Ten Fired After Deadly Sacramento Contest

Entercom fired ten staff members, including the entire morning show, who were behind a deadly radio stunt that killed a 28 year old Sacramento woman. Jennifer Strange, a finalist in KDND "107.9 The End"'s "Hold your wee for a wii" promotion, was found dead in her apartment Saturday after drinking large amounts of water. Contestants were asked to drink as much water as they could before having to go to the bathroom. The "Morning Rave" show, who was responsible for the stunt, as well as the program director, and six other staff members have been terminated. There have not been any criminal charges filed, but they are still possible.

Three days after the incident, Entercom-Sacramento GM John Geary posted the following statement on KDND's web site: "All of you are probably aware of the tragic death of a contestant, Jennifer Strange, following her participation in a contest on the Morning Rave last Friday. First and foremost, our thoughts and sympathies go out to the family and loved ones of Ms. Strange. I also want to assure you that the circumstances regarding this matter are being examined as thoroughly as possible. We are doing everything we can to deal with this difficult situation in a manner that is both respectful and responsible. Effective immediately, the Morning Rave show is canceled."