Oscar Pistorius
This past Sunday, former
Olympian and Paralympian, Oscar Pistorius, was rushed from
jail to a local hospital in South Africa, after a failed
suicide bid. Pistorius denied that he tried to commit
suicide and had fallen out of bed, but injuries to both
wrists indicate he tried to cut his wrist, creating
superficial wounds. It's highly unlike a fall out of bed
would injure both wrists in a manner that leaves wounds.
Oscar Pistorius
Pistorius, who is in
jail for the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend, model
Reeva Steenkamp, plunged into a worst state of depression at
the start of this year's Olympics this past weekend.
Powerful memories of his time competing in the Olympics was
likely the trigger, plunging him into a state of clinical
depression.
Reeva Steenkamp and Oscar Pistorius
While I am very sorry
Steenkamp died, Pistorius needs mental health intervention.
Pistorius needs to be sedated and given mental health
counseling (on humanitarian grounds). He should serve his
time in jail and do charity work upon his release, to pay
his debt to society over the life lost. Once again, I am
truly sorry Steenkamp died. She was a beautiful, bright
young woman. My condolences again to her family and friends.
