To: Patrick Rock
Justin and Anastasia had been in each other's hair for at least a month previous, having had numerous "breakups"
(typically lasting only a day), as well as countless occasions where Anastasia would storm out of Justin's
condo, throwing things and being completely irrational. In the beginning, we would all make an effort to console
and/or stop her from leaving. These incidents evolved into an annoyance when she began snapping at the people
who were trying to help her. There were two distinct reasons that I, personally, did not attempt to stop her:
I was so used to her being uncooperative in these instances, that it seemed moot to attempt anything; and my ignorance
of the reputation for the area being a bad one. I simply assumed that she would walk to a pay phone and call her family for a ride.
Unlike the rest of Anastasia's mourners, I literally had the death of my two CLOSEST friends to deal with, as
well as work and a relationship. My support system was limited to the company of my girlfriend, Kelly. I fail to see what relevance it has
that I didn't call her mother more than once. It was certainly not because I don't care, because I do ... perhaps more than most.
>> What do YOU believe happened to her on that night?
Just as I am at a loss for ideas about Justin's reasons for suicide, I am baffled as to why or by whom Anastasia
would have been shot. Kelly and I have speculated on reasons for both, and have drawn nothing, other than Justin
having been morbidly depressed about their relationship (which seemed to be quite prevalent during their last week),
and Anastasia's death having been a complete coincidence. The idea that the entire ordeal had been planned (Justin
shoots her, then himself) also passed through our minds, but was quickly dismissed ... Justin would probably have told me
about it. I am trying not to speculate too much, however, as it only serves to disturb me.
As for sharing my E-mail with Anastasia's father, be my guest. The idea was not for the message to be exclusive, but shared.
Abraham, Kelly and myself are all tired of reading dramatic accusations about our "web of silence" and the like. We are
all waiting to see the conclusion, and hope that it comes soon.
Sincerely,
Byron C. Case