I think that I also assumed that he was left alone, and with a belt, since the report says he hanged himself, but I do not know for sure that it was with a belt. At any rate, if he had tried on 2 other (known) occasions to kill himself, and was an in-patient in a psychiatric facility, wouldn't it be a given to assume that he was on some sort of suicide-watch and that such a facility would have a staff trained in suicide prevention procedures? Like, he wouldn't be left alone or with any item that he could use to hang or harm himself? If I was someone who knew a current patient at that place, I'd be telling them to transfer ASAP!

Also, I have to distance myself from some of the comments here, in respectfully disagreeing, while still cherishing our diversity of opinions and feelings on TE. Yes, I sure would be outraged and hopping mad if he had stolen one of my bikes, however I can't equate a human life ending with some sort of short cut to justice. He was a sick, sick guy, for sure and his professional and personal life were in ruins with all of those felony convictions pending, however I see it as more of a human tragedy and, per my comments above here, really have strong feelings about the lack of professional care and vigilance he received at a so-called specialized facility with "trained staff"...whew! Not said to upset anyone or ignite any controversy or angry responses...just sharing my $.02, as that's what we should all feel comfortable doing in this forum, ok?