Man Found Dead in Planet Fitness Tanning Bed 3 Days After Entering Indianapolis Gym
Mar. 15, 2025The Marion County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Derek Sink, 39, in an email to PEOPLE on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
According to NBC affiliateWTHR, family members said that Sink got himself into the tanning bed on Friday, Nov. 8 at the Planet Fitness on Hardegan Street.
His family reported him missing on Sunday, Nov. 10, per theIndianapolis Star.
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Sink’s family told WTHR that their loved one had substance abuse issues, and a needle was discovered in the room with him.
Local affiliateWPTAreported that Sink wore an ankle monitor, according to his family, which assisted authorities in determining that Sink did not leave the Planet Fitness location.
“At Planet Fitness, we have robust operational brand protocols in place, as the safety and well-being of our members is our top priority. We are working closely with our local franchisee to ensure they are upholding those brand protocols,” the statement concluded.
A sign posted on Nov. 11 on the door of the Planet Fitness location in Indianapolis stated that tanning was currently unavailable, WPTA reported.
source: people.com
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