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Published on September 14, 2006 By Dr Guy In Current Events

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.

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Comments
on Sep 14, 2006
Morally, ethically, but not legally. No, Nancy Grace should not be held liable for the death of Melinda Duckett.


I Disagree, she pushed her over the edge, the women was on the brink and she pushed her off the edge and over into the abyss. She is morally responsible and should be held accountable and tried in a court of law.

If her reputation is that of being a pushy, demanding, intimidating and frightening interviewer that thrives on finishing first at someone elses expense or ratings then she deserves what she gets in a court of law.

At the very very least she should be fired and the press should rip her apart so she can feel what it feels like to be on the other side!

She sounds like a nasty piece of work

I say the above based only on the aricle you linked as I have never heard of her.

So you should probably take my opinion with a pinch of salt.

on Sep 14, 2006

Reply By: jennifer1

WOW!  I am not going to argue with you.  But I see a lot of passion there.  And I think I know where it comes from.

Excellant response.

on Sep 16, 2006
It's sad that the mom killed herself. That's one thing I didn't expect at all. I know from the news stories that they were actively looking for their son and she was very distraught about it. I wondered at what happened too becuase of the custody battle she and her husband were having.

I'm not a fan of Nancy Grace. I think she goes too far everytime and is very sensationlistic. They thrive on news like that, which makes their shows successful. I hope that what has happened will cause her to re-evaluate her technique and hopefully she will feel a sense of remorse.
on Sep 16, 2006

They thrive on news like that, which makes their shows successful.

That is it in a nut shell.  I remember an episode of Law and order where the Talk Show host outed a transvestite in front of his parents.  And then the T.V. killed himself.  It is all about ratings, and I for one, cant tolerate it any longer.

on Sep 17, 2006
Watch the movie "The Fisher King" sometime. It offers up an interesting perspective.