Michael Marin was once an eccentric millionaire who flew his own plane, cruised around in a Rolls-Royce and even collected Picasso art.But his life ended suddenly and dramatically after he swallowed cyanide, which inhibits breathing, seconds after being found guilty of arson.Marin, a 53-year-old dad and grandad, was facing up to 21 years in jail after deliberately burning down his own mansion.He had left his family a suicide note and shocking courtroom footage captured the moment he decided to end his life after being found guilty.The ruined millionaire closed his eyes in despair before appearing to put something in his mouth.He washed it down with liquid and eight minutes later he was on the floor suffering convulsions.Eventually he was.
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