YouTuber allegedly injected gold believing it gave 'special powers' before Thailand death

Looksmaxxing YouTuber Connor Murphy, 32, reportedly developed a fixation on gold in the weeks before his death, believing that injecting it into his body could grant him "special powers." These claims come from fellow content creator Androgenic, who described Murphy's unusual behavior during his final weeks.

According to Androgenic, Murphy became convinced that gold was a secret mineral possessed by powerful individuals because it could unlock extraordinary abilities. He alleged that Murphy believed consuming or injecting gold would lead to higher levels of consciousness and even allow connection with other dimensions. Androgenic claimed Murphy began injecting gold as part of an experiment, painted parts of his house with gold, and became increasingly unstable.

Androgenic further alleged that Murphy was seen running through his neighborhood covered in blood and screaming before police were called. He also claimed Murphy's body showed discoloration potentially caused by gold poisoning, though Thai officials and medical authorities have not confirmed these allegations or any link to gold poisoning. Autopsy and toxicology results are still pending.

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Murphy had become fixated on gold and believed it was a hidden mineral that powerful people kept secret because it could unlock extraordinary abilities.

Thai media reported that Murphy was behaving erratically near his rented home before officers arrived. When police approached, he reportedly ran into a nearby lake and swam until he became exhausted and disappeared. Divers recovered his body about 30 minutes later, approximately 65 feet from the shore. An initial examination reportedly found no signs of assault. Investigators also found unused syringes and unidentified pills in Murphy's car, but have not yet linked them to the gold injection claims or his death.

Androgenic also mentioned that Murphy had bipolar disorder and that friends had grown concerned about his behavior. These claims also await official confirmation. Murphy had amassed over 2.4 million YouTube subscribers through content focused on bodybuilding and fitness.

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Murphy eventually began injecting gold as part of what he believed was an experiment.