Did anyone see that story from the associated press about the 18 yr old Austrian girl who escaped from her kidnapper after 8 years? He kept her in the cellar I think it said. How awful!!! When she escaped he commited suicide by throwing himself in front of a train. Do you ever wonder what happens in people's lives that makes them do things like that???

I saw that too. Horrible. Too bad he didn't throw himself in front of a train BEFORE he abducted her and ruined a big chunk of her life and the lives of her family. Creep.

Anyone think that he commited suicide because she actually got away? Or do you think he let her go and then killed himself out of guilt? I think him being dead is better than having a long drawn out trial and then getting off on a tech. issue. Or claiming he is insane and only having to stay in an instuite for a few years and then being cleared to return to society. Any other thoughts? ~Mandy

The only good kidnapper is a dead kidnapper.

Do you ever wonder what happens in people's lives that makes them do things like that???

LBT??