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Why bother discussing Christian Villani?

Well, the underlying real question is: Did Christian's life matter? Does his cause of death matter?

Yes.

First and foremost, he didn't commit suicide, in the typical use of the term. That fact, alone, should be sufficient reason for evaluating the matter.

Christian's own cell phone reveals the truth.

Cause of death occurred by his immediate environment: two people instigated substance abuse with fentanyl, poisoning him when mixed/replaced with his Adderall. Combined with a rough and tumble household with the brothers fighting that morning proved to be too much.

The above is true because this author spoke with him several times in February, including 2/24. We further know this from medical records, Christian's own recordings (he recorded explosive tantrums around him in Feb 2024) and numerous other incontrovertible data from his phone-- there is data available for review up until the hour of his death. Several terabytes. The cherry on top are the interviews with people who knew what was happening.

Suffice it to say: any other narrative for cause of death is woefully ignorant and false.

While we remain open to new evidence, none has arrived that contradicts the current findings.

The brother maliciously attempted to cover-up all evidence of cause of death. He invented a narrative that Christian was "scared of going to prison," when, in fact, there were no criminal charges whatsoever. (That matter was resolved over a year prior).

Moreover, Christian was receiving the legal result he wanted by settlement.

Therefore, it's a bogus story intended as a convenient smokescreen.

Secondly, Christian was loved and impacted many people.

Thirdly, Christian's life was a series of "almosts."

The only reason his death didn't make headlines and reveled in today is because his life nearly made headlines post HS; he almost had athletic stardom continue with a full ride scholarship for wrestling (but declined it), almost became a reality TV star (he applied but failed to follow-up with the producer), and almost got a major mariculture contract (the CEO responsible for awarding his project died of cancer).

Society rewards fame but not the could-have-been-famous-if-only.

It is, therefore, worth understanding how Christian was able to overcome obstacles yet was still stymied.

In short, we have a duty to talk about Christian's accomplishments properly, in the midst of flaws and being dealt a bad hand. And we certainly have an obligation to put sunlight on his cause of death - particularly as the behavior (drug use) is the persistent factor in so many deaths in Bristol Bay.

Finally, this is personal. His untimely death was as impactful as his life. I can't think of another relationship where the arc went so dramatically from close friendship, to adversarial, to redemption -- with so much upheaval in between.

Christian caused a family unbelievable anguish. In short, because he was enraged over a business matter that wasn't going his way and the concurrent resurfacing of a police report against him, he retaliated by trying to separate his business partner from his kids; it was unforgivable behavior and a felony.

For the third time in his life, an arrest warrant request was issued.

However. Before that episode was a beautiful friendship and productive business collaboration; and after the event was an equally amazing story of redemption. It was in the midst of reconciliation that he died making it all the more tragic.

Meanwhile, he was living a colorful, duplicitous life...

It goes without saying that had his family handled the death differently/forthrightly, parties could grieve, heal, and move on.

There needs to be accountability, or at least acknowledgment, on those who contributed to Christian's demise or who continue covering up the truth.

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2/11/25

The latest round of communications from those who knew Villani are not as kind as months ago.

It seems the broiling shock of death has simmered, and Christian is being viewed in the light of their perspective mere days before his passing. He was human, after all.

That said, I think the people who were hurt are unaware of the demons he faced. But there were recent indicators; for example, in 2022, two people (one Caucasian, one Athabaskan who worked for Mary Peltola) met Christian for the first time at a formal event in Anchorage and later at Leroy's Restaurant. I also attended. Both later reported to me that Christian seemed like a chameleon--capable of blending in socially, but deep seeded anger lay behind his eyes.

At the time they told me of their intuition, I brushed it off as a simple misunderstanding or ridiculous hyperbole. I no longer think that.

In any event, fast-forward to the time of his passing, the most objective and sympathetic thing that can be said of him, in February 2024, is that he was behaving increasingly rudderless and anxious. Despite receiving favorable news, hours before his passing, instability was apparent in his voice.

The question is why: What caused his demise?

And should we really use the term "suicide" when the victim was disenchanted, and poisoned, by those around him?

It is akin to an Aaron Hernandez story: tough father, but broken home; 3x state wrestling champ with full ride scholarships offered, but too deep into drugs and personal ambition to utilize these gifts; splintered romantic life leaving a string of broken hearts in his path; superior charisma, charm, and ambition with a smile covering up deep insecurity and pain; he committed multiple crimes, and possessed a quick temper, yet always sought reconciliation and forgiveness; he had thousands of "friends," and was a genuine Christian of faith, but desperately lonely, seemingly betrayed by family and a local friend.

Between Oct 2022 - February 2023, charisma carried his fanciful ideas on kelp harvesting tech to the brink of tremendous financial success. And he knew it.

Ironically, his family and friends were always unaware of this achievement... Christian vied to articulate how close he was; they wrote it off as just another one of Christian's childlike dreams. This was a thorn in his side for the remainder of his life.

But the resulting force of his darker moments caused the ground to shift beneath his feet; pride cost him everything.

He spent the better part of 2023 trying to rebuild, psychologically and professionally, but it was too late; drugs, alcohol, meaningless flings, stagnated healing and growth; his new relationships and entrepreneurial interests could not compensate for what he had lost.

Meanwhile... the rest of the story for another time.

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* A movie about Villani?

Yes! A member of the Sattler bush pilot family and Macars - who endured drug related family deaths and challenges with DFYS - has written a script and desires to incorporate the epidemic in Bristol Bay into the book/film, with a segment on Christian due to his public persona.

Additionally, there's a part of Christian's work in mariculture that was not well known. He rarely discussed it in his last year because he felt the opportunity was lost; as a result, he pivoted to dabbling in AI/ecommerce. He got closer (to success with a mariculture/kelp project) than anyone realized.

This story can finally be told.

* Will the media I submitted be used in the book/film?

No. Unless you were asked and explicitly agreed, your media remains private.

* Does the book/film discuss the controversy of cause of death? And when will it be released?

Within a year.

Firstly, there isn't any controversy on the facts; and everyone was given ample opportunity for input. There is a handful of DLG residents who know what happened and can back it up (and are keeping their heads down). If there is concern about a portrayal, you can always reach out.

That said, the book (which is mostly written) begins in an elementary school on the Kuskokwim village of Sleetmute, then to Stony River, and works its way to Bristol Bay. It chronicles the challenges of Native families against the encroachment of the state and modernity, and the allure of Alaska even on those who depart and return to the state.

Will there be a casting call?

Yes, for several Alaska Natives, and others. Details forthcoming. We're informed a producer will schedule interviews in Anchorage.

There will also be interviews for the book which are occurring now, remotely, and are ongoing. Those who refuse interviews are left to the mercy of other residents (and the data Christian left behind). All are given opportunity to submit their 2 cents.

At least a dozen people have reached out: some to share stories, some to grieve, some to clean their conscience.

In every instance, a non-disclosure agreement is signed. No communication = no non-disclosure = no protection.

Onsite visits to Stony River and Dillingham for interviews and background filming are scheduled for Spring.

Does the book have a title?

Yes, its working title is "Anomie in Paradise" and is a sequel to "Stepping Stones" which was published in 2012.