, but that it did not treat his depression.

Lapre was facing 41 counts of conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud and promotional money laundering. Prosecutors allege that his product his company was promoting, "The Greatest Vitamin in the World," did not work as he claimed, and the product was used to fuel an Internet-based Ponzi scheme that scammed over 220,000 people.

When the TV pitchman did not appear for his arraignment in June, a warrant was issued for his arrest. Officials say they found Lapre hiding out in a gym, with a deep cut to his groin. At that time, they believed he had tried to commit suicide by slicing his femoral artery.
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On one hand, it's tragic that anyone commits suicide, and sympathies should go to Lapre's wife and family. On the other hand, this is a guy who preyed upon the vulnerable. Given, those who were duped should accept some responsibility for their actions, but that doesn't change the despicable nature of Lapre's scams.

tafkats · Oct 4, 2011

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oldfella1962 · Oct 4, 2011

Law enforcement officials said a "large amount of blood" was found in the jail cell where Lapre was being held, and that the pitchman had committed suicide by cutting himself.
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"Pitchman" blood? Well this will get it all out of the concrete and steel.

Or, try wiping it up with these!

Wait, Shamwow only soaks up hooker blood.

Tamar Garish · Oct 4, 2011

Is this where his family goes after more money by suing the state?

Starchaser · Oct 5, 2011

Lapre was facing 41 counts of conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud and promotional money laundering. Prosecutors allege that his product his company was promoting, "The Greatest Vitamin in the World," did not work as he claimed, and the product was used to fuel an Internet-based Ponzi scheme that scammed over 220,000 people.
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He shoulda been in politics. He had presidential material!

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