CFO for Freddie Mac commits suicide or did he?

[ricco561]

He just took over as CFO in September and was the Controller prior to this. He had been with the company for 16 years. Why would he do this? I think he was killed. Most men shoot themselves and not by hanging. I bet he was getting ready to testify before a congressional hearing about misappropriations in funds and someone killed him.. Discuss





Police Found Freddie Mac CFO Dead by Hanging
Police believe David Kellermann, 41, Killed Himself in HIs Virginia Home
By RUSSELL GOLDMAN, JACK DATE and ANN COMPTON
April 22, 2009
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SHARE Law enforcement sources said David Kellermann, acting chief financial officer of mortgage company Freddie Mac, was found hanging in the basement of his Vienna, Va., home, dead from an apparent suicide early this morning.

Money may have been a motive in the apparent suicide of David Kellermann.The death was "an active investigation" and there were "no signs of foul play," Fairfax County police officer Sabrina Ruck said.

Local police said they were called to Kellermann's home at 4:48 a.m., but would not say who'd placed the call to 911.

Kellermann, 41, and a 16-year veteran of Freddie Mac, had been the company's CFO since September, after a government takeover of the company following the housing crisis. County records show the large home in Hunter Mill Estates was worth about $900,000.

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Neighbors said they were shocked to learn of the man's death.

"This is a solid salt of the earth kind of family and guy, and I just cannot imagine what has occurred," neighbor Paul Ungar said. "I mean, I understand the economy, I understand what's gone on with those companies, but I just can't imagine what would have driven him to that."

Police Found Freddie Mac CFO Dead by Hanging - ABC News

Not always.

 

[Arabian]

AP Source: Freddie Mac CFO told to take time off

A human resources official met with David Kellermann on Tuesday and told him he needed a break because he had been working hard, said the person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the individual wasn't authorized to discuss the matter publicly.

Interesting , however most people that are depressed are not going to be functioning at work, especially being told hes working to hard... If you are depressed you would be faltering.
Thanks Smurfy

 

[Smurfy]

Interesting , however most people that are depressed are not going to be functioning at work, especially being told hes working to hard... If you are depressed you would be faltering.
Thanks Smurfy

yeah it does seem weird. once you are at the point of contemplating suicide, you're really far gone right? i mean, how can you function day in and day out and still be suicidal? you're right, something doesnt add up.

 

[ricco561]

yeah it does seem weird. once you are at the point of contemplating suicide, you're really far gone right? i mean, how can you function day in and day out and still be suicidal? you're right, something doesnt add up.

It’s called ambivalence.

 

[Arabian]

It’s called ambivalence.

Hell., Im going to have to look that word up...lol

 

[Arabian]

Webster defines ambivalence as:

The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, object, or idea.
Uncertainty or indecisiveness as to which course to follow.

Can you explain this to Smurf and I as to how this relates?

 

[ricco561]

Webster defines ambivalence as:

The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, object, or idea.
Uncertainty or indecisiveness as to which course to follow.

Can you explain this to Smurf and I as to how this relates?

In all cases of suicide there is ambivalence.
If not, the person would just carry through with the act.

 

[Arabian]

In all cases of suicide there is ambivalence.
If not, the person would just carry through with the act.

So basically, he would perform his work duties fine and seem to be at peace?

 

[tha joker]

I'm sure there was a bunch of stuff under the surface we aren't ever going to know about.

 

[ricco561]

So basically, he would perform his work duties fine and seem to be at peace?

Pretty much.
There is usually signs and symptoms, but people don't always pick up on them. Once the decision is made, the person is usually happy and that really confuses people.