Thankful and sad are the two emotions I feel regarding the confirmation that the body discovered in Bath County was Beacher Hackney, suspected murderer of two male employees at The Homestead in Hot Springs, VA.
Three and a half years ago I awoke on the first morning of Spring Break only to have Mama inform me of what had happened, and cautioned me as we went over the mountain for church.
A few weeks ago a body was found and suspected to be Hackney.
Today we know.
I am thankful the searching has been put to rest. I am thankful there is closure for the families of the murdered and the murderer. But, I am saddened at the death of a human who took revenge out on his superiors and then killed himself. I am sad that the family of Hackney must know for the rest of their lives that their son, brother, uncle, cousin, etc. was a murderer and killed himself in the woods.
But, I am thankful for closure.
You can read more about it here:
http://www.wdbj7.com/news/wdbj7-medical-examiner-says-body-found-in-bath-county-is-beacher-hackney-20120917,0,5189011.story
That's a rough one. If I hadn't developed a love for investigative journalism in college, it would have been criminal psychology. I would love to know what these people think.
ReplyDeleteOn the surface, he was angry.
DeleteWho knows what what happening underneath!
I agree, it would be fascinating to study.
Have you read Ten Days in a Mad House by Nellie Bly?
If not, you should! Interesting and very forward for her time.