Update: American Idol Suicide Tragedy
The family of American Idol contestant Paula Goodspeed, who apparently committed suicide outside Paula Abdul's home, blames the reality show for her death.
Charles McIntyre says his sister was crushed after Paula Abdul panned her performance at the Idol tryouts in 2005. He also said judge Simon Cowell was out of line to criticize his sister's braces.
Paula Goodspeed's niece tells the New York Daily News her aunt was not suicidal or a stalker. The niece says Goodspeed even told her that she and Abdul once had coffee together at a Starbucks.
"Not an ounce of truth to this," said Abdul's publicist. "Paula met her only at Idol."
Police add that there have been prior incidents involving Goodspeed on Abdul's street. "One was in January of this year and another in June," said Los Angeles Police Det. Robert Bub, but neither incident was serious enough to generate a formal report.
Residents in Abdul's neighborhood said they often saw Goodspeed parked on their street and her car had a photos of the former Lakers Girl inside. According to one news report, Abdul received flowers from Goodspeed as recently as last week with a note falsely signed from her on/off boyfriend J.T. Torregiani.
Goodspeed changed her name from Sandra to Paula 16 years ago, says her cousin. She headed to Hollywood from her home state of Maine five years ago to pursue a career in show business but had no success. According to her brother, Goodspeed was planning to give up her Hollywood dreams and return to Maine this week.
READERS COMMENTS:
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HELLO! Suicide means to kill yourself. SHE KILLED HERSELF. It wasn't Paula A's Fault it was the one who was lost. Had coffee with her at Starbucks? Likely story. Just some random freak with a famous gorgeous Paula Abdul. Sounds like a weird-O. I love Paula Abdul but changing your name? If someone I loved rejected me, I would be hurt. BUT I WOULDN'T KILL MYSELF. Must be a drama queen. WE LOVE YOU PAULA NEVER BLAME YOURSELF!
-- Lauren
people are frickin psycho man.....
-- Anonymous
people are un real these days. the only one to be blamed for a suicide is the one who's life is lost.. NO ONE ELSES! Paula your not at fault. Keep on shining.
-- Ali
I have whatched idol from the beginning, Simon who I still adore, can be harsh and sometimes wrong but I believe his sarcasim makes the show... Along with talented singers, Paula is NOWAY to blame for this girls suicide. Paula out of all the judges is the most hummble. Though at times but very few does she ever give a harsh word. I have whatched her many times defend and praise contestants that are not idol potintial at all!!! WE LOVE YOU PAULA!!!!!
-- jhane;;
WOW FOR A SECCOND I THOUGHT PAULA Abdul Killed herself i would have been so SO sad! Oh thank God but yes very sad when suicide happends to people!
-- Sasha
I DONT THINK THEY SHOULD BLAME PAULA ABDUL FOR THE SUICIDE. BUT I DO SEND MY CONDOLENCES.
-- SHAYBABY OF WI
The message is about this girl's suicide and how these slime bottom eaters promote themselves over this horrorable event.
-- jwr
Only God knows her reason.
My heart goes out to her family during this tragic time. -- Misty from Texas
Goodspeed was obviously deranged, totally out of reality. In no way should Paula or Simon feel any guilt. They treated her just like they do everybody else, just doing their job. Ridiculous claim!!!
-- Liz
Regardless, of why or who is to blame. Paula has made a choice to kill herself. The sad part is getting help is to late and she is no longer here! My heart goes out to her family.
-- Jax's Mommy |
