The tragic death of Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI researcher and whistleblower, has taken a new turn.
Balaji’s mother has alleged that her son’s death was not a suicide, as ruled by the authorities, but a "cold-blooded murder."
Balaji’s mother revealed that the family had hired a private investigator and conducted a second autopsy.
The tragic death of Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI researcher and whistleblower, has taken a new turn. Balaji’s mother, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), has alleged that her son’s death was not a suicide, as ruled by the authorities, but a “cold-blooded murder.” Her claims have added fuel to the ongoing controversy surrounding Balaji’s passing, with prominent voices like Elon Musk stepping in to express doubts about the official narrative.
In her post, Balaji’s mother revealed that the family had hired a private investigator and conducted a second autopsy, which contradicted the police’s findings. She highlighted unsettling details, including signs of a struggle in Balaji’s apartment and blood spots in the bathroom.
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Mother’s allegations against the police’s ruling
Balaji’s mother took to X to share her findings, stating:
“We hired private investigator and did second autopsy to throw light on cause of death. Private autopsy doesn’t confirm cause of death stated by police. Suchir’s apartment was ransacked, sign of struggle in the bathroom and looks like some one hit him in bathroom based on blood spots. It’s a cold blooded mu*d*r declared by authorities as suicide. Lobbying in SF city doesn’t stop us from getting justices. We demand FBi investigation”
Her allegations paint a chilling picture, raising questions about the initial investigation and the circumstances surrounding Balaji’s death.
Elon Musk, known for his candid opinions on X, commented on the post, stating:
“This doesn’t seem like a suicide.”
Also read: OpenAI Whistleblower Suchir Balaji found dead in San Francisco apartment
Suchir Balaji’s death already sparked debates about the challenges faced by whistleblowers and the ethical concerns in AI development. With these new allegations, the case has taken a darker turn, raising questions about transparency and accountability in investigations involving high-profile individuals.
The family’s demand for an FBI investigation, coupled with Musk’s support, could put pressure on authorities to re-examine the case.
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