A PERSON OF KEEN INTEREST — by Steve Nadis
The Hopkinton, Massachusetts man I wrote about earlier, Neil Entwistle, has been upgraded from a “person of interest” regarding the murder of his wife and daughter to an outright suspect. Authorities believe they’ve found the gun used in the killings (though I’m still waiting for forensics on that) and now they’ve found evidence that Entwistle did internet searches on murder and suicide. (Note: Be careful what you search for!) The latest theory is that he planned a murder-suicide but quit halfway through the job.
Which brings up one of my pet peeves: “murder-suicide,” a trend apparently on the rise that I deplore. So the guy had some financial difficulties. Why did he think killing his wife and daughter and then, presumably, himself would make things better for them?
Here’s another thing that I deplore: Every time there’s a violent death in the family, who’s the first suspect? The father. Why? Because of jerks like Entwistle, that’s why. I’m not a proponent of suicide by any means, and it is a horrible societal problem. But maybe a guy like that should have just killed himself. I say that if you’re really intent on murder-suicide, kill yourself first. When you finish that job, you can see about the others.
Posted by in 14:52:11
I agree 100% Snake. It’s so sad that these cowards only come to their senses AFTER killing innocent family members.
Thanks Doc. I agree with you 110%!
What is wrong with these people?
I’ve personally known two who succeeded in committing suicide and I wonder if I don’t have the ability to empathize. I feel anger, not pity.
I think it is a very selfish act.
I can’t talk about this anymore. It’s making me angry.
MsAmber
I could never have a murder-suicide thing going because my mother told me I’d go to hell if I killed myself. Therefore, I can’t kill myself in a murder-suicide pact. Thus negating the entire process. Follow that logic Snake. Not to mention I can barely watch any TELEVISION show with ANY blood whatsoever. So, I couldn’t kill anyone either. Besides, dead people scare me. I don’t see dead people. Probaby TMI.
zardoz says:
YEAH why dont they take that lawyers example
who stuck his face in front of the V.P. RIFLE
and got shot, or was it peppered
he almost succeded ,…suiciding,
but still
life is dear , salt of the earth, kinda thing
zardoz
Thanks, folks, for the comments on an awfully unpleasant subject.
Is he the one who didn’t even go to his family’s funerals and we were commenting on how “suspicious” that was?
I can’t even begin to understand or justify any “reasoning” behind his actions. Determined enough to kill his family, yet chickens out when it’s his turn? How accomodating. You’re right, Snake, he should’ve started with himself first. The End.
Yes, FW, he’s the same guy who didn’t attend the funeral. Now we can see why he skipped it.