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.
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 (Comment this)
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 (Comment this)
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. (Comment this)