Why is it that when there is a tragedy committed by a whacked out piece of human refuse, and they attempt suicide, they always fail?

I guess it either fate's sick sense of justice, or a sad, sad irony.
My heart goes out to your brother, Ally. Let him know my simpathies for him in his loss of a friend. I know you will do your best to comfort him when things get rough as the reality of Holly's death sinks in.
My prayers to the Lake family too. Such a loss to have to endure.