An 18-year-old Texas man has been charged with assisting his 17-year-old girlfriend in killing herself by drowning in a pond.
According to investigators, on November 20, 2023, Frisco Police Officers responded to suspicious activity at Frisco Commons Park, located at 8000 McKinney Road, where a deceased girl was found in the pond.
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After an exhaustive investigation, evidence collected in the case indicated that 18-year-old Zander Tashman of Frisco aided the deceased, his 17-year-old girlfriend, in committing suicide.
Subsequently, Detectives obtained a warrant for his arrest, and Tashman was taken into custody on February 18, 2024.
Tashman is charged with Aiding Suicide, which is a State Jail felony punishable by not more than two years or less than 180 days in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. His bond was set at $10,000.
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The Frisco Police Department encourages those who know someone struggling with their mental health and contemplating suicide to be their voice and seek help for them. There are numerous resources for those in crisis, including the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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