Attempted Suicide or Munchausen Syndrome?

In 2006 a local man drove his car into a tree in an apparent attempt at suicide. He missed. His vehicle ricocheted into the nearby house, killing an occupant sleeping on the couch. The man has been convicted and sentenced to one year in the county jail and 2 years probation.

I seem to remember The Mountain Press reported sometime back that Dr Smith had attempted suicide several times and now we have another attempt. He is either a most inept doctor or just maybe there is another reason. Have you ever wondered why Dr Smith waited until his trial was over, he had been convicted and had his hand slapped by the court to try again? Have you wondered if maybe none of these attempts were meant to kill him? Maybe he just wants the attention.

Munchausen syndrome (named for Baron von Munchausen, an 18th century German officer who was known for embellishing the stories of his life and experiences) is a psychiatric disorder in which a person repeatedly acts as if he or she has a physical or mental disorder when, in truth, they have caused the symptoms. The person acts this way in order to draw attention or sympathy to themselves. They are even willing to undergo painful or risky tests and operations in order to get the sympathy and special attention given to people who are truly ill. Munchausen syndrome is a mental illness associated with severe emotional difficulties.

Is it possible Mr. Finchum died as a result of Dr Smith seeking attention?

You must admit it makes one wonder.