did he jump in vain

A copycat jumper fell flat on his face

The Clementi MRT jumper could have died in vain. If he were a copycat jumper, thinking, or after serious contemplation, that his death could bring a windfall to his family, and jump...he is going to be very, very disappointed. So would be his loss and the family's loss.

In the absence of the press playing up the tragedy, the whole episode went away just