… 7 bankruptcy debtor is a 35 year old, married man with two children, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.  His wife was employed as a bank office manager earning $42,000 per year.  The debtor was not employed and had not worked since 2006.  In 2005 the debtor was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and hospitalized twice for suicidal thoughts.  The debtor told the bankruptcy court that he did not believe he could work because his mood swings might cause him to harm someone and …

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There is a tragic story featured at the Dallas Morning News about a debtor who murdered his former co-workers after failing to receive an unemployment check.  Jason Rodriquez had recently filed bankruptcy ; but not before his financial troubles sent him over edge.

The article said:

“Employees at Reynolds, Smith and Hills recognized their former co-worker [Rodriquez] when he …

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