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This was a horrible incident and I do not believe the grandfather did this on purpose.
I think it is a POSSIBILITY, that the grandfather did know the window was open and just decided to pick up the granddaughter to see the view. And now he is saying he didn't know the window was open to protect himself. I can't even imagine how he must feel.
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I agree.
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Originally Posted by Ruth4Truth
The bolded is the conclusion I've come to, too. It's not possible to not see the window is open. Knowing it was open, he should have stepped to the side, to a window that was closed. Infants and toddlers are squirmy and unpredictable. I guess only moms, and a few dads, who handle them for hours every day are cognizant of that, though.
I agree.
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I also think he knew the window was open. It's too much of a coincidence that he chose the one spot with an open window. Besides, how can you not know a window is open when you're right in front of or next to it?
I agree.
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He clearly didn't mean harm. It's unfortunate he can't admit to making a mistake, regardless of how it happened.
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It's called self-preservation, I believe. Also denial. It is the only way he can continue on living. If he admitted to killing his granddaughter, even if it was by accident, or unintentionally, it would make him lose his mind..............
A lot of men, sometimes women, will walk around with young children on their shoulders. I've never thought that was safe. If the child falls and hits the floor the wrong way then it can cause serious injuries.
Many people do not realize how wiggly and quick toddlers are and how dangerous even common activities can be.
I am a retired special education teacher. I had two different students who were in my classroom because they accidently fell/climbed out of a grocery cart as toddlers and suffered brain damage when they hit the floor. Not one, but two students! (This was before those portable, detachable car seats that some parents use now in shopping carts.)
A lot of men, sometimes women, will walk around with young children on their shoulders. I've never thought that was safe. If the child falls and hits the floor the wrong way then it can cause serious injuries.
I just watched a story where they showed footage filmed from inside the ship by her father "shortly after it happened" and the exterior of the ship. Its nighttime. Was it dark when she fell? If so, that would certainly explain his inability to tell which window was open since a little better
I just watched a story where they showed footage filmed from inside the ship by her father "shortly after it happened" and the exterior of the ship. Its nighttime. Was it dark when she fell? If so, that would certainly explain his inability to tell which window was open since a little better
The reports I've read said it happened in the afternoon.
It's called self-preservation, I believe. Also denial. It is the only way he can continue on living. If he admitted to killing his granddaughter, even if it was by accident, or unintentionally, it would make him lose his mind..............
We have no idea what he or the family is saying and private conversations. I’m sure he blames himself mightily. He is under no obligation to make a public admission of anything.
It's called self-preservation, I believe. Also denial. It is the only way he can continue on living. If he admitted to killing his granddaughter, even if it was by accident, or unintentionally, it would make him lose his mind..............
I suspect he is completely distraught. He must know his actions caused her death. I feel for all those whose lives have been ripped apart by this tragedy.
I was reading this thread last night and my mind was so confused reading about the multiple mentions of this event compared to a hockey game. Now, this morning, it's not any clearer.
I was reading this thread last night and my mind was so confused reading about the multiple mentions of this event compared to a hockey game. Now, this morning, it's not any clearer.
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