Melinda Duckett lost her son 2 weeks ago.  According to reports, he was snatched from his cradle as she watched a movie in another room of the place she was living.  A few days ago, she went on one of 'News" shows with a former prosecutor named Nancy Grace.  WHo is known for her hard hitting style.

And she pulled no punches.  At one point pounding her podium and demanding of Melinda, "Where were you when your son was snatched?".  Not asking mind you, Demanding.

The next day, Melinda Duckett swallowed a bullet.  And thus the real story begins.

There has been some debate on whether Nancy Grace 'caused' the suicide.  Of course she issued a sop that basically said "I am who I am".  And offered no real appologies, just excuses.  And aired the interview anyway (it was tape delayed).

Did she "cause" the suicide?  The verdict is out, with some saying "NO way", and others saying "Yes, the dirty rat b**tard".

I am not so inclined to blame Nancy Grace for the Suicide.  But I do lay part of the blame with her.  Someone does not commit suicide on a whim.  But this women was apparently very distraught over the loss of her son, and I think that interview, as ill conceived as it was, pushed her over the edge.  But it did not drag her to the edge.  I think the trauma of the loss of her son did that.

But I will not excuse Nancy Grace's behavior with a grieving mother either.  Hard Hitting Journalism is one thing.  Badgering a "witness" is quite another.  Had that been a court of law, Nancy Grace would have been found in contempt.

But I dont need a court of law to tell me that.  Her (Grace) behavior is contemptable.  Morally, ethically, but not legally.  No, Nancy Grace should not be held liable for the death of Melinda Duckett.  But if she has any ounce of Humanity, she will long regret that interview and her reprehensible behavior.

I thought we were past the point of blaming rape victims for the crime.  Apparently not in Nancy Grace's interview room.