I can't even imagine what goes through someone's mind, and the pain they must be feeling to go through with something like this.
I mean if you are imprisoned, or destitute with no hope of turning things around, that's one thing. But to be wealthy, with family, and do this, I can't grasp the mindset. It's sad.
Obviously these people are suffering from a chemical imbalance. Severe depression.
What I never understand is, with all that we know now about depression, and the stigma that accompanies it largely dissolved - if someone starts having THOUGHTS about this kind of thing, why would they not seek professional help? Wouldn't you sense something is not right, and try to have it corrected instead of executing such a FINAL "solution"?