George Mason law professor William Lash died in July.

Here's what the GMU law website had to say about it:

Here's what the campus paper, The Mason Gazette, said:

The faculty, staff and students of George Mason University mourn the death of law professor William Lash III, and extend deepest sympathies to his family, which has suffered a tragic and heartbreaking loss.

And finally, the Washington Post cleared away the haze:

William Henry Lash III, 45, a law professor at George Mason University and former assistant secretary of Commerce, died July 14 at his home in McLean. Mr. Lash committed suicide by gunshot after killing his 12-year-old son.

06 Aug 06