Woman jumps off Mississippi River Bridge

Authorities are investigating reports that a woman jumped off the Mississippi River Bridge Tuesday night, Baton Rouge police spokesman Cpl. Tommy Stubbs said.

Witnesses told police the woman was headed east in the right lane on Interstate 10 when she stopped her car and got out, climbed over the rail and jumped off the bridge, Stubbs said.

The Police Department’s air support was helping the Coast Guard with the search, which was still going at 9 p.m., Stubbs said.

Comments

1) Comment by Stephen - 20/06/2012

So sorry....

2) Comment by NewOrleanian - 18/05/2012

Whatever she was going through, it was *her* life. *Her* decision. Why should a person live in anguish if death is the only way to finally feel a bit of of peace? No reason at all. It devastates those who love the person, but if you truly love the person you should acknowledge, in the end, that this one you loved simply did not want to be here anymore. Celebrate the life, respect the death.

3) Comment by foldgers - 16/05/2012

Hey, if anyone finds this article and reads the comments, does anyone know if they found her body or not? There was a tiny article and that was it. No news on who it was or if the body was found. Does anyone know?

4) Comment by skatoolaki - 10/05/2012

I'm so very sorry for your loss, despurser and foldgers. I never had a doubt that this woman was very much loved and that her family would have done anything in their power if they'd known her plans that day. I know in some of my darkest hours, I purposefully did not reach out to my family - no longer wanting to burden them with my on-going grief. I am glad she is no longer suffering, but the time for healing and grieving is just starting for all of you. Know that you aren't alone and there are many of us out there that have been where you are and wish you all the love and hope and healing in the world.

5) Comment by foldgers - 10/05/2012

despurser1: I knew her. She was a sweet girl and always seemed to have a good heart. I talked to her Sunday and she was supposed to call me back that night but never did. Then I hear about this on Tuesday. I am truly sorry for your and your family's loss. Just know, she will be missed and do not let these people that have no idea what is going on upset you or your family. In fact, just stop reading the comments. They have no idea and that is fine. I can't imagine what y'all are going through, just know, my prayers will be with you all. I will miss "A"

6) Comment by despurser1 - 09/05/2012

Speaking as a sister of this woman, her family was there and loved her more than anything. Many of us reached out to her before it got to this point. No one could've predicted that she'd do this and I'd appreciate any negative comments being kept to yourself. I do not need to tell anyone what happened or how it got to this point because that is personal business, but just be aware that her family is reading this and does not need anything else added on their grief.

7) Comment by QuietRiverRoad - 09/05/2012

Please stop commenting on this tragedy. It's shameful how the lack of empathy prevails in our culture. Shameful indeed. Heartbreaking.

8) Comment by KB - 09/05/2012

She's not in any pain anymore...may God comfort her family in their time of loss!

9) Comment by ABayouBoy - 09/05/2012

Sorry Haley, my sincere apologies and condolences for your loss.

10) Comment by Grannee - 09/05/2012

Thanks for setting the record straight Haley. May God comfort your family during this time. Know that there are people who care and felt your pain even though we have never met you.

11) Comment by haleyshampine1 - 09/05/2012

& HER FAMILY HAS DID NOTHING BUT LOVE FOR HER & BE THERE FOR HER SO NEXT TIME YOU GO TO SAY SOMETHING ABOUT HER FAMILY MAKE SHORE YOU NO HER FAMILY & DONT JUST SAY HER FAMILYL DIDNT CARE ABOUT HER BECAUSE WE DID!! tHANKS

12) Comment by haleyshampine1 - 09/05/2012

EVERYONE COMING FROM A FAMILY MEMBER!! YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT SHE HAS BEEN THROUGH NOR WHAT SHE WAS GOING THROUGH AT THE TIME. OR WHAT WAS RUNNING THROUGH HER HEAD FOR HER TO DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT. SO BEFORE YOU SPEAK ABOUT HER FAMILY NOT CARING GET UR FACTS STRAIGHT. THANKS!!! :)

13) Comment by skatoolaki - 09/05/2012

This is a terrible tragedy - I wonder when we'll hear more. As a lifelong sufferer of depression and bipolarism, I understand how hopeless it can sometimes seem - I wish she had been able to find help instead of making the final choice of ending her life. Sadly, depression and bipolar disorder are all too often fatal diseases. Anyone out there reading this and considering same, I ask you to please try and get help, please reach out - as hopeless as it may seem, nothing is permanent - things can change and there is help and love out there for you. Don't give up the fight - you aren't alone!

14) Comment by ABayouBoy - 09/05/2012

Jennifer, maybe, unfortunately, I do know.

15) Comment by Jennifer1126 - 09/05/2012

Obviously you have never been unfortunate enough to "try" to help someone who has NO DESIRE to help themselves. I hope you never have to face that sorrow. Knowing there was absolutely nothing more you could have done. Or maybe her boyfriend dumped her 5 minutes before she jumped, and there was nothing anyone could do because nobody knew. Just things to think of before such early judgement,

16) Comment by ABayouBoy - 09/05/2012

Jennifer, to be honest, probably all that this lady needed was some compassion by her loved ones. If she felt depressed enough to jump, then they somehow must have let her down. You don't just "try" to help someone you love, you just do help them by being there for them - no matter what, or the circumstances.

17) Comment by Jennifer1126 - 09/05/2012

I don't know this woman, or her family (as far as I know now). Maybe her family didn't know there was a problem. Maybe her family tried for 10 years to help this woman. Maybe her family was a horrible bunch of selfish ogres who never helped anyone in their lives. I just don't understand why you would make such an assumption based on this limited information. I simply found it very insensitive at this point.

18) Comment by ABayouBoy - 09/05/2012

Jennifer, you sound as though you know the lady or her family. Maybe you can elaborate on the circumstances and clue us in.. I am sorry for the lady, and if I'm mistaken about the circumstances, then my apologies. I was simply responding to a prior post. Condolences to friends & family.

19) Comment by Jennifer1126 - 09/05/2012

ABayouBoy - what makes you say her family was non-supportive and had no empathy? Pretty harsh when you have NO CLUE of the circumstances.

20) Comment by Elderly Man - 09/05/2012

The vast majority of suicide victims suffer from depression, not all, but a high percentage do. As one who still struggles with that condition, I understand how overwhelming the pain is sometimes. The condition is treatable, however. I have known several victims of suicide. It is always awful.

21) Comment by ABayouBoy - 09/05/2012

She must have been quite depressed. As far as family members, "bearing a cross", I don't think that non-supportive persons who have no empathy or feelings for one of their own, would have a conscious to bother them.

22) Comment by louisisanared - 08/05/2012

I hope she is now in a place that she will never have to suffer the kind of pain she must have felt, to feel there was no other way out. My condolences to any family members, they will also have a cross to bear.

23) Comment by Elderly Man - 08/05/2012

How sad. Awful way to die.