RIP Skyking: Richard “Beebo“ Russell Tribute

Richard Russell, nicknamed “Beebo“ and now “Skyking“ after his demise, was a 29-year-old man from Alaska who stole a plane from the Sea-Tac International Airport. He went joy riding in the plane before flying it to his death into an island nearby. Audio of his correspondence with air traffic control was published online. He was a young broken man. Totally lost by the sounds of it. His tragic death has become oddly relatable to many across the world. RIP #Skyking.