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Do any fits of *madness* make sense? By making the assumption that everything appeared calculated and pre-meditated doesnt necessarily mean that Benoit (if he did it?) callously pre-thought his actions.

We dont know what was going on in his head.

We dont know any of the facts at the moment - and may never know. Forensics and police will have to make informed judgements based on evidence found and autopsy results - but may never know the real truth.

The media, especially newspapers, have a tendancy to make things up as they go along - to make the story *spicier*, *sicker*, *more exciting* - when really some guy went totally nuts (whether it was mental health, physical health or emotional wellbeing in general that went into overdrive) and killed his family and then himself - if he did do it.

Innocent until proven guilty.

And as for calling someone a coward when they commit suicide after apparently killing wife and son - we dont *KNOW* how he felt - HOW?? How do we *KNOW* what was going through his mind? We dont. The torment must have been unbelievable to have resorted to such a terrible and tragic crime.

Please stop surmising until you are aware of the truth - then make your judgements.

Hope they all rest in peace - ALL of them! And bless the families that are still alive and have to go through the pain of grief, loss and shock.