Steve Brackett - OT - commits suicide

pooks · Jun 8, 2009

Steve Brackett - OT - commits suicide

Thanks to the work of the awesome lothar, this post has been updated and nicely lays out the story for any reporter, media, gossip page.

MontereyHerald.com (05/29/2009)

The body of a Los Angeles man, who apparently leaped to his death from the Highway 1 Bixby Bridge on the Big Sur Coast, was discovered Thursday.

A hiker found Stephen Brackett, 54, about 5:30a.m., said Dan Robison, a detective with the Monterey County Sheriff's Coroner division.

Brackett, who was supposed to be visiting friends, disappeared Sunday. Robison said Brackett died from injuries suffered after the nearly 200-foot fall from the bridge.

There are no indications of foul play, and friends and relatives of Brackett said he was despondent because of financial troubles with his business, Robison said.

The Bluemel Reader: Rank and File Scientologists Cover Up Suicide to Protect Church Image

THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009
[snip]

I had worked for Brackett for two years starting in 2000. He was a Scientology OT, which is to say in Scientology parlance, he was a “knowing and willing cause over life, thought, matter, energy, space and time.” [2] Since I had left his Los Angeles based construction company, Brackett Construction, Brackett had become a multi-million dollar contributor to Scientology. For a time, he courted Scientology celebrity, Nancy Cartwright, who is the voice of the cartoon character Bart Simpson.

Unfortunately, according to my sources, Brackett had run into trouble on various construction projects and recently lost several arbitration settlements, one of which cost him $300,000. He was scheduled to go to Flag, Scientology’s top church, soon, as a plane ticket had been purchased. More than likely, this visit was intended to help him sort out his recent woes using Scientology’s expensive psuedo-science counseling techniques.

The fascinating thing about Brackett’s death is that a Brackett Construction executive, who is a Scientologist, has been telling people for days that Brackett died in a head-on collision. My sources reveal that the cover story is even being told to Brackett’s children and mother. The reason for this lie is to protect the image of Scientology’s exalted state of OT, whom Scientologists believe to have supernatural powers giving them a near, full control over life.

It is truly sad when one considers that Brackett would not have had anyone, such as a relative or close friend, with whom he could have discussed his depression with. In the Scientology belief system, one’s “case” cannot be discussed with anyone other than their counselor, especially if they are an OT. That means Brackett could only talk about his issues with strangers or acquaintances at Flag, which is located across the country in Florida. Furthermore, OT’s are expected to embody the best of Scientology. So Brackett would have gone through this experience while feeling he must convey to those around him an aura of happiness and control. Also, considering Brackett’s money trouble juxtaposed against Scientologist’s belief that wealth is a sign of spiritual superiority, the pressure on Brackett must have been overwhelming.

Rather than take this time to question their false belief system, Scientologists who knew Brackett are going along with this crude attempt at public relations by continuing the cover story about his death. Although in private, they are talking about what really happened. But these Scientologists will not question their belief system. Instead, as church founder, L. Ron Hubbard would have them believe, Scientologists will wonder what Brackett had done to cause him to sink into spiritual degradation. Perhaps “there were errors in his counseling” or maybe “he had been weakened by a lack of morality,” they will wonder. Not once will these Scientologists realize that their belief system is a fraud.

I was never close to Steve Brackett, but tonight I really feel for him. To have to deal with the pressure of believing that he was the embodiment of sanity and superior spirituality, to have to deal with financial loss while his friends and church valued financial wealth above all else, to deal with the belief that his financial and legal woes were the direct result of some inner spiritual flaw, and to deal with the fact that he could not openly talk about his inner most thoughts and feelings with those he was closest to, is a fate no human should have to endure. Scientology has claimed another victim. Sure, Brackett took his own life, but considering the pressure he was under to protect his image as an OT, his belief system, Scientology, has a lot to account for in this matter.

The Bluemel Reader: Scientologists Continue Cover Up of Suicide

Saturday, June 6, 2009
Scientologists Continue Cover Up of Suicide
In my last blog I reported on the death of Steve Brackett, a Scientologist who committed suicide over money trouble. [1] Rank and file Scientologists have decided to lie about Brackett’s death by saying he died in a head-on collision. This is being done to protect the belief system of Scientology, as it is believed by Scientologists that Brackett possessed supernatural abilities due to his achieving the church’s exalted state of OT. The state of OT, according to the church’s pseudo-science, is a state where one is “knowing and willing cause over life, thought, matter, energy, space and time.” [2]

Today was Brackett’s funeral, held at the Church of Scientology’s Celebrity Center in Hollywood. My sources tell me that approximately 150 were in attendance. A Scientology minister conducted the service with three of Brackett’s friends eulogizing.

One of my sources told that the sermon was “more about the church [of Scientology] than it was about Steve [Brackett].” “He talked about how Brackett lived by the Creed [of the Church of Scientology],” explained my source, “and then went on to read the Creed.” The minister also informed those in attendance at the funeral that Brackett used Scientology administrative principles in his business and how he donated heavily to the church.

Strangest of all, when the minister first began to speak, he told the crowd, “I want to set the tone of this event. Anyone should feel free to feel any emotion they want.” Apparently Scientologists need to be told this, as expressing their true emotions is generally not allowed in the church. Scientologists are heavily indoctrinated to hide their feelings and maintain a calm, in-control exterior.

My sources also tell me that many are still trying to hide the fact that Brackett committed suicide. “About one half knows the truth about his death,” tells one source, “and the other half don’t know.” In fact, Brackett’s mother and two children, who are both in their twenties, don’t know the truth of his death. I recently re-read the “Creed of the Church of Scientology”. [3] It makes no mention about telling the truth.

NOTES:
1. “Rank and File Scientologists Cover Up Suicide to Protect Church Image”. Dan Bluemel. The Bluemel Reader. 06/04/2009. The Bluemel Reader: Rank and File Scientologists Cover Up Suicide to Protect Church Image
2. Book: Dianetics and Scientology Technical Dictionary. Los Angeles: Bridge, 1989.
3. “Creed of the Church of Scientology”. Scientology Today Online. The Church of Scientology. 06/06/2009. The Creed of the Church of Scientology

Anonymous;890664 said:

Here is an email leak re: steve

Steve Bracket departed his body last week.

Many of us knew Steve as an LA Org OTC Member who not only contributed to our projects through his work and financially, but brought many people into the LA Org for services. He's a great guy and will be missed.

Steve's memorial service will be held at Celebrity Centre this coming Saturday at 1:00 PM. Please feel free to let others know who may want to wish him a fond farewell and new beginning.

ML,
Betsy

[SIZE="5"]COURTING BART SIMPSON[/SIZE]

Steve Brackett was to marry Nancy Cartwright in spring of 2008, but that was canceled sometime after the fall of 2007.
Scientology Celebrities

"The Record said:

Cartwright and Murphy were divorced in 2005, but next year the actress plans to marry another Scientologist, general contractor Steve Brackett.

Army Archerd on Variety.com

"Variety online AUGUST 2007" said:

Next spring, Cartwright will wed high-end general contractor Steve Brackett. The only two words she revealed about the wedding ceremony: "MARCHING BANDS."

[SIZE="5"]ABOUT STEVE[/SIZE]

Steve reached "Clear" in his early 20s -- some time before end of 1979
Scientology Clear List, Auditor 163, circa September 1979

Clear No. 16,895 STEVE BRACKETT, San Francisco

Steve Brackett - Scientology Service Completions | Truth About Scientology Statistics Project
There is a Steve Brackett listed on TAS. He's an OT V.

As of 2006, he was listed in IAS as GOLD MERITORIOUS $1 MILLION donor (IMPACT #115).
Some time later both Steve and Nancy Cartwright are listed as major IAS donors
NOTE: A PATRON LAUREATE IS A $10 MILLION DOLLAR DONATION TO IAS (SCN'S WAR CHEST)

He was also a major donor and spokesman for the superpower bldg. http://forums.whyweprotest.net/123-leaks-legal/super-power-project-37837/#post722856
NOTE: A KEY CONTRIBUTOR IS A $100,000.00 DONATION TO THE SUPER POWER BUILDING.

From OT SUMMIT 2007, this appears to be him standing behind Cartwright in the blue.
From this thread talking about possible shoop to make David Miscavige taller and mystery hand. Operation Clambake Message Board :: View topic - Another Scientology Photo Alterations?

From his scientology provided cookie cutter webpage:
[SCILON WEBSITE]h ttp://www.our-home.org/stevebrackett/myself.htm

Hello, my name is Steve Brackett, and here is a little bit about myself:
My name is Steve Brackett. I am a single father. My daughter is also a Scientologist, and is doing well in life.

In my career, I do construction. I mostly build restaurants. I am the kind of person that will not quit until I have done a very good job, so my buildings end up being stellar products.

My hobbies are working and playing golf. That is why I do so well in my career because I really like what I do.

I originally got introduced to Scientology through a friend who told me a little about it, and I then became interested to find out more for myself. I have been a Scientologist since then.

His Bio from his construction company page (he's got a huge list of clients he's worked on):

Steve ran a construction company in Nevada where he was in charge of building more than 60 custom homes and several commercial projects. Between 1986-1991 Steve served as the Construction Manager for a Los Angeles based Construction Company. During this time he built more than 50 restaurants, 22 commercial projects and 14 custom homes.

In 1992 Steve founded Brackett Construction and has since built many commercial buildings, commercial interiors, hotels, custom homes, restaurants, and other multi-family projects, most of them in Southern California. However Brackett Construction has also done many projects in Northern California and has built in Washington DC.

[BRACKETT CONSTRUCTION, INC. is still in good standing with CA Secretary of State -- Original Date Filed: 4/11/1988]

pooks · Jun 8, 2009

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Removed as OP updated

lothar · Jun 8, 2009

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As of 2006, he was listed in IAS as GOLD MERITORIOUS $1,000,000 (IMPACT #115 provided by pooks).

I'll bet if he had $1M back in his pockets he wouldn't jump off a bridge (to nowhere).

Consensus · Jun 8, 2009

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Wow.

Tragic.

And the cult is behaving in their predictably despicable way.

Scientology works and it helps people indeed.

auchraw · Jun 8, 2009

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Add one more to the long long sad list.

lothar · Jun 8, 2009

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[EDIT] removed it is now in first post

basil · Jun 8, 2009

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In my last blog I reported on the death of Steve Brackett, a Scientologist who committed suicide over money trouble. [1] Rank and file Scientologists have decided to lie about Brackett’s death by saying he died in a head-on collision. This is being done to protect the belief system of Scientology, as it is believed by Scientologists that Brackett possessed supernatural abilities due to his achieving the church’s exalted state of OT. The state of OT, according to the church’s pseudo-science, is a state where one is “knowing and willing cause over life, thought, matter, energy, space and time.”

Presumably he couldn't be "at cause" over the car coming the other way, even if it HAD been an accident rather than jumping off a bridge?

I wonder why so many Scientologists choose to 'end cycle' by jumping off a bridge? Symbolic perhaps? http://forums.whyweprotest.net/262-europe/poole-raid-46511/

Consensus · Jun 8, 2009

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Wait, seriously? Nancy Cartright's scilon exhusband?

Wow. This's gunna get big - well, let's be fair, medium - fast.

edit - or is it ex-fiancee?

Either way, he stuck his dick in bart simpson.

I wonder if she ever did 'the voice' while having sex.

"Finger my ass, man!"

lothar · Jun 8, 2009

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[strike]Did they marry in 2008?? I think she was planning to... Did she marry and divorce him quickly?[/strike] I guess it was ex-fiance.

Anonymous · Jun 8, 2009

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Scientology works!

lothar · Jun 8, 2009

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[EDIT] removed it is now in first post

basil · Jun 8, 2009

Army Archerd on Variety.com

Next spring, Cartwright will wed high-end general contractor Steve Brackett. The only two words she revealed about the wedding ceremony: "MARCHING BANDS."

Nancy Cartwright, an American TV icon?

Cartwright and Murphy were divorced in 2005, but next year the actress plans to marry another Scientologist, general contractor Steve Brackett.

Although it seems it was definitely planned, I can't seem to find any proof it actually happened.

Ah that explains it. He was shilling for the "Super Power Rundown". Perhaps he thought he could fly?

lothar · Jun 8, 2009

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Also from OP link

I had worked for Brackett for two years starting in 2000. He was a Scientology OT, which is to say in Scientology parlance, he was a “knowing and willing cause over life, thought, matter, energy, space and time.” [2] Since I had left his Los Angeles based construction company, Brackett Construction, Brackett had become a multi-million dollar contributor to Scientology. For a time, he courted Scientology celebrity, Nancy Cartwright, who is the voice of the cartoon character Bart Simpson.

Unfortunately, according to my sources, Brackett had run into trouble on various construction projects and recently lost several arbitration settlements, one of which cost him $300,000. He was scheduled to go to Flag, Scientology’s top church, soon, as a plane ticket had been purchased. More than likely, this visit was intended to help him sort out his recent woes using Scientology’s expensive psuedo-science counseling techniques.

So, I guess sometime late 2007 - 2008 the Cartwright thing was called off.

pooks · Jun 8, 2009

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Gawker, perez hilton, glosslip would love this

NOTE: A PATRON LAUREATE IS A $ 10 MILLION DOLLAR DONATION TO SCN'S WAR CHEST.

ChronicEnturbulator · Jun 8, 2009

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pooks;890654 said:

Gawker, perez hilton, glosslip would love this

^^^^
THIS

Someone fire up the Dawn signal.

lothar · Jun 8, 2009

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Can that legal filling ninja check for any court records on Brackett Construction or Steve Brackett that might show some huge lawsuits.

Anonymous · Jun 8, 2009

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Here is an email leak re: steve

Steve Bracket departed his body last week.

Many of us knew Steve as an LA Org OTC Member who not only contributed to our projects through his work and financially, but brought many people into the LA Org for services. He's a great guy and will be missed.

Steve's memorial service will be held at Celebrity Centre this coming Saturday at 1:00 PM. Please feel free to let others know who may want to wish him a fond farewell and new beginning.

ML,

Betsy

Anonymous · Jun 8, 2009

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What is it with Scilons and suicide by jump?

lothar · Jun 8, 2009

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[EDIT] removed it is now in first post

Anonymous · Jun 8, 2009

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pooks;890654 said:

Gawker, perez hilton, glosslip would love this

I'm pretty sure they will.

I already anonymously harpooned one of the above, but I'm not telling who as to ensure someone else also harpoons all three.

pooks · Jun 8, 2009

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NOTE: A KEY CONTRIBUTOR IS A $100,000.00 DONATION TO THE SUPER POWER BUILDING.

lothar;890648 said:

Army Archerd on Variety.com

Also, it is in a thread about superpower bldg.
http://forums.whyweprotest.net/123-leaks-legal/super-power-project-37837/#post722856

Anonymous · Jun 8, 2009

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HEY GUISE: Media will be reading this thread soon. Dump as much dox as you can here for their benefit.

lothar · Jun 8, 2009

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Pooks, if you want to put good stuff in first post, I can also clean up afterwards and remove redundant stuff. Definately need the photos and the stuff from here at the top. And maybe the donation amounts.

lothar · Jun 8, 2009

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There is mention of Steve in this thread:
Operation Clambake Message Board :: View topic - Another Scientology Photo Alterations?

It does look a lot like it is him standing behind Cartwright in the blue (from OT SUMMIT 2007).

lothar · Jun 8, 2009

re: Steve Brackett - OT - commits suicide

Some time before end of 1979

Scientology Clear List, Auditor 163, circa September 1979

Clear No. 16,895 STEVE BRACKETT, San Francisco

He would have been in his early 20s. Way to go Scientology, you sure are the experts on mental health.

pooks · Jun 8, 2009

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lothar;890692 said:

There is mention of Steve in this thread:
Operation Clambake Message Board :: View topic - Another Scientology Photo Alterations?

It does look a lot like it is him standing behind Cartwright in the blue (from OT SUMMIT 2007).

Ya, where'd that hand on Nancy's hip come from?

Front row: Marisol Nichols, Kelly Preston, ????, David Miscavige, Nancy Cartwright, mystery hand, Kristie Alley, Sally Jensen, Craig Jensen.

Steve Brackett standing behind Nancy Cartwright. Was Steve Shooped in?

JohnnyRUClear · Jun 8, 2009

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pooks;890654 said:

Nancy Cartwright in heels is shorter than Miss Cabbage?

{sniff} {sniff} ....?

ETA: IMDB says she's 5'0" so maybe that photo is legit after all.

pooks;890697 said:

Front row: Marissa Nichols,

Marisol?

Whoever she is, she's purty.

And my money's on the mystery hand being Steve's, since they were an item (at least sometime). But I'm probably wrong.

pooks · Jun 8, 2009

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JohnnyRUClear;890703 said:

Nancy Cartwright in heels is shorter than Miss Cabbage?

{sniff} {sniff} ....?

Marisol?

Whoever she is, she's purty.

And my money's on the mystery hand being Steve's, since they were an item (at least sometime). But I'm probably wrong.

Thanks I fixed it so it says Marisol.

Marisol is a big Scn celeb
Marisol Nichols

Marisol Nichols - Scientology Service Completions | Truth About Scientology Statistics Project

JohnnyRUClear · Jun 8, 2009

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FREE MARISOL :'-(

She's a lovely lady. Saw her on an episode of "RendezView" (cheesy, but entertaining, blind date show) and really liked her.

It's going to be so, SO interesting to watch what happens as this cult collapses. It's going to be a subject of increasing interest across all media, and the celebs are going to be on the hotseat for having shilled for this crap for all these years.

Anonymous · Jun 8, 2009

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Rest In Peace.

Anonymous · Jun 8, 2009

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Criminal cult defender Jean-Pierre Giner (JPierreGiner) on Twitter made the mistake of blasting antidepressants as a catalyst for suicide this morning. Do with this knowledge what you feel.

InternetHatMachine · Jun 8, 2009

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BodyThetanKilla · Jun 8, 2009

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Has anyone pointed out the irony of an OT committing suicide by jumping off a bridge yet?

basil · Jun 8, 2009

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BodyThetanKilla;890721 said:

Has anyone pointed out the irony of an OT committing suicide by jumping off a bridge yet?

I did in post 7, with a link to another bridge jumping Scientologist (from the Poole raid thread).

BodyThetanKilla · Jun 8, 2009

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STOP IT with the beating me to stuff, Basil!

moose · Jun 8, 2009

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BodyThetanKilla;890721 said:

Has anyone pointed out the irony of an OT committing suicide by jumping off a bridge yet?

omg.
lol

InternetHatMachine · Jun 8, 2009

re: Steve Brackett - OT - commits suicide

Oh dear, team. Looks like your OT powers didn't let you fly after all.

Oooooooh. MESTy.

Sponge · Jun 8, 2009

A sad case study in mind rape and financial rape.

You could say that the cult sucked him dry and "threw him off the bridge".

Hope the press pick this up.

BodyThetanKilla;890721 said:

Has anyone pointed out the irony of an OT committing suicide by jumping off a bridge yet?

Lol yeah, the Bridge to Total Gravity.

InternetHatMachine · Jun 8, 2009

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A bridge, eh?

I wonder if he waved to the trolls on the way down.

lothar · Jun 8, 2009

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BodyThetanKilla;890721 said:

Has anyone pointed out the irony of an OT committing suicide by jumping off a bridge yet?

I had it in post #3 --> "jump off a bridge (to nowhere)."

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