I don't believe that it could have been suicide. Even if the claims are true, there is no way it is something Jessie would do.
She had her whole life before her. Jessie was a real fighter. She was bubbly, clever and considerate. I don't think she would have done this to her family on purpose.
However, a report in The Guardian still maintains the suicide angle. The paper is relying on statements made by Czech police. A local police inspector was quoted:
We found quite a lot of medication, a lot of vitamins and then things we could not tell what it was until they were examined by medical people and they found they were antidepressants. They were in her name. We think she may have had psychological problems. It could have been an accident. But there are several factors which suggest she probably jumped.
Aside from the main story of Jessie Gilbert's death, there has also been the occassional mention of Jessie's drinking spree with her 14-year old room-mate Amisha Parmar. I wonder, is this sort of thing common amongst under-age chess players, especially those who travel overseas, away from the supervision of their parents?
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This is a sad and unique incident which is unlikely to be repeated in the same way.
It is irresponsible to relate this tragic event to the social issue of what drinking may induce (in the chess community, or otherwise).
In my 10+ years of expeirnece in the youth chess community, very few significant incidents have been known relating to drinking at the teenager level. Certainly not contributary to a result of fatality.
As a respect to Jessie, I would suggest that to prop into such matter at this time is very insensitive!
Ahh..
We drink all the time. Not to mention the Aussie team.
Jessie was a nice girl. Sad though. as most chess players tend to be.
That 14year old wouldn't be the first drinker...not to name names though. There are many chess *alcoholics*
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Guess it comes with the life
Ahh..
We drink all the time. Not to mention the Aussie team.
Jessie was a nice girl. Sad though. as most chess players tend to be.
That 14year old wouldn't be the first drinker...not to name names though. There are many chess *alcoholics*
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Guess it comes with the life
Underage drinking is common amongst most teens all over the world,whether they are chessplayers or travelling abroad.
Regardless of how Jessie died,it is a tragedy. We shouldnt be prying into her private life.
Her friends and family should be left to grieve in private.
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