[Phsstpok]

One of my coworkers grew up going to church with Dan Winkler as his minister. Reverend Winkler's slain son, Brian, was in his school but a couple of years younger than he is, so he knew him, but not well. Some of my coworker's family still lives in that home town (not where the murder took place) and the gossip there is that the wife was bipolar and had gone off her meds.

This looks like a tragedy, aided and abetted by "modern chemistry" and the medical profession.

Pray for all involved and condemn any who try to tarnish the victim of this murder in any way without absolute proof.

[petitfour]

When I see things like this, I wonder about demons and how folks in the church of Christ deal with such. Hubby and I have studied this a bit, and I can't see that demons suddenly disappeared after the first century. So what does a Christian do to rid a loved one of a demon?

This is a question for anyone to answer, btw.

[OrangeDaisy]

I appreciate your kind words about the Winklers and don't want to be picky, but I think Freepers will understand my desire for accuracy on this forum. You said: Reverend Winkler's slain son, Brian...

The church of Christ does not bestow titles upon their ministers. If you want to call him by a title, Mr. would be appropriate or Brother if he is your brother in Christ. Also, his slain son was named Matthew not Brian.

[Nita Nupress]

and the gossip there is that the wife was bipolar and had gone off her meds.
This looks like a tragedy, aided and abetted by "modern chemistry" and the medical profession.

I'm assuming that when you said "gone off her meds" you meant she had "stopped taking" her prescribed meds? If so, I'm confused by your statement. If someone had stopped taking their prescribed medications, then how would "modern chemistry" have factored into the equation?

[bboop]

I thot she had that 'mental' look.

[Rte66]

Three or four others who know or are related to the family have piped up on forums (not in MSM as yet) and have mentioned the bipolar disorder as being among her pre-existing complications, along with being treated for lupus, which can entail steroids, in the form of prednisone. Looks like the atty may go with PPD, however, although he changes his POV for every audience.