Missing Massachusetts Cardiologist Dr. Daniel Arnett Found Dead

A Massachusetts cardiologist who vanished during a Saturday morning bike ride died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, the New York Post reported.

Boston’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed to the New York Post that Daniel Arnett died from a gunshot wound to the head, classifying the manner of death as a suicide.

Dr. Daniel Arnett, 44, was last seen riding his bicycle around 10 a.m. on Saturday in Newbury. Authorities discovered his body a little past 2 p.m. the following day close to the cow pasture at Tendercrop Farm.

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Investigators had previously said they did not suspect foul play. Arnett had been described as an overdue cyclist who disappeared without his cellphone, and police did not know what route he was taking on his bike.

Data from Doximity shows that Arnett was a physician at Beth Israel Lahey Health starting in 2021, focusing his practice on CT scans, echocardiography, preventive cardiology, and nuclear cardiology.

An online obituary notes that the physician leaves behind two sons and his wife, Anne Bernard Arnett. Family members and friends remembered Arnett as a cherished brother, son, father, and husband who loved the outdoors, engaging in fishing, hiking, cross-country and downhill skiing, and cycling.

Anyone impacted by the themes of this article can reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or send a message to the Crisis Text Line by texting 741741. Individuals dealing with thoughts of suicide are able to contact the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Hotline by calling 988 or visiting SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.