Chad Hafford

Entered by Joss Leal

Case Details

Found Deceased Cause of Death: Suicide by fall

From NPS,

Grand Canyon, Ariz.-Chad Hafford, 29, of Hudson, New Hampshire has been identified as a possible suicide victim within Grand Canyon National Park. Body recovery teams were able to reach the victim, who was located approximately 350 feet below the rim, earlier this morning.

Yesterday at approximately 12:00 p.m. the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call alerting officials to a potential suicide. Responding staff conducted an initial hasty search and located a body below the rim just east of the Yavapai Geology Museum.

An investigation into the incident is being conducted by the National Park Service and the Coconino Medical Examiner. No further information is available at this time.

If you or a loved one has thoughts of suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Profession / Education

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Investigative Details

Help is a phone call away. If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide or need to talk through an impactful situation that is affecting your mental health, please consider calling 988, or reference https://988lifeline.org/ for more information.

Foul Play Suspected: No
Suicide Suspected: Yes
Cause of Death: Suicide by fall

Significant Dates

Reported Missing: No Date Available
Date Found: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 (4 years ago)

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Points of Interest

POIs

Below the Rim, East of the Yavapai Geology Museum

Body Found

No Linked Place(s)

Viewers since 1/2/2024

Monday, January 8, 2024 (1 year ago)

Missing NPF Public Identification Number (MPID) 9948

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