[Alabama_Wild_Man]

"...a dark secret that he believed couldn't be controlled..."

Possible - anyway, he took a 'Permanent Solution To A Temporary Problem'.

(imho) -- He took the Coward's way out. . . .

IF Guilty - this could've been worked thru - somehow - .

IF Not Guilty - Then there should've been nothing to fear (for the most part).

[inflorida]

I agree with everything you wrote. He probably felt there was no way out except for ending it all, but he was wrong.