China Worker Suicide Puts Spotlight on Hon Hai, Apple - WSJ.com

A spokesman for Apple said, "We are saddened by the tragic loss of this young employee and we are awaiting results of the investigations into his death. We require that our suppliers treat all workers with dignity and respect."

According to local media reports, which couldn't be independently confirmed, Mr. Sun was questioned about the disappearance of a prototype of Apple's next-generation iPhone. The reports also said he had been beaten.