Hi Julie ~ did your friend commit this terrible crime while he was under the influence of drugs or alcohol? If he was a "normal and happy" person, it doesn't seem logical that he would commit a terrible crime unless he was under the influence of something. But you never know.

I know you're disgused by his crime, but perhaps he needs a "friend" right now. Do you think you could be a long-distance friend? He needs support to get thru this. He needs to know that SOMEONE is out there that gives a darn whether he's alive or dead. Do you think you could do that? You don't have to go visit, or anything, but just let him know that you do care.

He IS a human being afterall. I guess a lot depends on the crime. For instance, if he did something to harm a child -- I'm not sure I could have ANY contact with this person at ALL. That's just the way I am. Children are off-limits to me, and if he harmed a child I wouldn't give him the time of day.

I guess you'll have to make the decision. No, I wouldn't want to see anyone kill themselves -- but he if committed a terrible crime, he's going to HAVE to do the time. It's as simple as that. I can tell you ARE a very caring person. God bless you and take care. Hugs, Lee