Recent content by Sherl

My question is then why was the harness found between the bench and the river..

Yes I can imagine busy prior to working hours but quiet after that. I still think 90 minutes is a long time without anyone else there.

Sincere apologies if this has already been detailed but what were the circumstances of her phone and dog being discovered? The information as I understand it is lady found phone and dog circa 9.30, rang vet then rang daughter who knew Nicola (after lady looked at phone), daughter called school...

I think 'significant issues with alcohol' is an incredibly subjective statement. Some may consider drinking a bottle of wine a night significant whilst others may not. It is open to a wide variety of interpretations and it is appalling this incredibly personal information was made public.

The question is was she in her right mind? The argument being that if not then she was potentially thinking and acting irrationally. I do however tend to agree with you, her behaviour was seemingly so very normal that morning. I just find it very hard to believe she'd abandon her beloved dog in...

I think their reasoning for it's release is being investigated. I suspect they did it with the partners consent but not for any investigative reasons. We shall see. A partner or family should not be allowed to 'sign-off' on this type of release imo, this was Nicola's private information.

Yes I can see that's a possibility. It could be something she had in the back of her mind that day, given how well organised she was that morning. It does beg the question as to why her partner feels 100% sure she is not in the river. The whole situation since her private circumstances were...

Yes I see and agree the mind of someone suicidal isn't something we can necessarily rationalise. If we discover she did purposely walk into that river then the repercussions on how we view and treat menopause will be massive. Will be interesting to see the police's reasoning for releasing the...

A question that bothers me in relation to possible suicide in this case is why would someone arrange a playdate just minutes before walking into a freezing cold river? Just to add I think releasing the deeply personal information about Nicola was appalling and unnecessary. The SIO herself said...