Father-in-law of Dr. Ikenna clarifies the cause of his death
Francis Van-Lare, the father-in-law of the late Dr. Ikenna Erinne, has dismissed claims that financial pressure from a $15,000 monthly child support obligation led to the doctor’s tragic decision to take his own life. Instead, he clarified that the actual amount was $1,900, which Erinne only paid partially at times.
Van-Lare made this revelation on Monday in response to widespread misinformation surrounding the circumstances of Erinne’s death. He firmly refuted the portrayal of Erinne as a peaceful and quiet individual, citing multiple restraining orders filed against him in the Maryland Court Circuit.
Refuting the claims circulating online, Van-Lare stated, “Liars everywhere. He killed himself to avoid paying $1,900.00 monthly, which he only paid partially sometimes. He was not asked to pay $15,000 a month as alleged. Deadbeat dad!
“Go to the state of Maryland Court Circuit and check numerous restraining orders. Quiet and peaceful guy, my foot. Any more rubbish talk about my family, and I will share more revelations.
“I am a bulldozer and will bulldoze any lying blogger. Nobody should blame my daughter for the embarrassment he caused everyone.”
His statement comes amidst the intense debate and widespread reactions that followed the cardiologist’s tragic demise, with Nigerians at home and abroad speculating on the reasons behind his actions.
Van-Lare further alleged that, before his suicide, Erinne held his daughter and their children hostage at gunpoint for three hours. He reportedly turned the weapon on himself when the police arrived at the scene. Van-Lare made these claims via his official Facebook account on Sunday while responding to social media discussions about the incident.
Clarifying the situation further, Van-Lare addressed a post by Facebook user Amanda Chisom, who sought to correct the false narrative that Erinne’s ex-partner was a white woman. Chisom identified the woman as Van-Lare’s daughter.
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He recounted, “While my daughter was involved in a custody battle, I only became aware around 3 a.m. Nigerian time last Monday that the deceased held her and her children at gunpoint for three hours after losing the case.
“The nanny managed to escape and called the police, and upon their arrival, he shot himself.”
Van-Lare also disclosed that Erinne was facing three counts of kidnapping with a deadly weapon, with each charge carrying a sentence of 25 years to life in prison.
“I guess he decided to kill himself instead of facing the charges,” he added.
Despite the shocking nature of the incident, Van-Lare expressed his condolences to Erinne’s family. However, he remained firm in his stance that his daughter bore no responsibility for the doctor’s tragic end.
“While I sympathise with his family, my daughter is not to blame for his death. And I thank God it did not escalate to where he shot my daughter, grandchildren, and himself,” he stated.
The circumstances surrounding Dr. Ikenna Erinne’s suicide have continued to spark discussion, raising concerns about mental health, domestic disputes, and misinformation in the digital space.
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