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Why did he kill himself?

posted 8 years ago by Troll (507)
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Was he suicidal?

[–] smith (1) 7 years ago

Lester did not kill himself, Ricky's father shot him in the back of the head.

[–] Hans-Wilhelm (1359) 6 years ago

Read the OP's screen name. You've been duped.

[–] PaladinNJ (21525) 6 years ago

Ricky's father was a closeted homosexual. Lester turned him down when he propositioned him because he thought Lester was gay. So he shot Lester to prevent him from telling anyone else.

[–] actionkamen (23176) 5 years ago

So a gay must recieve any other gay advances?

[–] PaladinNJ (21525) 5 years ago

No but you never know how a psychopath will react.

[–] actionkamen (23176) 5 years ago

Ok, that makes sense.

[–] bobbydallas (8556) 5 years ago

^ hhaha the Post and User name = brilliant!