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Massachusetts Man's Death on Hilton Head Ruled Suicide

Stanley Kotowski was found dead after a 10-day search; authorities confirm cause of death and share details of his final days.

  • Stanley Kotowski, 60, disappeared from his vacation rental at Sea Pines Resort on August 16.
  • He had been suffering from severe insomnia and anxiety, leading to paranoia.
  • A multi-agency search involved K9 units, helicopters, drones, and foot patrols.
  • Kotowski's body was discovered in a crawl space beneath a nearby townhouse on August 26.
  • Authorities confirmed he died by asphyxiation and ruled the death a suicide.
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