John Noble, a 53-year-old Caucasian male, died on April 5, 2015, in Las Vegas, Nevada, in a tragic and public manner. His death, which was ruled a suicide, took place in the buffet area of the M Resort. Noble died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the mouth in front of numerous resort guests. His final act was preceded by a series of personal setbacks and distressing events that he detailed in his own words.
Prior to his death, Noble had been the recipient of a lifetime free buffet
pass from the M Resort, an award he received in 2010. However, this privilege was revoked in March 2013 following accusations that he was harassing female employees. Noble reportedly engaged in behavior that made the staff feel threatened, leading to him being banned from the property. In the time leading up to his suicide, he also experienced the death of his mother and a friend.
In the months before his death, Noble's behavior became increasingly erratic. He sent a 270-page suicide note and a two-hour DVD to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, outlining his grievances with the M Resort and its employees. He also posted troubling messages on Facebook, where he named the female employees he held responsible for his situation. On the day of his death, Noble first set his car on fire in the resort's parking lot before entering the buffet and taking his own life.
Given that the investigation determined John Noble's death to be a suicide, there were no suspects or arrests made in connection with the case. The detailed notes and video he left behind provided authorities with a clear understanding of his state of mind and the motivations behind his tragic decision.
