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February 27, 2026
Won $31 Million in Lottery: Committed Suicide 2 Years Later, After "The Worst Thing That Ever Happened to Him"
You surely believe that winning millions in the lottery can change life for the better, but for one man, it brought nothing but sadness and tragedy.
TL;DR
- Billy Bob Harrell Jr. won $31 million in the Texas Lottery in June 1997.
- The lottery win put a strain on his marriage, leading to divorce.
- Harrell stated that winning the jackpot was the worst thing that ever happened to him.
- He died by suicide on May 22, 1999, in his home in Kingwood, Texas.
- Gerald Muswagon won $10 million in the Super 7 lottery in 1998.
- He spent his winnings on luxury vehicles, a large house, and gifts, allegedly on alcohol and drugs.
- Muswagon faced legal issues, including arrests for traffic violations and sexual assault charges.
- He committed suicide in his parents' garage in 2005.
- His lawyer indicated Muswagon had significant trouble adjusting to life after winning the lottery.
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