Connor Murphy, a 32-year-old fitness influencer and looksmaxxer, died on July 8 after injecting liquid gold in the belief it would grant him superpowers. He drowned in a lake in Banh Phil, Thailand, while fleeing police during a naked rampage.
Incident Details
Police responded to reports of screaming at a luxury rental home early on July 8. They found Murphy behaving erratically and running naked. According to Thai authorities, he entered a lake to escape officers and drowned. His body was recovered by divers after 30 minutes of searching.
Alleged Gold Injections
Friends reported that Murphy was an avid biohacker who believed in the mystical powers of gold. YouTuber Androgenic stated, “He started to believe that gold was some gatekept mineral by the higher-ups that basically gives you special powers if you ingest it.” After reading a debunked study claiming gold increases IQ, Murphy began injecting gold. Androgenic added, “Over the past few weeks, he had just descended into complete madness... He was covered in discoloration from gold poisoning.”
Friend's Warning
Another friend, Tony Huge, warned Murphy about the dangers but believed the practice worked. He said, “Up until his passing, he was discovering that he had achieved some superhuman abilities... He had tapped into a level of consciousness that most people never will.”
Police Findings
Police found two unused syringes in Murphy's car and unidentified white tablets in his bag. His partner said she never saw him take drugs. The rented apartment had paint splattered on the walls. An official cause of death has not been determined.
Social Media Presence
Murphy had nearly three million followers across platforms, where he shared content on bodybuilding, fitness, philosophy, and comedy. Before his death, friends expressed concern over his deteriorating mental health and considered contacting authorities for help.
