Breaking News - Terrell Owens Rushed to local hospital (2 Viewers)

[mojorizin]

The drama deepens:UPDATE: Clarence Hill, beat writer for the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram, appeared just moments ago on ESPNs Cold Pizza and said he spoke with the woman who actually called 911 and she told him this was NOT a suicide attempt. Apparently Owens took some pain medication along with his normal supplements and there was, in fact, a bad reaction. His stomach was not pumped and hospital personnel did not induce vomiting. The Cowboys will be holding a news conference at 1:30 pm CT.

So the police report that was posted earlier was a fake? It clearly stated it was a suicide attempt.

Having been in and around law enforcement all my life, unless something is in absolute concrete terms, I'm not always buying it. Cops for one arent the brightest guys in the world, your average patrolman wouldnt know an accidental poisoning from a suicide attempt unless it was obvious, and you can word a report to make something simple look pretty bad. I would be surprised if the PD released a police report before everyone from his supervisor to the Chief, mayor and city attorneys looked it over 100 times. If they did, they really are stupid. The only thing I'd release before a toxicology report and opinion of ER and attending physicians, would be "2257 - Response was made to 1313 Mockingbid Lane regarding a 911 call pertaining to possible overdose. At that time I made contact with a black male later identified to me as Terell Owens. Upon making contact, subject was lethargic and incoherent. Subject was transported via BillyBobs Ambulance Service to Baylor Medical Center at 2314 hours...."

 

[BlueOnion]

Unless she didn't make the call....

She said she made the call. If she is lying about that I'd have to deduce she is in spin mode and more importantly does not want the media to contact the person who really made the call.

It is possible she called 911 and reported an allergic reaction. F & R could have shown up, asked T.O. some questions ("Did you try to commite suicide?") and F & R could have contacted police about a potential suicide.The police report could support this scenario too.

By time the evening news comes out, you, I and everyone else will hear the 911 tape. The dispute over what was said on the call will be over.

Exactly.There was speculation that the current "facts" contradict each other. I was pointing out that the current "facts" may not contradict each other.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

You know what I love most about the U.S.? Freedom of speech! Nothing like a bunch of wannabe policeman, trying to keep someone down for posting there opinion.

I guess what you fail to grasp is that no one cares about your opinion.

Making friends in every thread you go I see.

Posted any fake news stories about TO whimpering in the hospital?

No, just a weekly RB analysis thread that gets about 3,000 hits and lots of good bantering with people that want to talk football...what have you done lately?

 

[stp-d]

You know what I love most about the U.S.? Freedom of speech! Nothing like a bunch of wannabe policeman, trying to keep someone down for posting there opinion. get with it boys, it's the 1st amendment, whether you like it not, you can't turn this into a good christian board, otherwise you'll los most of your subscriptions, because last time I checked, those of us who gamble, aren't considered good christians

Freedom of speech simply prevents the government from stopping you from speaking your mind.Footballguys is a private organiation and can set rules of conduct as they see fit without worrying about whether or not they're infringing on "free speech."In other words, see my sig.

Maybe if you read further you will see, the more attempts at moderation and turning this into a Red state message board, the more likely you are to turn off those who are your target audience. Duh! Red States bad, Blue states good!

 

[Horses Mouth]

Like I mentioned before, if it was a suicide attempt it is a truly sad story regardless of your feelings towards TO. i have dealt with a few of these personally and while there can be an initial anger reaction (i.e. he's so selfish, why would he do that, etc) over time it becomes so sad. Remember, he has a little boy at home too IIRC.

 

[nortobc]

Despite the amount of money that TO makes, he has had a LOT tougher life than almost any of us have had.His father lived across the street from him and did not acknowledge that he was TO's father until TO tried to date the girl that lived across the street that was his half-sister. His grandmother locked him in the house all day long and almost never let him out to play with other kids. Sadly, TO has had a very rough childhood, and did not have the love and nurturing from caring parents that many of us take for granted. This impacts you for the rest of your life, whether you have money or not. Those that bash him should actually read his first book...it is available at many libraries for free. Many would understand his problems and issues better after knowing more about Terrell Owens and his early life. DaveLeroy's Aces

I already know about his life story. And this just reinforces my comment that he did this for attention.Believe me, I know some people who had a much worse childhood then that and are doing well in life.

 

[Bankerguy]

Not sure if posted already.......

I will go on record as saying he did NOT attempt suicide.

===========================================

Publicist denies T.O. suicide report

By CLARENCE E. HILL JR.

Star-Telegram Staff Writer

DALLAS -- Terrell Owens' publicist is vehemently dening a report that the Cowboys receiver tried to commit suicide Tuesday night.

Owens was depressed and may have taken as many as 35 prescription pain pills, according to a police report, which listed the event as an attempted suicide.

Kim Etheridge, Owens' publicist, was described in the report as "a woman companion" who said she observed him putting two pills in his mouth."

She said Wednesday morning that Owens had an allergic reaction to taking pain medication and supplements.

She said he did not intentionally try to harm himself.

Lt. Rick Watson, a Dallas police spokesman, said at a media briefing Wednesday morning that "a medical situation" had occurred and that there is no investigation.

He declined to answer questions or to verify the accuracy of the police report, although he did pass out redacted copies.

"This is a high-profile person," Watson said. "We looked into it and determined that there was not a criminal offense in this incident."

"We would do it the exact same way" no matter who was involved, he said.

Etheridge said Owens "is fine."

"He will be leaving the hospital today," she said.

Owens is being treated at Baylor University Medical Center.

Etheredge disputes the claim in the report because she said Owens was groggy at the time he was being questioned.

According to the police narrative, the woman said the prescription of 40 pills was filled on September 18 and, until Tuesday, Owens had taken only five pills.

The police report said Owens was asked if he had taken the rest of the prescription. Owens said, "Yes."

According to the report, police also asked if he was trying to harm himself. Owens answered, "Yes."

That Owens was groggy and lethargic was the reason Etheredge called 911 in the first place.

Etheridge said Owens was in pain stemming from the fractured right hand, suffered against Washington two weeks ago.

He underwent surgery to have a plate and three pins placed in the hand last Monday.

Cowboys coach Bill Parcells said at the time that Owens was having a bad reaction to the pain medication.

Etheridge said Owens experienced more pain and discomfort on Tuesday.

He took some pain pills and did some "microcurrent" treatment.

She said he also took some supplements and "it kicked in a reaction."

"When I went to grab him, he was out of it," Etheridge said. "That’s why I called 911."

Etheridge said Owens did not have his stomach pumped at the hospital and did not vomit.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Deion Sanders is on NFL Network right now saying he talked to TO, and TO laughed at the idea of attempting suicide. He said it was more to do with the allergic reaction to the pills.

So who was 1st with the Suicide attempt news? We on the West Coast woke up late. Was it ESPN? Are they making the news as they go again?

 

[Ahmad Rashad]

11:53am NFL Network Deion Sanders saying he spoke with TO in the last 20 minutes. According to PrimeTime TO "laughed" when asked about a suicide attempt. Deion is stating he is on his way to see him right now and TO should be holding his own conference today within "An hour or two".Deion is saying this was a medical issue with regards to adverse reaction to meds. T.O. told him "inaccurate and that everyone will make a mountain out of a mole hill".I will say Deion did not seemed convinced until he sees him physically.

ESPN radio in Dallas also interviewed a Channel 5 reporter who said:Reports that TO was trying to kill himself are ludicrousReports that he took 35 pills are fabricated and just not trueTook medication – accidentally took too many thinking they were supplementsA lot of people talking, he was groggy – "I don’t know how he could have said it – he was non-responsive, groggy"He wants to play on Sunday – asked pastor about incident – said it was “a lie”It’s not what it’s being played out to beToxicology report – there were not 35 pills – he wasn’t trying to kill himselfBeing released from hospital and wants to play on SundayDon’t be surprised if he talks today – expect to hear from him in next 24 hours

 

[stp-d]

You know what I love most about the U.S.? Freedom of speech! Nothing like a bunch of wannabe policeman, trying to keep someone down for posting there opinion.

I guess what you fail to grasp is that no one cares about your opinion.

If you smoke another, you might actually care about my opinion after your done.

It didn't work.

eat another twinkie, that might help...

 

[Mungo Burrows]

The drama deepens:UPDATE: Clarence Hill, beat writer for the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram, appeared just moments ago on ESPNs Cold Pizza and said he spoke with the woman who actually called 911 and she told him this was NOT a suicide attempt. Apparently Owens took some pain medication along with his normal supplements and there was, in fact, a bad reaction. His stomach was not pumped and hospital personnel did not induce vomiting. The Cowboys will be holding a news conference at 1:30 pm CT.

So the police report that was posted earlier was a fake? It clearly stated it was a suicide attempt.

It clearly stated they thought it was a suicide attempt based on the information they had at the time and that they filed their report as such. It's possible they interpreted the situation incorrectly, especially if he was not coherent when answering questions. It's also possible the publicist is trying to blow smoke and cover this up. We really don't know for sure.

 

[rupricht]

Could it be that T.O. confused his pills with Michael Irvin's??

 

[cantrell]

But how does someone accidently take 35 or so pills if this wasn't an attempt.

 

[Billy Bats]

11:53am NFL Network

Deion Sanders saying he spoke with TO in the last 20 minutes. According to PrimeTime TO "laughed" when asked about a suicide attempt. Deion is stating he is on his way to see him right now and TO should be holding his own conference today within "An hour or two".

ALRIGHT!!!!! More T.O. TV!!! I can't wait to see him again, it's been too long. I hope Drew is standing there with him and gets a chance to speak.

 

[BrentBlack]

You know what I love most about the U.S.? Freedom of speech! Nothing like a bunch of wannabe policeman, trying to keep someone down for posting there opinion.

I guess what you fail to grasp is that no one cares about your opinion.

Making friends in every thread you go I see.

Posted any fake news stories about TO whimpering in the hospital?

No, just a weekly RB analysis thread that gets about 3,000 hits and lots of good bantering with people that want to talk football...what have you done lately?

I helped Octagon with his lineup. Did you?

 

[DR MD]

I'm not a Doctor but worked in the psych field for many years. Feel free to Google BorderLine Personality Disorder as he sounds like he fits the bill.

http://www.stanford.edu/~corelli/borderline.html

 

[stp-d]

Could it be that T.O. confused his pills with Michael Irvin's??

lol

 

[Kevin Ashcraft]

But how does someone accidently take 35 or so pills if this wasn't an attempt.

Thats my line of thinking as well.

 

[joffer]

You know what I love most about the U.S.? Freedom of speech! Nothing like a bunch of wannabe policeman, trying to keep someone down for posting there opinion. get with it boys, it's the 1st amendment, whether you like it not, you can't turn this into a good christian board, otherwise you'll los most of your subscriptions, because last time I checked, those of us who gamble, aren't considered good christians

Freedom of speech simply prevents the government from stopping you from speaking your mind.Footballguys is a private organiation and can set rules of conduct as they see fit without worrying about whether or not they're infringing on "free speech."In other words, see my sig.

Maybe if you read further you will see, the more attempts at moderation and turning this into a Red state message board, the more likely you are to turn off those who are your target audience. Duh! Red States bad, Blue states good!

ignore list is growing by leaps and bounds today

 

[butcher boy]

The drama deepens:UPDATE: Clarence Hill, beat writer for the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram, appeared just moments ago on ESPNs Cold Pizza and said he spoke with the woman who actually called 911 and she told him this was NOT a suicide attempt. Apparently Owens took some pain medication along with his normal supplements and there was, in fact, a bad reaction. His stomach was not pumped and hospital personnel did not induce vomiting. The Cowboys will be holding a news conference at 1:30 pm CT.

So the police report that was posted earlier was a fake? It clearly stated it was a suicide attempt.

the police report was based on answers TO gave to questions from the police. the publicist is now saying he didn't understand those questions because he was "out of it"

The report also mentioned finding an empty bottle of pills that was refilled on Sept. 18th.

 

[PeaceBringer]

I'm not a Doctor but worked in the psych field for many years. Feel free to Google BorderLine Personality Disorder as he sounds like he fits the bill.

http://www.stanford.edu/~corelli/borderline.html

if you have worked in psych field you should no better then try and diagnose like this.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

You know what I love most about the U.S.? Freedom of speech! Nothing like a bunch of wannabe policeman, trying to keep someone down for posting there opinion.

I guess what you fail to grasp is that no one cares about your opinion.

Making friends in every thread you go I see.

Posted any fake news stories about TO whimpering in the hospital?

No, just a weekly RB analysis thread that gets about 3,000 hits and lots of good bantering with people that want to talk football...what have you done lately?

I helped Octagon with his lineup. Did you?

:ignore:

 

[fenwah]

This is all Donovan McNabb's fault. If he only were more conditioned during the Super Bowl game, they would have won...and this would have changed history...making T.O. and McNabb best buddies...and therefore no need for the meds. Where's Doc and Marty McFly when you need them??

 

[Mungo Burrows]

Deion Sanders is on NFL Network right now saying he talked to TO, and TO laughed at the idea of attempting suicide. He said it was more to do with the allergic reaction to the pills.

So who was 1st with the Suicide attempt news? We on the West Coast woke up late. Was it ESPN? Are they making the news as they go again?

Local station in dallas got ahold of the police report.

 

[BlueOnion]

The drama deepens:UPDATE: Clarence Hill, beat writer for the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram, appeared just moments ago on ESPNs Cold Pizza and said he spoke with the woman who actually called 911 and she told him this was NOT a suicide attempt. Apparently Owens took some pain medication along with his normal supplements and there was, in fact, a bad reaction. His stomach was not pumped and hospital personnel did not induce vomiting. The Cowboys will be holding a news conference at 1:30 pm CT.

So the police report that was posted earlier was a fake? It clearly stated it was a suicide attempt.

Having been in and around law enforcement all my life, unless something is in absolute concrete terms, I'm not always buying it. Cops for one arent the brightest guys in the world, your average patrolman wouldnt know an accidental poisoning from a suicide attempt unless it was obvious, and you can word a report to make something simple look pretty bad. I would be surprised if the PD released a police report before everyone from his supervisor to the Chief, mayor and city attorneys looked it over 100 times. If they did, they really are stupid. The only thing I'd release before a toxicology report and opinion of ER and attending physicians, would be "2257 - Response was made to 1313 Mockingbid Lane regarding a 911 call pertaining to possible overdose. At that time I made contact with a black male later identified to me as Terell Owens. Upon making contact, subject was lethargic and incoherent. Subject was transported via BillyBobs Ambulance Service to Baylor Medical Center at 2314 hours...."

I don'think the police report said it was a suicide. I am pretty sure the police report said, "in response to a suicide call".However, mojorizin I am curious if Kim Etheridge was a witness to everything, is there any reason a police report would not include her in some capacity?

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

This is ####### nuts.

 

[nortobc]

You know what I love most about the U.S.? Freedom of speech! Nothing like a bunch of wannabe policeman, trying to keep someone down for posting there opinion.

I guess what you fail to grasp is that no one cares about your opinion.

Making friends in every thread you go I see.

Posted any fake news stories about TO whimpering in the hospital?

No, just a weekly RB analysis thread that gets about 3,000 hits and lots of good bantering with people that want to talk football...what have you done lately?

 

[Bankerguy]

More facts.....

RECAP: Dallas Police Briefing... ::EDITED::

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Police PC

How this information got out, we don't know.

The official statement is that we WILL NOT have any further investigation on this matter. Anything more you need to know, will have to be obtained from Mr. Owens or the medical staff.

We are not confirming or denying anything.

I will not speculate on what happened.

If you want the 911 tape you will have to make the request to the Fire Department. They are the keeper of the tapes.

We are not persuing this as a criminal offense.

I will not comment on the validity of the document (police report) you have.

That's all.

 

[PeaceBringer]

But how does someone accidently take 35 or so pills if this wasn't an attempt.

Thats my line of thinking as well.

many times situtation come up with an empty pill bottle and a discrepency in patient report and # of pills missing. Toxicology reports are used to determine medical concern, particularly related to Tylenol levels.

 

[RKMoney]

But how does someone accidently take 35 or so pills if this wasn't an attempt.

Who said he took 35 or so pills?

 

[Limp Ditka]

The drama deepens:UPDATE: Clarence Hill, beat writer for the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram, appeared just moments ago on ESPNs Cold Pizza and said he spoke with the woman who actually called 911 and she told him this was NOT a suicide attempt. Apparently Owens took some pain medication along with his normal supplements and there was, in fact, a bad reaction. His stomach was not pumped and hospital personnel did not induce vomiting. The Cowboys will be holding a news conference at 1:30 pm CT.

So the police report that was posted earlier was a fake? It clearly stated it was a suicide attempt.

the police report was based on answers TO gave to questions from the police. the publicist is now saying he didn't understand those questions because he was "out of it"

The report also mentioned finding an empty bottle of pills that was refilled on Sept. 18th.

That's more than a week ago.If the script was to take 2-3 times daily, there wouldn't be many left if he was taking them as directed

 

[joffer]

The drama deepens:UPDATE: Clarence Hill, beat writer for the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram, appeared just moments ago on ESPNs Cold Pizza and said he spoke with the woman who actually called 911 and she told him this was NOT a suicide attempt. Apparently Owens took some pain medication along with his normal supplements and there was, in fact, a bad reaction. His stomach was not pumped and hospital personnel did not induce vomiting. The Cowboys will be holding a news conference at 1:30 pm CT.

So the police report that was posted earlier was a fake? It clearly stated it was a suicide attempt.

the police report was based on answers TO gave to questions from the police. the publicist is now saying he didn't understand those questions because he was "out of it"

The report also mentioned finding an empty bottle of pills that was refilled on Sept. 18th.

so the cops drew a conclusion could've been a incorrect one

 

[cantrell]

But how does someone accidently take 35 or so pills if this wasn't an attempt.

Who said he took 35 or so pills?

The police report suggests that when you read it.

 

[Bertha]

 

[fenwah]

It's amazing to what lengths T.O. will do to get in the media spotlight. This was probably his agents idea.

 

[Mungo Burrows]

The drama deepens:UPDATE: Clarence Hill, beat writer for the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram, appeared just moments ago on ESPNs Cold Pizza and said he spoke with the woman who actually called 911 and she told him this was NOT a suicide attempt. Apparently Owens took some pain medication along with his normal supplements and there was, in fact, a bad reaction. His stomach was not pumped and hospital personnel did not induce vomiting. The Cowboys will be holding a news conference at 1:30 pm CT.

So the police report that was posted earlier was a fake? It clearly stated it was a suicide attempt.

the police report was based on answers TO gave to questions from the police. the publicist is now saying he didn't understand those questions because he was "out of it"

The report also mentioned finding an empty bottle of pills that was refilled on Sept. 18th.

That's more than a week ago.If the script was to take 2-3 times daily, there wouldn't be many left if he was taking them as directed

Usually after surgery they are "as needed for pain" It's not uncommon to have several left over.

 

[Aerial Assault]

More facts.....RECAP: Dallas Police Briefing... ::EDITED:: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Police PCHow this information got out, we don't know.The official statement is that we WILL NOT have any further investigation on this matter. Anything more you need to know, will have to be obtained from Mr. Owens or the medical staff.We are not confirming or denying anything.I will not speculate on what happened.If you want the 911 tape you will have to make the request to the Fire Department. They are the keeper of the tapes.We are not persuing this as a criminal offense.I will not comment on the validity of the document (police report) you have.That's all.

Translation: our inexperienced responding officer misinterpreted the situation, filed a report that needlessly contained severe inaccuracies instead of just stating the KNOWN facts as such reports are supposed to do (that's why they have detectives who follow up), touched off a media firestorm, has enormous legal implications, and now we are backing away as fast as our legs will carry us.

 

[Blood Farmer]

I am sorry but I cannot feel sorry for TO. The guy makes millions of dollars and if he is dumb enough to throw that all away, then that is his fault. But like I said, he is doing this for attention and it is working. Look at all the attention he is getting now, from us, fans, the media, etc...

This has got to be the dumbest thing I've heard in a long time. You are really open minded arent you? TO has lots and lots of money, therefore he is unable to have personal issues or even worse DEPRESSION. Give me a break, you don't have a clue. Do everyone a favor and keep your opinions in your pea brain.

If TO really wanted to kill himself, he would have done it in a more efficient way. Why would you take pills with someone in the room if you planned on committing suicide? He did this solely for attention, IMHO. I know a girl who tried to "committ suicide" 7 or 8 times by slitting her writsts. She knew exactly how to slit them so she would bleed alot, but not die. She did it for attention.Has not TO shown in the past what kind of person he is? I am not degrading the guy, I am simply making a statement that he did not intentionally want to kill himself, but rather wants attention....or help as most of you would say.

I agree.Killing yourself is not difficult. The only way you can fail is if someone catches you and gets medical attention.

What better way to have someone catch you than to have someone in the room?

I'm not saying that it makes it any less sad for Owens, he still needs to get himself help, but let's not make the mistake that he wished he was dead.

It's called a suicidal gesture and is very common. Of course it is potentially fatal. Many suicides are a result of failed/successful suicidal gestures. Of course an individual in good psychological state is not going to attempt suicide or make a suicidal gesture. If you are implying that it is a "marketing ploy" you are assuredly off base. If you mean that it is a cry for attention with the emphasis on CRY then you are probably correct.TO appears to have a Histrionic Personality Disorder and people with this constellation of behaviors frequently made suidical gestures. I have to admit that it was my first thought when I heard the reports last night. I did not know of course but I felt that a suicidal gesture was more likely than an untoward drug effect or overdose of NSAIDS.

 

[Ahmad Rashad]

The drama deepens:UPDATE: Clarence Hill, beat writer for the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram, appeared just moments ago on ESPNs Cold Pizza and said he spoke with the woman who actually called 911 and she told him this was NOT a suicide attempt. Apparently Owens took some pain medication along with his normal supplements and there was, in fact, a bad reaction. His stomach was not pumped and hospital personnel did not induce vomiting. The Cowboys will be holding a news conference at 1:30 pm CT.

So the police report that was posted earlier was a fake? It clearly stated it was a suicide attempt.

Having been in and around law enforcement all my life, unless something is in absolute concrete terms, I'm not always buying it. Cops for one arent the brightest guys in the world, your average patrolman wouldnt know an accidental poisoning from a suicide attempt unless it was obvious, and you can word a report to make something simple look pretty bad. I would be surprised if the PD released a police report before everyone from his supervisor to the Chief, mayor and city attorneys looked it over 100 times. If they did, they really are stupid. The only thing I'd release before a toxicology report and opinion of ER and attending physicians, would be "2257 - Response was made to 1313 Mockingbid Lane regarding a 911 call pertaining to possible overdose. At that time I made contact with a black male later identified to me as Terell Owens. Upon making contact, subject was lethargic and incoherent. Subject was transported via BillyBobs Ambulance Service to Baylor Medical Center at 2314 hours...."

I don'think the police report said it was a suicide. I am pretty sure the police report said, "in response to a suicide call".However, mojorizin I am curious if Kim Etheridge was a witness to everything, is there any reason a police report would not include her in some capacity?

I believe she is referred to as "RP" in the police report, and TO is referred to as "COMP." Her name isn't in the report, but neither is TO's.

 

[DR MD]

I'm not a Doctor but worked in the psych field for many years. Feel free to Google BorderLine Personality Disorder as he sounds like he fits the bill.

http://www.stanford.edu/~corelli/borderline.html

if you have worked in psych field you should no better then try and diagnose like this.

I worked emergency services for many years where I had to offer a general prognosis of patients at the Emergency Room based on history and evaluation at the time. If I had to evaluate this situation as the Emergency Rooms social services person, I would have certainly offered this assessment to the on call Doctor. Yes, I am not a Doctor but certainly have made enough Doctor decisions - if you worked in the field, you would understand where I am coming from.

 

[fatness]

But how does someone accidently take 35 or so pills if this wasn't an attempt.

Thats my line of thinking as well.

Mine as well.I'm not sure if what we'll get later today will be news or spin. The police report will stay the same, however. The guy told the police he was trying to hurt himself.

 

[GroveDiesel]

I don't know what the truth is. But I do really feel bad for the guy. It's pretty clear that no matter what the situation is, he has some serious issues going on in his life. Granted, he has brought the majority of his problems on himself, but he clearly has some deep-seeded problems in his life. I hope that he finds the answers that he needs and can turn his life around.

 

[joffer]

More facts.....RECAP: Dallas Police Briefing... ::EDITED:: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Police PCHow this information got out, we don't know.The official statement is that we WILL NOT have any further investigation on this matter. Anything more you need to know, will have to be obtained from Mr. Owens or the medical staff.We are not confirming or denying anything.I will not speculate on what happened.If you want the 911 tape you will have to make the request to the Fire Department. They are the keeper of the tapes.We are not persuing this as a criminal offense.I will not comment on the validity of the document (police report) you have.That's all.

Translation: our inexperienced responding officer misinterpreted the situation, filed a report that needlessly contained severe inaccuracies instead of just stating the KNOWN facts as such reports are supposed to do (that's why they have detectives who follow up), touched off a media firestorm, has enormous legal implications, and now we are backing away as fast as our legs will carry us.

very likely

 

[Kevin Ashcraft]

As of right now, I trust the police report over anything else.

 

[Ahmad Rashad]

But how does someone accidently take 35 or so pills if this wasn't an attempt.

Thats my line of thinking as well.

Mine as well.I'm not sure if what we'll get later today will be news or spin. The police report will stay the same, however. The guy told the police he was trying to hurt himself.

No, he didn't. He just said "yes" to a couple of questions when he apparently was in a groggy and unresponsive state and lots of people were talking.

 

[menobrown]

I believe she is referred to as "RP" in the police report, and TO is referred to as "COMP." Her name isn't in the report, but neither is TO's.

TO is named in the report.

 

[Harry Beanbag]

I see a few things working here. Coming from a man that has dealt with suicide head on, I think I can speak relatively intelligently about this.

My brother-in-Law had a successful suicide November 5, 2004. He was severely depressed but refused treatment and counseling that was offered repeatedly from both his parents and his sister/my wife. He bought a 9 mm gun, told no one and waited the required 2 weeks for the background check. He had everything planned to the last detail. He pciked up the gun on a Thursday night after work, came home to his parents house, acted like it was a normal day and knew he was going to kill himself the next day. Sure enough, he did not go to work, stayed home, let his parents leave for work, drank a half bottle of Grey Goose and the coroner estimated he shot himself at 10:45 am. He left no note. Only a sticky note attached to his phone with the code to his ATM Card and the code to his cell phone voicemail. He did cut a check to his father for the entire amount he had in his chekcing account and in the memo portion he wrote "no funeral services". With all this said, the fallout the family had to deal with was horrendous and still affects my wife and her family to this day.

So with the background laid, I feel this "suicide attempt" was either a major cry for help or a publicity stunt. Typically men when they are committed to committing suicide do it violently and are usually successful. Women typically use pills and medication to attempt suicide.

I am scratching my head at the reports from the Cowboys website saying that Ownes has already been released from the hospital.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news.cfm?id=E...D81B6BFB56FE31F

If this was a legit attempt at suicide, by law (in California at least) the patient in question has to spend 72 hours in the psych ward for more observation. I am not sure what the law is in Texas but I would assume it would be standard practice in all states. I am not ruling out that because this is a high profile case and because of his celebrity that might have been waived. (We all know that athletes and celebrities play by their own sets of rules when it comes to laws and protocol. Just look at the court system and they way they treat high profile cases and I do not need to explain further.)

Depression is a big deal for sure. T.O. has shown signs that he is severely depressed and his "look at me" antics from the 49ers, to Philly and now to Big D all show that this guy has some serious issues he needs to work out. Forget the football fans that watch him or the fantasy guys that are living and breathing on how many yards he will get this weekend. I hope he gets better for the sake of the people that are truly close to him. I know how devastating a suicide can be to a family and the wake of damage a suicide leaves behind is almost immeasurable.

 

[RKMoney]

But how does someone accidently take 35 or so pills if this wasn't an attempt.

Who said he took 35 or so pills?

The police report suggests that when you read it.

Where's the actual police report? All I hear is what's reported second hand.

 

[beergut]

You know what I think:

a helluva lot of money and influence is being spent behind the scenes to hush this up.

 

[B-Deep]

More facts.....RECAP: Dallas Police Briefing... ::EDITED:: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Police PCHow this information got out, we don't know.The official statement is that we WILL NOT have any further investigation on this matter. Anything more you need to know, will have to be obtained from Mr. Owens or the medical staff.We are not confirming or denying anything.I will not speculate on what happened.If you want the 911 tape you will have to make the request to the Fire Department. They are the keeper of the tapes.We are not persuing this as a criminal offense.I will not comment on the validity of the document (police report) you have.That's all.

Translation: our inexperienced responding officer misinterpreted the situation, filed a report that needlessly contained severe inaccuracies instead of just stating the KNOWN facts as such reports are supposed to do (that's why they have detectives who follow up), touched off a media firestorm, has enormous legal implications, and now we are backing away as fast as our legs will carry us.

very likely

I hope this is the caseI hope for TO this is a matyter of one or two people guessing too much and not knowing enoughalthough I am sure if this is the case the boards will explode with people going off about it