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Looksmaxxer Connor Murphy was allegedly “injecting gold” for “special powers” before he drowned escaping cops
YouTuber Connor Murphy was injecting himself with gold, convinced it could grant him “special powers” according to his friend Androgenic.
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Times of India
· Jul 10, 2026
Connor Murphy allegedly injected gold believing it gave him ‘special powers’ before Thailand death
YouTuber Connor Murphy reportedly believed injecting gold offered special powers. He died after fleeing police and entering a lake in Thailand. Authorities are awaiting autopsy and toxicology results for clarity. Unconfirmed claims suggest he painted his house gold and acted erratically. Investigations into his death and alleged gold injections continue.
Polygon
· Jul 7, 2026
Legend of the White Dragon trailer reveals a Power Rangers legend's final role
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Fark
· Jul 8, 2026
*FARTS* *giggles* [Hero]
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Upworthy
· Jul 1, 2026
Australian man adorably crashes a runway show by accident, and some hail him a ‘legend’
He gave them his best Blue Steel without even knowing it. The post Australian man adorably crashes a runway show by accident, and some hail him a ‘legend’ appeared first on Upworthy.
Brisbane Times
· Jul 3, 2026
Dave Thornton's flawless impersonation of Hughsey
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· Jun 30, 2026
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Related coverage for "Looksmaxxer Connor Murphy was allegedly “injecting gold” for “special powers” before he drowned escaping cops": Times of India — Connor Murphy allegedly injected gold believing it gave him ‘special powers’ before Thailand death. Polygon — Legend of the White Dragon trailer reveals a Power Rangers legend's final role. Fark — *FARTS* *giggles* [Hero]. Upworthy — Australian man adorably crashes a runway show by accident, and some hail him a ‘legend’. Brisbane Times — Dave Thornton's flawless impersonation of Hughsey. Slate Magazine — Louis C.K. Is Back With His First Major Stand-Up Special Since #MeToo. He Hasn’t Really Changed.