- Dr. Erinne’s funeral is scheduled for Monday, February 3, at the Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home in Elkridge, Maryland
A Nigerian cardiologist based in the United States, Dr. Ikenna Erinne, has reportedly died by suicide after losing a child support case to his ex-wife.
The 36-year-old, originally from Anambra State, is said to have taken his own life on Sunday, January 26, after a US court ordered him to pay $15,000 in monthly child support.
Dr. Erinne had been embroiled in a prolonged legal battle over child custody and financial obligations. Reports suggest that the court ruling, combined with mounting legal fees, took a severe toll on his mental and financial well-being.
A Nigerian-American, Clayton Udo, confirmed the incident in a post on X.com, describing it as a tragic outcome of a legal system that he believes disproportionately affects African men.
“He shot himself to death. He spent thousands of dollars in legal fees – wasted money. I am talking about a process that impoverishes you,” Udo wrote. “He lost his license as a cardiologist, was ordered to pay $15,000 a month, and had restricted access to his children.”
Another member of the Nigerian community in the US, Obim Onujiogu, also confirmed Erinne’s passing in a Facebook post.
“In Loving Memory of Dr. Ikenna C. Erinne. It is with heavy hearts that the ASA DC family announces the sudden and untimely passing of Dr. Ikenna Erinne,” Onujiogu wrote.
Dr. Erinne’s funeral is scheduled for Monday, February 3, at the Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home in Elkridge, Maryland. He is survived by his children, Ugonna and Munachi, as well as his parents and siblings.
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