Crime & Safety
OC School Principal Jumps To His Death At Disneyland
A 51-year-old resident of Westminster was found dead after reports that someone fell from the Mickey & Friends parking structure.
ANAHEIM, CA — An Orange County Principal reportedly jumped to his death on Saturday, authorities said.
He was identified as Christopher Christensen, a 51-year-old resident of Westminster and musician who performed throughout Southern California.
Police responded to calls that a man fell from a the Mickey & Friends parking structure around 9 p.m., Anaheim police and the Orange County Sheriff's Department told the Orange County register.
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Reports of the fall coincided with a lengthy and cryptic Facebook post, in which Christensen said he had been accused of domestic abuse.
"I hate when people leave this Earth with so many unanswered questions. So, I hope this provides some insight and perspective…" Christensen's post reads.
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The post was made at 8:38 p.m., moments before police received reports of the fall.
"This is not an ideal way to go out, but at least I get a chance to say some final words to those who I love and adore," the post reads.
Mathew Beverleh, who identified himself as a tram driver at Disneyland, acknowledged the incident.
"It was so hard for us and everyone tonight," Beverleh wrote on Twitter. "I am sorry for him and his family..."
Christensen was a principal at Newland Elementary School, the Orange County Register reported. He was also a cellist and singer who previously instrumental music courses, the newspaper reported.
“I have truly loved educating and leading thousands of students and families as a principal in FVSD for the past 21+ years,” according to his final Facebook post. "I have made so many wonderful connections with families over the years and those who know me closely know how much I cared for my students, staff and families. Please remember me for all the good I brought to the world of education."
Christensen's father Jim was a composer with Disney, the Register reported.
Dianna Gray, who said she knew Christensen for 30 years, said he loved to go to Disneyland.
"I think it was a very important place to him. He just loved it," Gray told the newspaper.
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