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The mayor of a small Alabama town told a concerned friend that he experienced “dark days” before his suicide after a conservative blog branded him a cross-dresser last week. FL “Bubba” Copeland, the mayor of Smiths Station, shot himself in front of police last Friday, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. His death came two days after 1819 News published an article about his “secret life,” even though he had asked them not to do so for the sake of his family and his role as pastor of a church in Phoenix City. The right-wing media outlet, edited by Breitbert staffer Jeff Poor, published an initial story last Wednesday showing social media accounts allegedly run by Copeland in which he identified as a transgender woman and posted images of himself in Shared women’s underwear. The media published another story on the day of his death, alleging that he had written violent novels and posted photos of people in his local community online without their consent. Phenix City Schools Superintendent Larry DiChiara recounted NBC News On Monday, he decided to contact Copeland after seeing people “just attack him relentlessly” after 1819 News began publishing his articles. “It was the day before he died,” DiChiara said. “I said, ‘Bubba, keep your head up. You are a good man with a big heart. Never forget that. Call me if you need me.'” DiChiara said Copeland thanked him and said, “‘It’s been a dark few days.'” DiChiara says he assured his friend that it “will pass.” Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones says Copeland contacted him last Wednesday after the first article. “It was a friend calling a friend,” Jones said. “Let’s just say he was concerned about the article. I think “annoyed.” would be a good way to put it.” According to authorities, a welfare check was conducted at the sheriff’s office on Friday and two officers caught him driving on a county road. Officers tried to get him to stop for about 10 minutes before Copeland got out of his car and took his own life, Jones said. He added that law enforcement had “no idea” Copeland would do this. “It’s just tragic all around,” he said. DiChiara said Copeland’s son is “taking it pretty hard.” Copeland also leaves behind a wife and two daughters, according to an obituary posted at his church Facebook site. In his final sermon, delivered on Wednesday, Copeland said he had been “the target of an internet attack” and explained that he “took photos with my wife in the privacy of our home in an attempt at humor, knowing that I “ “I am neither a good-looking man nor a beautiful woman.” He then apologized for “any embarrassment caused by my personal and personal life” and thanked the people who had contacted him with messages of support. “I love my family, they are number 1, and I am again sorry for what my actions have caused,” he added. Ansley Summerlin, a hairdresser who knew Copeland when she lived in Alabama, told NBC News she found pictures of herself on social media that were allegedly taken by Copeland and posted online. “I have to say it gave me a lot of anxiety and panic attacks,” she said. “It just brings so many emotions with it. After reading these stories with the names of girls I know, it’s all very disturbing.” The city of Smiths Station said in a Facebook statement On Monday, they said they were “deeply saddened” by Copeland’s death and called him a “champion” of the region who was “always excited to show off our city to all visitors.” The statement also said Mayor Pro Tem Morris followed Jackson Copleand’s death “immediately took over the leadership role”. If you or a loved one are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing or texting 988.

The mayor of a small Alabama town told a concerned friend that he experienced “dark days” before his suicide after a conservative blog branded him a cross-dresser last week. FL “Bubba” Copeland, the mayor of Smiths Station, shot himself in front of police last Friday, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. His death came two days after 1819 News published an article about his “secret life,” even though he had asked them not to do so for the sake of his family and his role as pastor of a church in Phoenix City. The right-wing media outlet, edited by Breitbert staffer Jeff Poor,...

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