I understand it completely. When you are in a state of mind that jumping in front of a train is the best solution to your problems, you are in a very dark place indeed, and rational thought would be a struggle I'm guessing. The inquest was set to continue for five days. I'm sure she didn't mean to be knocked back onto the platform when she jumped. Plus, in Japanese society, past and present, there is NO stigmata (sic) on suicide. We know her well enough to know she ended her life in the most selfish way possible - by traumatizing many people forced to witness her death, not to mention those injured. tired of the traffic backed up from suicides? Many Japanese still believe suicide is honorable and ends not only the suffering of oneself but takes the burden away from those around them as well. I agree with Papigiulio there must be more gentle ways to do this. Again, it's sad she did it, but you DO know that when a person kills themselves on the rails the family may have to pay the expenses for clean up and delays, etc., right? The only selfish people are those who criticised this poor woman.Please show her and her family some respect. She later made a number of phone calls, including one to her prospective employer and another 'fairly lengthy' call with her landlord, Hightown Housing Association. A heavily pregnant woman died this morning after jumping in front of a high-speed train - also killing her unborn baby. Based on the collateral damage you think was somehow purposely premeditated? No counseling available in this country? As for the act being selfish - of course it is. But what she did was still selfish in the end, and many others are paying for and WILL pay for it. A man has been charged after he allegedly jumped onto train tracks near one of Sydney's busiest stations, bringing traffic to a standstill and causing chaos for commuters. The 27-year-old was seen with her daughter Melsadie Adella-Rae Parris at Taplow station in Buckinghamshire on February 18, 2019 for one hour and 12 minutes before their deaths. 'She in fact picks Melsadie up and literally hoists her over that locked gate and places her on the platform. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. theres Thousands of Japanese who "dont fit into society" & they are fine with it & Don't care. I dont believe that the people who saw what happened really have registered in their minds what they saw. Northbound 3 trains are running on the 5 line from Nevins Street to 149th Street-Grand Concourse. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Another deluded individual. 'It was completely out of the blue, it scared me. I very much doubt that she took her own life so that people would miss their flights from Narita. It is true that mental illness is still taboo in Japan and that is a lot of the problem. It would be great if everyone in the world was apart of a single global consciousness. At 6.30am that morning, at which time Melsadie was with her father Leroy Parris, Ms Redmond had checked her bank balance at a garage. What annoys me that this government ignores this problem like so many others, bullying, shody reactors and so on. maybe we should look at why it is getting worse and what we can do. Stressful start to National Offer Day? Leighane Melsadie Redmond had been taken to court over unpaid bills, the inquest at Beaconsfield Coroners Court heard today (November 15). Mr Wade said: 'The next thing she appears to do, she does when no member of the public is in her immediate vicinity. Life had got too much for her and she did the only thing she could think of to put a stop to it. Another sad and quiet tragedy unfolds. 25/10/2022. I hope people here look around with a bit more empathy; remember your own humanity, and reach out. Woman is left 'looking like Rose West' thanks to unflattering Tory Eurosceptics could take TWO WEEKS to decide whether to back Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal for Northern Watch as shoplifter puts BACK products he's trying to steal after live CCTV hub tells him: 'You're being Is YOUR lifestyle good for your heart? There was no criminality. 3) While they are probably aware they will cause major inconvenience to the company and other passengers, and worse (as is the case here with the people hit by her body), they know they will be seen and found. Gleams Akihabara 703 ". Ms Redmond then brought Melsadie back over the gate to the public area of the platform, before returning up the stairs to the bridge over the platforms. With our first child, she had severe post natal depression. But seriously here, counselling is available for those that look for it. All of you who said "she was selfish" knew her right? ( ) A. bad B. badly C. good D . And even in death she's seen as a big fail by some here. It is mental illness, do you lot get it "illness". CHENNAI: A 36-year-old woman attempted suicide by jumping in front of an EMU train with her 4-year-old son near Urapakkam on Thursday. EXCLUSIVE - Revealed: Carol Kirkwood's secret toyboy fianc - 13 years her junior - is a divorced police 'Digital antidepressants' to be rolled out on the NHS as health bosses give eight apps and web-based therapy Do not sell or share my personal information. Nevertheless, that doesn't excuse the fact that Japan is in dire need of social support services, anywhere from distress centers for abused women or victims of rape to trauma counselling and psychiatric treatment. We also have to consider the underlying cultural mindset. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. i wish people who post here would Learn MORE about Japan She died at the scene. Several witnesses told police they saw the woman jump from the edge of the platform and get hit by the train around 5:20 p.m., an NYPD spokeswoman said. It was an awful experience. where a woman and a child were at various subway stations yesterday . 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Ms Redmond was seen wrapped in a poncho, walking hand in hand with Melsadie, who was dressed in a little furry parker jacket and wearing a winter hat and gloves. Reply. A woman is clinging to life after she jumped in front of a Midtown Manhattan train during the morning rush Friday, cops said. We talked to BestReviews nutrition expert, Molly Bremer, about her favorite whole grains and how to use them. It is six minutes after she places herself onto that platform that she places herself in the path of the train.'. In a startling incident at the Dadar station Maharashtra's Mumbai, a woman jumped before a train. US firms waiting in the wings read to pump 'billions Parents' fury as schools STILL won't tell them if they are closed tomorrow as teacher strikes continue. I place it on the society that failed to recognize the symptoms of her impending self-destruction (or worse, chose to ignore them), the cultural history of seeing suicide as a viable option to ending one's problems, and the lack of support in general for the prevention of suicide and the need to change this ancient mindset. HP10 9TY. According to investigators, her body was hit by the front car and then propelled five meters, through the glass door of a station shop that was situated on the platform. She was seen wrapped in a poncho walking hand-in-hand with daughter Melsadie, who was wearing alittle furry parker jacket with a winter hat and gloves, at the station one hour and 12 minutes before their deaths. For that you are lucky. I doubt she thought that she would harm anybody else in the process, and it's wrong to assume she wanted to. "fit into society"?! That's truly sad. 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The identity of the woman is unknown at this time. cleo - You're right. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details. I agree with steve@CPFC, there is no point trying to criticize this person. Get real. i pity those who commit suicide though it may be selfish to others but yeah, they are not in a sound mind to think about that. I have no doubt some do it for the attention, and others are afraid if they did it somewhere privately they might not be found (right away, if not for a long time). Having been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, the court heard how Zdenka was not 'terribly keen' on taking her medication and following her discharge from mental health services in March 2017, she kept her husband in the dark and stopped taking it, despite advice. She later made a number of phone calls, including one to her prospective employer and another fairly lengthy call with her landlord, Hightown Housing Association. Four shoppers sustained minor injuries in the incident. And quite frankly, here in Japan I have no idea at all how you would go about it. Northbound 3 trains are running local from Times Square-42nd Street to 96th Street. Better to choose death. We should never condemn the mentally ill this way because it causes trouble to passengers etc. Several witnesses . If you must kill yourself, put your affairs in order first and choose a method that doesn't leave a gory mess. Kate Oh invites you to a Small Works Group Exhibition for the New York K-Art Festival! Our DIY expert, Beth Allen, founder of HIP Chicks (Home Improvement Project Chicks), knows which tools you need to take on big projects by yourself. The act of suicide is not usually selfish becaus ethe victims mindset is beyond that. Surely "taking it out" on someone implies intent Smorkian? And again, now you're going to have several other people at least suffer from stress, trauma (possibly even PTSD) and mental troubles caused by this woman's actions. is rational - at least for now! Woman killed by oncoming train in Bensonhurst: NYPD. The eight-months pregnant woman bought herself a ticket before running across the platform and jumping in front of a non-stop intercity train which sped through the station at 115mph - instantly . Steve's right! 'We were aware that pregnancy was a difficult time for her in terms of her mental health. But also unlucky. I wonder what happened ? A Great Western Railway employee, Anna Bodja, who witnessed the tragic death, said: 'I heard the fast train approaching, I heard the announcement and I saw the announcement on the board. Some like yourself may contemplate and be abel to stop the urges and possibly get help For soemthey may get further and feel there is no help or they are so far gone into the darkness to be helped. Tel: +81 3 5829 5900 Just legalize euthanasia. My life is more complicated>. I did not say her actions are good and i do sympathise with others effected by her actions.If anyone critcises are suggest she should have done something else, stop now. Morre and more we see a lack of empathy for those who suffer.Modern society? Then, it sort of happened to me as well as I was waiting for Keio line - a girl and her mom were sitting on the bench and as the train approached the girl tried to jump. Also, Japan's teen suicide rate is among the highest in the world. Following the pregnancy news, the mother-of-two decided she didn't want to deliver her third child at Wexham Park Hospital, instead wanting to transfer to the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, yearning for a different experience from her first two births, the coroner heard. "There was no criminal activity. and even "Didnt he/she love me enough to try and get better/help themselves" can drive people to their own dark place. cleo - although I understand what you're trying to say I think you're missing the point that some people are just not in that state of mind to 'stop and think'. She had jumped in front of the train with her . Make it "trendy"??! This happens everyday, another happy day in Japan. 1. The . Zdenka kept her third pregnancy a secret from her husband for five months, the coroner heard. Bihar News: - . The coroner said Ms Redmond was mainly carrying Melsadie during the time she was at the station, but was also seen walking hand in hand with her at various stages. Sorry to sound flippant, but every life lost is (often) another 3,4,5 scarred. At those speeds there's going to be a mess. There is something seriously wrong with a lot of peoples thinking here and i think you need to add a bit of humanity and empathy to your souls. British Transport Police had declared the deaths a suspicious incident and an investigation was launched by their Major Crime team. A woman died after jumping in front of a Brooklyn-bound L train Friday night. the guy then got stuck between the platform and the train and it was a huge mess, he said. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. been late to work three times this week because of suicides? It seems like it is getting worse. Plus, in Japanese society, past and present, there is NO stigmata on suicide. A smile or even some expressed concern, verbal or not, can go a long ways to helping ease someone's state of mind and break down barriers; at the very least, it will provide a brief reprieve for a troubled soul. I would liek to see an awareness programme for people to understand mental illnes, depression and suicide better. Email: editor@japantoday.com So please don't accuse me of not understanding, I understand it all far too well. I've seen suicide, lived with it from someone close and i would never blame them for the hurt it caused me and others. We can expect more people to commit suicide if they feel they can't survive in this country. To those who have lost a loved one to suicide, me included, compassion is needed. But before that can even happen, the stigma in society of seeking help needs to be broken. Leighane Melsadie Redmond had been taken to court over unpaid bills, the inquest at Beaconsfield Coroners Court heard today (November 15). CCTV footage from the location shows a woman jumping in front of a moving train in Ghatkopar station in Mumbai. alot of people do this to make other people suffer & have regret. Police say although there were no eyewitnesses to the incident, the events were captured by a station security camera. Bad decision on her part. I think they should think about others rather be self centered. I personally think the whole 'ganbare' and 'I must not make a scene' are partially to blame. With 35.000 suicides per year, it is not the lady who had a problem, but the society which is inducing people to suicide. Rangers trade Kravtsov, waive Leschyshyn, Giants, Jets fans among most passionate in NFL: report, PIX11 talks with Adam Korsak ahead of NFL Combine, Moose on the Loose: New York basketball is fun again. Parents as well as educational institutions have a responsibility for the wellfare of their youth, not just their grades. Wrong signal. No counseling available in this country? Mother cradled baby daughter and 'carefully jumped' in front of train, inquest hears. She ended her own life. I'm glad to see some compassion being expressed; who knows what unspoken burdens people carry around. MoriNoHogosha; very brave of you to come here and post how you feel.Suicide is seen by many as a dirty and nasty thing. Japan has a major cultural flaw. Have some compassion for the victims here. Reports suggested that the woman was accused in a case. Here is a bit of advice to those who seem to think this woman was selfish or a bad person. NDTV delivers reliable information across all platforms: TV, Internet and Mobile.Subscribe for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/ndtv?sub_confirmation=1Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ndtvFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ndtvDownload the NDTV Apps: http://www.ndtv.com/page/appsWatch more videos: https://khabar.ndtv.com/videos?yt In this case I'd bet she didnt want anything more than what she got. Just imagine buying bottled water in a train station, than suddenly get hit with blood and body parts. Maybe we should ask ourselves how could we do that instead of pointing the finger? Her life these past months may have sheer hell for and/or family and she believed that this was the "honourable way out", as the Japanese people believe it to be. "It's a shame that because of her actions others were hurt, and with the Japanese being as they are, I doubt as well that others were traumatized by this woman's actions as well.". 2) The person could commit the act suddenly and without others knowing what is about to happen. Northbound 1 and 3 trains are bypassing 72nd Street. Add Your Voice to CantaNYC, a Community Chorus! "Why couldnt I help?" 13, 2011 - 05:52PM JST I`m not a psychologist but that would be my impression. The coroner heard how the religious pair met while they were both living in the Czech Republic, before separately travelling to America and reconnecting. No - she simply didn't think of the effect her action would have on others. The coroner said: 'At this stage, Melsadie is becoming rather frustrated and upset with her. Its a mistake. If you must kill yourself, put your affairs in order first and choose a method that doesn't leave a gory mess. On Monday afternoon, a woman in her 20s, whose name has not yet been released, died when she was struck by Amtrak Train 93, according to rail officials. Perhaps you propose a fine be imposed? (Thanks to Ben Orlove for the tip.) I doubt the woman calculated the angle of bounce. . "I am going to kill myself, and I am going to make all of you late for work, dates, whatever in the process.". I think most people sadly have had some kind of contact with mental illness and/or suicide by the time they reach "our age". It's a cultural flaw. Incredibly (or perhaps not so incredibly) another person did the same thing there today. There is a good deal of toing and froing.'. to seek help? . contact the editor here. UPPER WEST SIDE, NY A woman died after jumping in front of a train at the West 72nd Street and Broadway subway station Thursday night, an NYPD spokeswoman told Patch. Life is not just some inconvenience. 2. 'Her movements around the station, going from one side of the station to the other, going down to the station and back up, was an unusual pattern of behaviour. 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