Mark Madoff Suicide: Bernie Madoff's Son Died

The oldest son of Bernard Madoff committed suicide on Saturday morning, his attorney said.

Mark Madoff was found by family members in his New York apartment Saturday morning, according to law enforcement sources.

The sources said that Madoff hanged himself using a black dog leash and was found by his father-in-law.

The Madoff brothers reportedly went to the authorities after their father confessed his crime to them on Dec. 10, 2008. A day later Bernard Madoff was arrested.

Madoff is in federal prison in North Carolina serving a 150-year sentence.

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