Christopher Kelly Suicide

Blago Confidante Christopher Kelly's Dying Words Before Overdose: 'Tell Them They Won'

Chicago Tribune | John Chase | Posted 11.24.2009 | Chicago


As Christopher Kelly was being treated for a fatal overdose, the political fundraiser who was being pressured to testify against ex- Gov. Rod Blagojev...

Christopher Kelly OD'ed On Pain Killers, No Rat Poision: Toxicology Report

Chicago Tribune | Posted 11.10.2009 | Chicago


Political fundraiser Christopher Kelly died after taking an overdose of pain medications, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office....

Christopher Kelly Funeral: Blagojeviches Attend Service For Ex-Governor's Confidante

AP | DON BABWIN | Posted 11.16.2009 | Chicago


CHICAGO — To hear ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich tell it, his war with federal prosecutors now has a casualty. In the days since a friend...

Blagojevich To Attend Christopher Kelly's Funeral

Huffington Post | Posted 11.15.2009 | Chicago


Rod and Patti Blagojevich plan to attend the funeral of the former governor's close friend and aide on Wednesday. Christopher Kelly, 51, died Saturda...

Christopher Kelly Suicide: Police Say Key Blagojevich Aide Killed Himself

AP | MIKE ROBINSON and SOPHIA TAREEN | Posted 11.15.2009 | Chicago


COUNTRY CLUB HILLS, Ill. — The former chief fundraiser for ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich tried to commit suicide last week after pleading guilty t...

Blago Friend Christopher Kelly Took Rat Poison, But Killed By Aspirin: Sun-Times

Chicago Sun-Times | MARK J. KONKOL | Posted 11.15.2009 | Chicago


Chris Kelly ingested rat poison and an "extraordinarily large dose of aspirin," a source told the Chicago Sun-Times....

Christopher Kelly May Have Taken Rat Poison In Possible Suicide Attempt

Chicago Tribune | Jeff Coen | Posted 11.15.2009 | Chicago


Christopher Kelly placed a mattress in a rented trailer at a suburban lumber yard Friday night, set up photographs of his children around it, then ing...