In a groundbreaking event, a 64-year-old American woman has become the first person to die using the controversial Sarco suicide capsule in Switzerland, prompting multiple arrests and a criminal investigation. The device, designed to allow users to self-administer a lethal dose of nitrogen gas, was used in a forest near the German border, where the woman reportedly experienced a 'peaceful, fast, and dignified' death. Swiss authorities have detained several individuals on suspicion of incitement and aiding suicide, as the legality surrounding the Sarco remains ambiguous despite assisted dying being permissible under Swiss law. The Last Resort organization, which facilitated the procedure, confirmed the woman's long struggle with severe health issues, justifying her decision to seek assisted death. The incident has reignited debates about the ethics and legality of such devices, as well as the responsibilities of those involved in assisted dying practices. Swiss interior minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider stated that the use of the Sarco is not legal, adding further complexity to the case.