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.