I know some of us believe Bayard Cousins could be this poor young suicide victim. However, I don’t believe he is. Let me explain.
I have looked at what few photos I could find of Bayard Cousins, and I agree there is a superficial resemblance. However, I noted that he did not appear to have “slightly protruding upper front teeth” which the suicide victim had based on the article linked below.
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Also, Bayard wore glasses. There were no glasses found on or near our suicide victim.
According to NAMUS, Bayard had hazel eyes. Our young man had brown eyes.
Bayard was 6’2”-6’3” tall. Our suicide victim was 6’ tall.
From what I have read, Bayard’s parents stated there were no problems with him prior to his disappearance. From reading our victim’s suicide note, it is hard for me to believe he did not display at least a little troubled behavior. JMO.
Our victim stated:
"I was born with a definite pervasive melancholy . . .what frustrated me most in the last year was that I had built no ties to family or friends. There was nothing of lasting worth and value. I led a detached existence and I was a parody of a person - literally and figuratively. I didn't tell jokes - I was a joke".
Bayard was reportedly an ecology activist, which to me indicates he had a calling or purpose to his life. Not so with our victim.
It is my strong belief there are more differences than there are similarities between these two young men.
I sure look forward to reading your comments.
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