Dad Kills 9-Month-Old Son and Self, Leaves Suicide Note on Facebook
While it's becoming increasingly common for people to leave suicide notes on their Facebook pages, the circumstances surrounding Stephen Garcia's death in particular still gives us the creeps. Distraught over the separation from his ex-girlfriend, the 25-year-old California native was apparently on a court-ordered visit with their 9-month-old son Wyatt when he drove to an isolated dirt trail in the San Bernardino Mountains and then killed the boy before killing himself in an undisclosed fashion.
Eight hours later, a suicide note, last will and testament, along with a photo collage of Garcia and his son, appeared on his Facebook profile.
"I led everyone on my side of the family to believe I wouldn't of done this because I did not want them to know," the letter read. "But I had been thinking about doing this for months."
According to The Victorville Daily Press, Garcia's saw his actions partly as a way to get back at his ex. "Our deaths are a lot for her," the letter explained. "But that is not the reason I did it. It was the only way we could be happy without Katie. I did this out of love for our son, to protect him and myself."
Since Facebook profile updates are done in real-time -- time-released updates are not available -- police believe a third party would have to had posted the grim note. [From: The Victorville Daily Press and KTLA News]
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pvqueen2 said 3:12PM on 2-04-2010
I don't believe I have ever read anything this selfish in my entire life! When are people going to grow up and quit blaming their misfortunes on other people? The sense of entitlement in this country is sickening! "o poor me...I can't have what I want...so not only will I kill myself, but take my innocent child with me! The only positive thing is that I kow the baby is in Heaven. Take charge and take responsibility for your own actions. It doesn't sound as if he was a very good boyfriend to start with. I am terribly sorry for the families involved, but it does sound like this person needed some strong guidance...maybe a swift kick in the butt instead of being lead to believe he was right about his feelings. Tragic.
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halfass420420 said 7:17AM on 2-05-2010
Maybe she was the monster, and she has family in law enforcement, so justice on his part, and the part of their son, was impossible. Never thought of that, huh? The most dangerous monsters in our society have family in law enforcement protecting them, but alot of people would rather blame victims, than use their brains to figure out the REAL reason behind an action, instead of disrespecting the dead, and doing more damage to society than a fence-climbing, potato-picker. Welcome to the shallow end of the gene pool, your majesty.
rararattlers said 6:27PM on 2-07-2010
To #2: So even if your theory is right, it was better to kill a baby? The victim here was Wyatt; the dad was the perp. I mean, isn't that how Solomon knew who the real mother was--the fact that the real parent preferred her child live with another person rather than allow the child to be split in half and die? Whatever, this is just ridiculous.
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rae1_wilson said 4:38PM on 2-10-2010
I think that this is the saddest thing that I have ever read of in my life, Im a mother of 2 boys and this cuts me so deep to think that this little innocent boys life was ended before it even begun because his dad couldn't deal with the seperation. There is no gosh damn excuse in the world for anyone to take another persons life especially a childs, no excuse. My heart and prayers will go out to the family that has lost this little one and for anyone else that thinks that life is so bad that they have to do something like this to themselves - Its not. Nothing is worth the pain and suffering your leaving behind for your family and friends.
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Brenda said 10:40PM on 4-21-2010
Thats a sad situation..This dad cried out for his wife to hear him and give him another chance to change.He was crying out inside for help. We know none of the cicumstances in their lives, people have become so selfish to their own needs and are forgetting the children God has blessed us with.They look up to us as parents to protect them and help them understand why mom or dad not there anymore divorce is so hard for our children to endure through life,it causes things we cant see. When we have children we both are responsible for them..we are accountable to raise them up and let them grow to become adults.What has happened to our moms,dad,husbands and wives.? This was so sad and wrong but to this dad he felt he had to do it...it maybe cause of someone else shes seeing that was not trust-worthy or preverted ,we may never know but I bet one thing it wasnt easy on this dad and he paid for it too.He still had no excuse to pass judgement for his sons future, a future he will never have.Why cant adults just grow up and give their children that are a blessing from God..a home not always perfect but happy. There is alot of support out their for marriages now...but love dies to quickly in home now. If they dont eat the same cereal and get in fight over the brand..its on divorce court here we come...never once thinking of the children watching on the sideline...sad sad due to unhelped situations divorce does come and children can be talked to thru the years as they grow up and will understand..but would they if you say i just dont love her or him anymore well why did you marry him or her..not love for the lifetime i dont guess...so explain well we didnt like the same cereal or whatever.Vows are strong and not taken to heart anymore by some...in and out of love relationships now bringing up broken home and broken children..thats sad..My prayers goes out to these familys its a horrible thing to face...and so sad for both sides..This child was so young...its no excuse for this dad...its no excuse for the mom but who am I to judge i know neither of them or their circumstances..I just know a child paid the price and thats sad...
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