Bridge jumper's identity mystery
Dressed in a T-shirt, shorts and sneakers, the young woman easily blended in with dozens of walkers and runners crossing the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge on an unseasonably warm day.
When she stopped and grasped the railing, some passersby thought she was just stretching, working out a kink.
Then, she was gone.
Authorities said the woman who plunged more than 100 feet to her death Sunday in the Cooper River jumped from the towering span. But who she was and why she chose to end her life remain mysteries.
The woman carried no identification, left behind no note. She had no tattoos, no visible scars. For now, she's just a sad story without a name, an open case with no conclusion.
Charleston County Coroner Rae Wooten and Mount Pleasant police on Monday appealed for the public's help in identifying the woman so they can "break this news to the ones who love her."
Wooten described the woman as being white and in her early 20s, with shoulder-length brown hair and brown eyes. She was 5 feet 7 1/2 inches tall and 135 pounds. She wore a tie-dyed T-shirt and an earring in an least one ear. Her nails were manicured and she appeared to take care of her appearance.
Several people called police Sunday when the woman went over the railing around 2:30 p.m. She had been standing on a bench near one of the bridge's diamond towers, with her arms and right leg along the railing, a police report stated.
The Coast Guard found the woman in the water near the base of the bridge. An autopsy showed she drowned, authorities said.
Mount Pleasant police Capt. Stan Gragg said the fall from that section is between 108 feet and 120 feet.
Police and coroner's personnel couldn't find a car or bicycle belonging to the woman on either side of the span. Checks of missing persons reports and calls to area colleges produced few clues. Investigators weren't sure Monday whether she was a resident or a visitor to the area.
Comments
Posted by charlene68 on December 11, 2007 at 8:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)
That is so sad, I hope she can be identified and her family notified.
Posted by majorjohnson on December 11, 2007 at 8:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
How do you know she wasn't on medication and that caused her to do it. People have way too much faith in drugging themselves and others to fix their problems. We have a drugged society thanks to this kind of thinking.
Posted by RTC on December 11, 2007 at 8:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Yes, this is terribly tragic. My daughter was on the bridge right after it happened, and people said that the poor girl had landed on the rocks.
You just never know what goes through these poor souls' minds when they decide to end their lives.
I hope that she has family that are looking for her and can take her remains home. This is too sad.
Posted by locallady on December 11, 2007 at 8:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Very, very tragic. This sort of thing is happening much too often. So sad. If this is a student at one of the colleges, how long before she is reported missing? What a nightmare for the parents and family.
Posted by FortDorchesterMom on December 11, 2007 at 8:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I agree with MajorJohnson....we are a drugged society. Be wary of these so-called"antidepressants". They have a high risk of increased suicide. We will probably hear that this young lady was being "treated"for depression. I wonder when people are finally going to see the link...
Posted by Early on December 11, 2007 at 8:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Major and Fort, glad you two are experts on the use of antidepressants on our youth. What part of the American Journal of Psychiatry did you find your answers? My wife has a minor in this and I have been following it closely over the years. Actually, teen suicide is down as a result of the use of the "forbidden" antidepressants
Some people just talk out their a$$.
Posted by palmettogirl on December 11, 2007 at 9:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
That is so sad, I get stressed out to around this time. But when I think about my family and loved ones, I can not do something like that. It gets rough sometimes but if you ever need help, please call 211.
Early, what happens when you take these antidepressants regularly and then suddenly stop taking them? Just curious...
Posted by Early on December 11, 2007 at 9:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Depends on the medication!
Most have a two week regression period 1/2 dosed.
Where the problems lies is antidepressants, alcohol and recreational drugs mixed together and taking all this without verbal counseling.
Posted by FortDorchesterMom on December 11, 2007 at 10:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Going by the fact that the FDA has required a warning be placed on SSRI's stating that they cause in increased risk of suicide in children and young adults. The commercials now have to give that warning too....if you check out the FDA Medwatch you can read all of the "incidents". The FDA also gives out a case number and if they actually succeeded in their suicide attempt. Nice. Early, do you think that all of these families that have lost loved one's are lying about the effects that these drugs have had?
Posted by FortDorchesterMom on December 11, 2007 at 11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Antidepressant Medication Products
Audience: Healthcare professionals, consumers
[Posted 05/02/2007] FDA notified healthcare professionals that the Agency proposed that makers of all antidepressant medications update the existing black box warning on the prescribing information for their products to include warnings about the increased risks of suicidal thinking and behavior in young adults ages 18 to 24 years old during the first one to two months of treatment. The proposed labeling changes also state that scientific data did not show this increased risk in adults older than 24 years of age and that adults 65 years of age and older taking antidepressants have a decreased risk of suicidality. The proposed updates apply to the entire category of antidepressants. Individuals currently taking prescribed antidepressant medications should not stop taking them and should notify their healthcare professional if they have concerns. Manufacturers of antidepressant medications will have 30 days to submit their revised product labeling and revised Medication Guides to FDA for review. See the FDA press release for the list of products affected by the proposed antidepressant product labeling changes.
[May 02, 2007 - Press Release - FDA]
[May 02, 2007 - Antidepressant Information Page - FDA]
http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2007/...
Here's just the first thing that I came to...
Back in 2005, the FDA held hearings and allowed families to speak, to tell their stories. It allowed doctors to testify and then they did their own studies, which prompted the warning. Early, am I speaking out of my back-side now?
Posted by Early on December 11, 2007 at 11:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Fort, we can do this all day long if you want!
Your youth and pediatric psychiatric care provider has more information if you need it and they are trained in which medication is best for the age group concerned. So far, Prozac is the preferred medication.
pediatrics. Com
Banning these medications might be an easy answer, but it is important to remember that untreated depression is itself a risk factor for suicide, which is the 3rd leading cause of death for 14 to 25 year olds and the 6th leading cause of death for younger school age children.
FDA recognizes that pediatric MDD is a serious condition for which there are few established treatment options. In addition to use of non-medication approaches to treatment, clinicians must often make choices among drug treatments available for adult MDD. Currently, Prozac (fluoxetine) is the only drug labeled for use in Pediatric MDD, and was approved recently under the Pediatric Exclusivity provision.
FDA notes, to date, that the data do not clearly establish an association between the use of these drugs and increased suicidal thoughts or actions by pediatric patients. (SSR's)
Posted by FortDorchesterMom on December 11, 2007 at 11:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Early, we definitely could go all day about this. But, what seems to be happening today is that you can walk into the doctor's office and tell him that you've been feeling tired and down in the dumps...and without any kind of blood test you can get an antidepressant. Last year, my daughter went to our own family doctor for a sports physical. He asked her how school was going and she said that it was okay..she was having a few problems with a group of girls...bickering, gossip, things like that. When she got home, he had written her a prescription for your drug of choice-Prozac. Without a blood test, without talking to me...without a family history.I can tell you that my daughter is the least "depressed" person that I know. It is too easy to get these drugs, and they aren't the cure-all. People aren't being tested properly and aren't getting the follow up that they need.
Posted by dolemite77 on December 11, 2007 at 11:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"FDA notes, to date, that the data do not clearly establish an association between the use of these drugs and increased suicidal thoughts or actions by pediatric patients. (SSR's)"
So is that to dated, yesterday, or to date, 10 years ago? Looks like Early is a rep for Eli Lilly...
Posted by ln1959 on December 11, 2007 at 11:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I took my 6 year off prozac and he is doing just fine. Got tired of my boy looking like a zombie. Don't know how many death is attribute to those drugs, but my child will not be on them. It was his mothers doing cause he was suppose to be hyperactive. How can that drug be uses for both symptoms.
Posted by FortDorchesterMom on December 11, 2007 at 11:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I would never say that these drugs do not help some people. They do. The point that I'm trying to make is that these drugs are possibly dangerous(and controversial) if not prescribed correctly, and not monitered.
Posted by Hey_U_Guys on December 11, 2007 at 11:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Prescribing medication is a way for doctors to say they helped. A lot of these drugs either don't help or make you a zombie. I was on xanax for about a year. MY GOSH. I just sat around staring at things. I don't really remember a lot during that time in my life. It wasn't for depression, it was for anxiety. BUT it can be used to treat BOTH. Weird.
Posted by LH1230 on December 11, 2007 at 12:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
As a medical professional in this field, I have witnessed firsthand the number of lives these medications have improved (and saved). The black box warning is there because we cannot ethically do research on children. We were also following European concerns about this. When European countries instituted this warning, guess how many children had committed suicide? Zero! When the black box warning went out, practitioners became leery of prescribing them, leading to a signficant reduction in the prescription of these medications to youths who needed them. Guess what? The youth suicide rate went UP! Can they make people foggy? Absolutely. Do they have side effects? Sure. But grab the side effect profile of Tylenol or Aspirin and you may be surprised. The trick is to get a thorough evaluation (read: with a mental health professional, not a family practioner or pediatrician) and find someone you are comfortable with and trust. Also, therapy is a very necessary adjunct to treatment. Never underestimate it.
Posted by jammanofdi on December 11, 2007 at 12:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
As kooky as the Scientology religion is, there is some truth to what Tom Cruise says; medication to treat depression, bipolar disorder and other chemical imbalances is really just a band-aid for what is underlying. Who knows what the issue of this girl's suicide was, but regardless - medication (if she was or wasn't taking anything) didn't prevent this tragedy from happening. A very sad ending to one person's already sad story...
Posted by proud2bme on December 11, 2007 at 12:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This is a very sad story. Her family is in my thoughts and prayers, especially this time of year.
Early,
Thank goodness you chimed in before me. It's too bad that ignorance can stand in the way of proper health care.
FortDorchesterMom,
I would suggest that you find another family doctor.
It is important that certain diagnostic testing be done before prescribing many medications. It's also important to ask your doctor questions during visits, after visits or when a question comes to mind regarding your health and/or medications, you can call and speak to his nurse. Never just assume or wait until your next appointment for questions or concerns. It's nice that we have the internet and can find a lot of information on just about anything but if you do not fully understand what your reading about, it's easy to misunderstand and misuse the information obtained.
Posted by LH1230 on December 11, 2007 at 12:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Jammanofdi- And do you know the underlying cause of these disorders? Because medical professionals can only offer chemical imbalance theories (serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine). Functional MRI shows certain areas of the brain are over and understimulated with these illnesses. Have you ever seen a person in a pure, manic state? Or someone actively psychotic? Therapy, vitamins and exercise don't fix them (as Tom Cruise and those other whacko cult members suggest). Medications do. I do think more people should take advantage of therapy and not look for a quick fix through meds. Many folks with mild depression and anxiety respond just as well to therapy as meds. But someone with true Bipolar Disorder (and I'm not talking everyday mood swings that we all have) or Major Depressive Disorder will not just snap out of it without pharmaceutical intervention. Society needs to recognize these problems as true illnesses, not personality flaws. I don't know if this young lady was under a doctor's care, but she may have been prevented from seeking care due to the continued stigma against mental illness.
Posted by MaggietheCat on December 11, 2007 at 12:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I was on the bridge when it happened and am having a hard time getting over it. To see someone floating in the water that you just saw standing on the bridge five minutes ago is just so surreal. She did not fall on the rocks but was floating just next to the rocks in the water. I wish I could get that picture out of my head.
I just hope they can find out who she is so that her family can be notified.
Posted by Early on December 11, 2007 at 12:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Proud2bme, absolutely. What kind of family doctor would prescribe an antidepressant without the proper medical consultation to back it up. Not to but heads with you Fort but you really do need another physician.
Thanks LH1230 for your post. This stigma of a mental illnesses being a defect has to go away. if you have a heart problem you see a heart specialist and you would thing nothing of taking a blood thinner. Ever read the stats on those? Makes antidepressants seem like aspirin.
Posted by FortDorchesterMom on December 11, 2007 at 12:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Why would the Europeans be concerned if nothing was going on? No suicides, and yet they put restrictions on prescribing these drugs to children? Interesting. Let me see what I can find out on this. And then, I guess that we just decided that even though there was no basis to their theory, we were going to put black-box warnings on our drugs? I didn't realize that the FDA could be so easily swayed.
The point is, whatever drug is prescribed to you~be it antibiotics to hair growth~people need to make sure that you've been properly tested and diagnosed and that you know what the side-effects are.Simple as that.
Posted by jammanofdi on December 11, 2007 at 12:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
While I am not (and don't claim to be) a member of the medical field, I have personally seen immediate family members struggle with depression - and the reactions that take place, both with the victim and their families and friends. In addition, I also have a family member that is a diagnosed schizophrenic - so yes, I have seen people that are in psychotic and manic states. I do believe in chemical imbalances, but I stand by my statement that giving a person one chemical to offset an imbalance in another is a "band-aid" - if the patient was to quit taking the medication, then their condition would re-appear. We should spend more money on research as to why these conditions originally happen and less money on finding ways to cover them up. Based on my experiences with family and friends with depression, I would wager that it was caused by something other than a mental disorder (bankrupty, break-up, divorce, lonliness, death in the family...). And this is the time of year that most suicides occur also. Alot of times, people lose hope and cannot see outside - and they turn to a long term solution for a short term problem. I truly hope that this is not the case, but something just tells me... My condolences to whomever was / will be touched by this tragedy.
Posted by FortDorchesterMom on December 11, 2007 at 12:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
http://www.emea.europa.eu/pdfs/human/pre...
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles...
http://www.legemiddelverket.no/upload/76...
A little light reading. The EMA is Europe's equivalent to our FDA.
What happened to this young woman is heartbreaking, and hard to understand. My thoughts go out to her family and friends...no one should have to go through something like this.
Posted by LH1230 on December 11, 2007 at 1:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
There IS research going on to find the underlying reason for these illnesses. At most major medical institutions, both private, public and academic, work has been underway for years, but there is no quick overnight solution. Certainly the drug companies are going to look for a way to manage them in the meantime. Fact is, we've only (in the past twenty or so years) begun to have the technology to study and understand the brain. Our research in psychiatry is not unlike that in neurology. A lot of the time people have an idea of what is happening, but we're not sure why or how to fix it, so we manage it with meds. Is this really so different from other medical illnesses? Then again, we know what causes heart attacks, strokes and diabetes, but people still suffer from them and fail to do what is necessary to prevent them. We also know that some people are predisposed to things like diet-resistant high cholesterol, yet we don't know how to "fix" this without the use of medication. Psychiatry has come a long way from the days of the state institutions where people with these illnesses were warehoused. And it is a myth that more suicides occur at this time of the year. As for family members who have "known reasons" for their depression, they may be the ones who are most suitable for, and would most benefit from, therapy, not meds.
Posted by escapee on December 11, 2007 at 2:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Antidepressants? Scientology? Europeans? FDA? This girl has NO IDENTITY YET and she is already ill, depressed, and drugged! You people have nothing better to do than try to prove your side of an argument. The story is forgotten so quickly (at about the 3rd comment).
Posted by LH1230 on December 11, 2007 at 2:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Escapee- the purpose of this forum is to exchange ideas and dialogue. This has been a good educational discussion. That should be the point of any article published in the paper. You will also note a plethora of condolences for this poor young girl. No one has said anything about her being ill, depressed or drugged. However, there was obviously something going on if she committed suicide. Everyone has their opinion on mental illness and if this opens up a discourse on a subject that touches all too many lives, then there is the possibility of good coming out of a bad situation.
Posted by coastalbreeze on December 11, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I too was there right after it happened. Drove over the bridge and saw the many police cars parked by the edge of the bridge. As I saw all of the people looking over the edge I feared the worst and after reading the article today, it was confirmed. She has been on my mind all day - especially her family and friends. My thoughts go out to those that fear there is no other answer than to end their life - please find help from someone close to you because you ARE loved and VERY important in this world.
Posted by majorjohnson on December 11, 2007 at 3:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
For all we know her boyfriend just dumped her, or she was out on bail for a prostitution charge and couldn't face her family, or her dog died...maybe she was depressed and untreated, or depressed and being treated, or wrongly diagnosed and given drugs...we don't know that she was clinically depressed or on drugs or anything. What brought the drugs up up was the first post indicating depression that she wasn't being treated for with drugs. I very strongly suspect that none of us have forgotten that this young lady took her life, but on the other hand the first thing posted was that she should have been on drugs.
During a difficult time for me the GP who was assisting me with my carpal tunnel offered me a prescription for anti-depressants even though he had never examined me further than my wrists. There is no doubt at all that these drugs are overprescribed.
Posted by cvs on December 11, 2007 at 3:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Such a sad story I do hope her family/friends can be found.
CVS
Posted by LOVE on December 11, 2007 at 4:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This girl is not unknown. She is our friend Alex, and it is extremely difficult for us to read this article, claiming that nobody missed her at all or noticed she was gone. we've been missing her everyday since she left for a run on sunday. today her friends came together in concern and contacted the police department to identify her body.
We hope that Alex and her family are in everyone prayers. A girl who was so full of life is meant to be remembered.
Posted by RTC on December 11, 2007 at 5:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
LOVE, I am so very sorry for your loss. It is a relief to know that Alex has been identified, and is no longer a Jane Doe. I pray that you and the rest of her friends and family can find some form of closure concerning her death.
Posted by Titania87 on December 11, 2007 at 5:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yes. The blogging here is stupid and besides the point. Stop using other people's tragedies as a forum for your crusades. But one of the people knew the circumstances or the girl, and so, if they must say something, keep simple, like "sorry for your loss."
She was very dear to us, and I can't express our loss adequately in words. All I know is that her mother is a wonderful strong woman, and my heart breaks for her.
Posted by jammanofdi on December 11, 2007 at 5:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I also am very sorry. I have been checking back on this site all day hoping for an update as to who she was. My mind has been racing with friends that all fit that vague description and hoping that it wasn't any one of them. Hopefully all that knew her can take comfort in the fact that she's in a happier place and her mind has eased from whatever was troubling her. Without trying to be to personal on this forum, suicide has affected my life greatly - and I will never be the same because of it. I know how difficult this is - you all are in my prayers.
Posted by cvs on December 11, 2007 at 5:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I am so glad that this young woman was identify.
Let me again offer my sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Alex.
God Bless
Posted by walleyedwoman1215 on December 11, 2007 at 6:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Such a loss during this season of celebration is tragic beyond words. My heartfelt sympathy to all who loved this young woman.
Posted by RTC on December 11, 2007 at 6:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Apparently there was another potential jumper that was stopped this afternoon after someone called the police.
Posted by Mon_Kie on December 11, 2007 at 8:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Legalize suicide.
Everyone should have the right to end their own life when they feel as if they have had enough of this world.
Posted by professional_blk_woman on December 11, 2007 at 8:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Legalize suicide? I'd like to sit in the courtroom where a victim of suicide is tried and convicted.
Posted by dreamer on December 11, 2007 at 8:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
First, I dont want to sound stupid...but are they sure she meant to jump? I mean, the article said she was stretching. From the bystanders, were they SURE she meant to jump? She was wearing running clothes--which I guess explained why her friends felt she went for a run, but still...
Second...In1959, are you saying your SIX year old was on PROZAC? That's the brand name? Honestly, if your son is SIX and was on PROZAC--something is not right. You should speak to your provider. SHOULD (and I said "SHOULD") your son need medicine for hyperactivity-with or without attention deficit disorder, then there are many other medications (as well as alternatives to medication) that are MUCH more effective and have fewer side effects than PROZAC.
Third, to MaggietheCat; if, as you said, you were on the bridge and are unable to overcome what you saw, please...find someone to talk to. It doesn't have to be a psychologist--a pastor or anyone you can speak to that will allow you to share this experience and work through your feelings will help you in so many ways.
--I AM in the psychology field and I DO have degrees after my name so I DO value my opinion. :]
Posted by forevermissed on December 11, 2007 at 9 p.m. (Suggest removal)
alex was my first friend growing up and for a good part of my life.
i think it is absolutey disgusting for you majorjohnson and everyone else to sit here and make accusations. have you nothing better to do that critisize this girl? it is hard enough on the family and friends without you giving your 'analysis' on her.
and everyone else discussing antidepressants: this isn't a chat room for you to learn about medication or drugs, its an article about a girl who is no longer with us. show some compassion and discuss these things on your own.
and the so called 'educational discussion' can go on somewhere else not on the article of our friend.
Posted by moonpie on December 11, 2007 at 9:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"forevermissed" My God I agree! These people need to get a job or something. How did antidepressants get into this? Because someone suggested she should have been on them and then she might not have jumped? Dang it man get a life!
Posted by ilovekindya on December 11, 2007 at 9:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
She was not on any drugs and was a very intelligent and loving girl. Alex Kindya is her name and she was my roommate. I just want everyone to know that she was not on anti depressants or illegal drugs.
Posted by ripalex on December 11, 2007 at 9:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
these people are such idiots. are you all joking? quit the drug stuff. i agree with forevermissed and ilovekindya. i also went to school with alex. rip girl<3>
Posted by majorjohnson on December 11, 2007 at 9:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I've not made any accusations at all...I specifically said we don't know what was going on or why she would decide to do this, and I'm certainly sorry that she did what she did. If I said anything that would imply otherwise I certainly didn't mean to do so.
Posted by jerseylegal on December 11, 2007 at 10:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
To dreamer, I agree, she may have fallen, not jumped. Maybe she was stretching and goofing around too close to the edge. I thought the exact same thing. You know, weird things happen, like a bird bumping you or a big bug or something, it happens to me all the time at home in the country(I am very jumpy) This really could have been a tragic accident. God bless her.
Posted by RBRstudent on December 11, 2007 at 10:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Blogging on an article like this is completely inappropriate. A subject as emotional as this should not be up for discussion. I suggest the editors remove all blogs from this page that do not pertain to honoring the memory of Alex. To all her friends and family, I am so sorry you have to suffer this pain. Alex will be missed.
Posted by iloveyoukindya on December 11, 2007 at 10:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I wish all you people would stop posting on this. Alex was an actual person and one of my friends, she's not just some random story to be judged. All of us miss her so much. She always made me laugh.
Posted by mikel28 on December 11, 2007 at 10:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I believe that some people just need to keep their words to themselves, and go about their business. Some of the comments are just ignorant and if this was someone you cared about you would be highly upset if the same things were said. It's called think before you speak and obviously many people do not hold that ability. R.I.P. Alex
Posted by bfox on December 11, 2007 at 10:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
are some of you people for real? this twenty year old, beautiful girl tragically lost her life and all you can do is argue about whether or not antidepressants work? have some respect for alex and keep your ignorant thoughts to yourself... i grew up with this girl and she was like a little sister to me... for some of you bloggers to post comments like "she might have been out on bail for prostitution" is absolutely insane... she wasn't on medication and wasnt on drugs so steer away from the stereotypical college student suicide story and get your facts straight... Alex was an amazing person with a contagious personality and will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her... RIP little sis
Posted by Skittles on December 11, 2007 at 11:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
So sorry to hear about the lose of this young beautiful lady. My heart and prayers to her family and friends. Bless you all at your time of need. Think of it as god needed another angel to watch over us on earth and she is watching for sure.
Posted by starbather on December 11, 2007 at 11:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I thought I had words to say but I don't think I do. Alex. My little cousin. Please let this be a memorium not a commentary- condolences I can see, please please lets take this small space to remember an amazing young lady whom I shall miss with my whole heart. Please keep my family in your prayers-- my aunt (her mom), her sister, brother, dad and all of us. If any of her friends are out there and just want to chat or anything my email address is starbather1@aol.com . Use the subject LOVE. Alex, girl... I still can't wrap my brain around it, but, what a girl- no one like her in this whole world. We love you.
Posted by cougar10 on December 12, 2007 at 2:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
the majority of you people have no idea what you are talking about. Alex Kindya was one of the most amazing girls at the College of Charleston. She was sweet, caring, and always a fun person to go out with. She made peoples days daily, and was definetly not a prostitute like small minded people like major johnson seems to believe. keep your redneck views to yourself and do not make claims when you have no idea what you are talking about. people like all of you who turn this blog into a criticism of alex's life are disgusting. this should be a memorium for she was loved by EVERYONE that knew her. She had not one enemy. And all you judgemental pieces of crap should not be commenting on such a traumatic event that you have no idea about the people involved. I am having enough trouble dealing with this loss, cannot even imagine what her family is going through, and you people are making it even worse. Have a heart. As to Alex's other friends and family, we will all make it through this and we will never forget our bubbly, amazing KINDYAAA
Original article source: http://www.charleston.net/news/2007/dec/11/bridge_jumpers_identity_mystery24617/
Posted by Early on December 11, 2007 at 8:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)
What a horrible, horrible thing. Depression in our youth goes so unrecognized. Simple medication could have possibly saved this girl's life. I hope your in a better place!