In mourning: Jacintha's husband, Benedict Barboza and daughter Lisha Saldanha
According to the Times of India, on 8 January 2012, Jacintha Saldanha was admitted to Fr Muller Medical College Hospital in Mangalore, after a fall.
The family doesn't know of any other instance of hospitalisation.
Jacintha's brother Naveen Saldanha said that Jacintha came across as a cheerful woman during her visits to Mangalore.
Jacintha's brother unaware of her health problems - The Times of India
Lisha Saldanha (right)
"According to local reports from Mangalore, medical records from the nurse’s stay in hospital during her last visit, ostensibly for a serious fall, suggested that she was diagnosed with a depressive disorder due to a history of stress and that she may have tried to harm herself.
"The exact cause and trigger for the (alleged) depression was not known and the nurse had been treated, put under medication and discharged in January, reports said."
Royal hoax call - The Indian Express
On 23 December 2012, the UK's Daily Mail reported that on 30 December 2011, Saldanha attempted suicide with an overdose of pills during a family visit to India.
According to the Indian Express, Jacintha Saldanha was admitted to a Mangalore hospital in December 2011.
"The exact cause and trigger for the (alleged) depression was not known and the nurse had been treated, put under medication and discharged in January, reports said."
Royal hoax call - The Indian Express
According to the Daily Mail, she survived after being rushed to hospital but she tried to take her own life nine days later by jumping from a building.
Nurse Jacintha Saldanha.
Jacintha Saldanha, who allegedly hanged herself.
Nurse Jacintha Saldanha.
Jacintha Saldanha, who allegedly hanged herself.
Reportedly, Jacintha left behind three letters after her death in London.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror, a source close to the family said: 'One of the letters, which is the longest, deals with the hospital and is critical in its tone.
'Within the letter, Jacintha calls into question some of the treatment she received at the hospital.'
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2247848
King Edward VII Hospital stressed Jacintha Saldanha was not subject to any disciplinary procedure and that there had been no criticism of her.
It added: "Following the hoax call, hospital management offered her their support and told her that they considered her the victim of a cruel hoax. They stood by her actions, and made it clear there was no criticism of her, and that there would be no disciplinary action of any kind."
Chris Spivey writes on his blog:
The police said that her death is "unexplained."
Police are treating the death as "unexplained." - CNN.com
Yet, Jacintha Saldanha reportedly hanged herself in the nurses' quarters at King Edward VII Hospital in London, according to The Sun
And she left a suicide note, reportedly...
Leveson involved in psy-op?
Anonymous comments:
Committed Zionist Lord Leveson is to appear in Oz.
Just as the shock waves have dissolved, following the hospital 'prank'.
Just who, exactly, gave these DJ's 'the number' to call, and who exactly, are the owners of this radio station?
Speaking to the Daily Mirror, a source close to the family said: 'One of the letters, which is the longest, deals with the hospital and is critical in its tone.
'Within the letter, Jacintha calls into question some of the treatment she received at the hospital.'
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2247848
King Edward VII Hospital stressed Jacintha Saldanha was not subject to any disciplinary procedure and that there had been no criticism of her.
It added: "Following the hoax call, hospital management offered her their support and told her that they considered her the victim of a cruel hoax. They stood by her actions, and made it clear there was no criticism of her, and that there would be no disciplinary action of any kind."
"Mrs Saldanha’s family has been given typed copies of the three notes and has reportedly read the contents.
"One note apparently deals with the hoax call from the 2Day FM DJs, another details her requests for her funeral, and the third addresses her employers, the hospital, and contains criticism of staff there, according to the Guardian, who say they have spoken with two separate sources."
"One note apparently deals with the hoax call from the 2Day FM DJs, another details her requests for her funeral, and the third addresses her employers, the hospital, and contains criticism of staff there, according to the Guardian, who say they have spoken with two separate sources."
True or false?
"She was a very practical person, very clever and never weak hearted.
"That is why her suicide is very suspicious," says an Abu Dhabi-based nurse.
Suicide note?
"A source writing to The Slog suggests that it wasn't a suicide note."
Nurse Saldhana suicide: friends and relatives dispute official version ...
"That is why her suicide is very suspicious," says an Abu Dhabi-based nurse.
Suicide note?
"A source writing to The Slog suggests that it wasn't a suicide note."
Nurse Saldhana suicide: friends and relatives dispute official version ...
Chris Spivey writes on his blog:
"Why.... did she die then? Maybe if she had been found unconscious I could understand it, but… Hmmm, very, very strange.
"Then we are told that she did actually leave a suicide note (or notes).
"Then we are told that she did actually leave a suicide note (or notes).
"Yet 6 days later, no one, including her Husband and Children knows what the note said...
"Jacintha was not humiliated in the prank call... The Australian, playing the role of the Queen (Very unconvincingly) said 'Oh Hello, can I speak to my Granddaughter Kate please'.
"Jacintha was not humiliated in the prank call... The Australian, playing the role of the Queen (Very unconvincingly) said 'Oh Hello, can I speak to my Granddaughter Kate please'.
"Strange that Jacintha didn’t reply by asking the posh speaking caller: 'Kate who?' ... Kate is an extremely common name...
"'Who's calling?' would still have been appropriate.
"Strange then, that Jacintha - without hesitation or query - immediately transferred the call...
"'Who's calling?' would still have been appropriate.
"Strange then, that Jacintha - without hesitation or query - immediately transferred the call...
"I would imagine that Kate.... would have had a direct line set up anyway.
"In any event, I am .... sure that Jacintha would have been briefed about how to handle calls for Kate."
"In any event, I am .... sure that Jacintha would have been briefed about how to handle calls for Kate."
Police are treating the death as "unexplained." - CNN.com
And she left a suicide note, reportedly...
Leveson involved in psy-op?
Anonymous comments:
Committed Zionist Lord Leveson is to appear in Oz.
Just as the shock waves have dissolved, following the hospital 'prank'.
Just who, exactly, gave these DJ's 'the number' to call, and who exactly, are the owners of this radio station?
.... writes:
"The whole Suicide Nurse/Prank Call debacle stinks to high-heaven and NOT ONE news outlet/journo has questioned the statistical fact that women, never mind women who work in the medical field, rarely commit suicide by hanging - it's men that hang themselves (excuse the explicit nature of my comment but the truth must be stated)
"The whole Suicide Nurse/Prank Call debacle stinks to high-heaven and NOT ONE news outlet/journo has questioned the statistical fact that women, never mind women who work in the medical field, rarely commit suicide by hanging - it's men that hang themselves (excuse the explicit nature of my comment but the truth must be stated)
"The fact that Jacinta wasn't even the Nurse who gave out the medical details (allegedly) along with the mention by her own family that 'she was not the type to kill herself', just adds further stinking fuel to the fire.
"It is highly unlikely, improbable, and, statistically untenable, that a nurse with two children would do this to herself, for no other reason other than she thought she was in trouble with her job and was embarassed...
"She either had psychological problems to begin with OR someone killed her - it's as simple as that.
"It is bizarre fantasy to say she was so upset over the radio prank that she killed herself over it. Everyone knows this, yet no one is saying a word.
"Clearly there is a cover up which is being nicely done with the use of thousands of tax payer pounds - What a parade, the children of the deceased being dragged around London yesterday in full view of the world's media! It's a sick joke!
"The reasons for her death are far from clear - but what a lovely 'bloody' way to announce to the world the coming heir to the throne!
Jacintha Saldanha's mother-in-law, Carmine Barboza: 'Benedict used to call every day but neither he nor Jacintha said anything about what had happened. Everything seemed normal.'
"It is highly unlikely, improbable, and, statistically untenable, that a nurse with two children would do this to herself, for no other reason other than she thought she was in trouble with her job and was embarassed...
"She either had psychological problems to begin with OR someone killed her - it's as simple as that.
"It is bizarre fantasy to say she was so upset over the radio prank that she killed herself over it. Everyone knows this, yet no one is saying a word.
"Clearly there is a cover up which is being nicely done with the use of thousands of tax payer pounds - What a parade, the children of the deceased being dragged around London yesterday in full view of the world's media! It's a sick joke!
"The reasons for her death are far from clear - but what a lovely 'bloody' way to announce to the world the coming heir to the throne!
Jacintha Saldanha's mother-in-law, Carmine Barboza: 'Benedict used to call every day but neither he nor Jacintha said anything about what had happened. Everything seemed normal.'
Just before 9.30am on 7 December, Saldanha was found dead at her accommodation near the hospital in a suspected suicide.[17]
Police said the death was being treated as "unexplained",[18]
The relatives of nurse Jacintha Saldanha have revealed that she told no one in the family about the prank call that has been blamed for driving her to suicide.
Jacintha Saldanha's family says she told them nothing about hoax ...
Police said the death was being treated as "unexplained",[18]
The relatives of nurse Jacintha Saldanha have revealed that she told no one in the family about the prank call that has been blamed for driving her to suicide.
Jacintha Saldanha's family says she told them nothing about hoax ...
Members of the family said that neither Saldanha nor her husband, Benedict Barboza, had talked of the hoax phone call or given any clue that she had been under any pressure or strain.
"Benedict used to call every day but neither he nor Jacintha said anything about what had happened. Everything seemed normal," said Carmine Barboza, 69.
"We spoke to Benedict again this morning, and he said he hasn't been allowed to see her body yet because of legal formalities and she'll not be handed over before Monday."
The recording in full:
Michael Christian: Now Mel, today is a very special day, it’s the day a lot of people have been waiting for for a very, very long time.
Mel Greig: There has been speculation for months that Kate Middleton, married to Prince William, is pregnant. And it has been confirmed that she is pregnant, she is in hospital with severe morning sickness, poor little dear.
Christian: The thing is, though, that this condition that she has is often attached to women that are having twins, so maybe not one but two royal babies.
Greig: I would rather pump out a couple at a time. Makes it easier I think.
Christian: You make it sound so special and emotional. (does an impression of Greig) I’d rather pump out a couple, that’d be all right wouldn’t it? (Laughter) Have someone in the corner of the room with a baseball mit, catching them. Pump it out.
(Laughter)
Christian: Here’s the thing. We’ve been handed a phone number and we have been told that this phone number is the hospital where Kate Middleton is currently staying. We thought we’d give it a call. We don’t want to cause any trouble, we don’t want to stress her out because she is doing it tough. But I reckon we could maybe get her on the radio tonight.
Mel Greig: Look, I don’t know. I mean everybody will be trying this.
Christian: Well, this is why I’ve thought of a plan. We can’t just ring up and go ‘Hi it’s MC and Mel from the Summer30, can we chat to Kate?’ Hang up. Not gonna happen. You are going to be the Queen...
Greig: This is awesome.
Christian: I’m going to be Prince Charles.
Greig (Queen voice): Hello, I’m the Queen.
Christian: Ben and Em (off microphone) so you’re involved in this as well, we thought that maybe you could be the royal corgis, if you’re OK with that?
[Barking noises]
Em: over intercom: Sure we’ll pop on in, in a sec.
Christian: I’m going to dial this number.
Greig: This is fun, I mean (adopts Queen voice), this is fun.
Christian: So you’re going to be the Queen.
Greig: Hello, I’m the Queen.
Christian (in a Prince Charles voice): Hello. Prince Charles over here, mummy.
Greig: Oh, you’re Prince Charles, I like your ears.
Christian: Let’s give this hospital a call and see if we can get Kate Middleton or maybe even Prince Wills on the phone tonight. So the number is going in ... oh Jeez, I hope this happens.
(PHONE RINGS)
Receptionist: Hello, good morning, King Edward VII Hospital.
Greig (Queen voice): Oh hello there, could I please speak to Kate please, my granddaughter.
Receptionist: Oh yes, just hold on ma’am.
Greig: Thank you.
Christian: Are they putting us through?
Greig: Yes.
(Laughter)
Christian: If this has worked, it’s the easiest prank call we have ever made. Your accent sucked, by the way, I just want you to know.
(Laughter)
Greig: I’m not used to playing 80-year-olds. (Phone connects) Kate, my darling, are you there?
Nurse: Good morning, ma’am, this is the nurses station, how may I help you?
Greig: Hello, I’m just after my granddaughter Kate. I wanted to see how her little tummy bug is going.
Nurse: She’s sleeping at the moment and has had an uneventful night, and sleep is good for her, as we speak. She’s been given some fluids to re-hydrate her because she was quite dehydrated when she came in. But she’s stable at the moment.
Greig: OK. Well, I’ll just feed my little corgis then (barking in the background). So when is a good time to come and visit her? Because I’m the Queen so I’ll need a lift down there. Charles! When can you take me to the hospital, Charles?
Christian (pretending to be Prince Charles): When will it be all right to come down and see her? Maybe in the morning or something? If that’s OK?
Nurse: I would suggest that any time after nine o’clock would be suitable, because the doctor will be in in the morning and we’ll just be getting her freshened up in the morning. I would think any time after nine.
Christian: Wonderful. Is Wills still there or has he gone home? I haven’t spoken to him yet.
Nurse: He went home at about half past nine last night. Actually, probably about nine o’ clock last night.
Christian: OK, Lovely. But they’re all OK, everything’s all right?
Nurse: Yes, she’s quite stable at the moment. She hasn’t had any retching with me since I’ve been on duty. And she has been sleeping on and off.
Christian: Wonderful.
Nurse: I think it’s difficult sleeping in a strange bed as well.
Christian: Yes, of course, it’s hardly the palace, is it!
Greig: It’s nothing like the palace is it, Charles? Oh, when are you going to walk those bloody corgis?
Christian: Mumsy, I’ll go and take the dogs outside.
Greig: I need to go and visit Kate in the morning. My dear, thank you so much.
Nurse: You’re very welcome.
Greig: Thank you, bye.
Christian: Goodbye.
(Hangs up)
(Laughter)
Greig: She was giving us real information!
Christian (as Prince Charles): Mumsy, I think that they believed everything we said.
Greig: I am the Queen: bow for me, bow for me.
Christian: Bow for you and your terrible accent.
"Benedict used to call every day but neither he nor Jacintha said anything about what had happened. Everything seemed normal," said Carmine Barboza, 69.
"We spoke to Benedict again this morning, and he said he hasn't been allowed to see her body yet because of legal formalities and she'll not be handed over before Monday."
The recording in full:
Michael Christian: Now Mel, today is a very special day, it’s the day a lot of people have been waiting for for a very, very long time.
Mel Greig: There has been speculation for months that Kate Middleton, married to Prince William, is pregnant. And it has been confirmed that she is pregnant, she is in hospital with severe morning sickness, poor little dear.
Christian: The thing is, though, that this condition that she has is often attached to women that are having twins, so maybe not one but two royal babies.
Greig: I would rather pump out a couple at a time. Makes it easier I think.
Christian: You make it sound so special and emotional. (does an impression of Greig) I’d rather pump out a couple, that’d be all right wouldn’t it? (Laughter) Have someone in the corner of the room with a baseball mit, catching them. Pump it out.
(Laughter)
Christian: Here’s the thing. We’ve been handed a phone number and we have been told that this phone number is the hospital where Kate Middleton is currently staying. We thought we’d give it a call. We don’t want to cause any trouble, we don’t want to stress her out because she is doing it tough. But I reckon we could maybe get her on the radio tonight.
Mel Greig: Look, I don’t know. I mean everybody will be trying this.
Christian: Well, this is why I’ve thought of a plan. We can’t just ring up and go ‘Hi it’s MC and Mel from the Summer30, can we chat to Kate?’ Hang up. Not gonna happen. You are going to be the Queen...
Greig: This is awesome.
Christian: I’m going to be Prince Charles.
Greig (Queen voice): Hello, I’m the Queen.
Christian: Ben and Em (off microphone) so you’re involved in this as well, we thought that maybe you could be the royal corgis, if you’re OK with that?
[Barking noises]
Em: over intercom: Sure we’ll pop on in, in a sec.
Christian: I’m going to dial this number.
Greig: This is fun, I mean (adopts Queen voice), this is fun.
Christian: So you’re going to be the Queen.
Greig: Hello, I’m the Queen.
Christian (in a Prince Charles voice): Hello. Prince Charles over here, mummy.
Greig: Oh, you’re Prince Charles, I like your ears.
Christian: Let’s give this hospital a call and see if we can get Kate Middleton or maybe even Prince Wills on the phone tonight. So the number is going in ... oh Jeez, I hope this happens.
(PHONE RINGS)
Receptionist: Hello, good morning, King Edward VII Hospital.
Greig (Queen voice): Oh hello there, could I please speak to Kate please, my granddaughter.
Receptionist: Oh yes, just hold on ma’am.
Greig: Thank you.
Christian: Are they putting us through?
Greig: Yes.
(Laughter)
Christian: If this has worked, it’s the easiest prank call we have ever made. Your accent sucked, by the way, I just want you to know.
(Laughter)
Greig: I’m not used to playing 80-year-olds. (Phone connects) Kate, my darling, are you there?
Nurse: Good morning, ma’am, this is the nurses station, how may I help you?
Greig: Hello, I’m just after my granddaughter Kate. I wanted to see how her little tummy bug is going.
Nurse: She’s sleeping at the moment and has had an uneventful night, and sleep is good for her, as we speak. She’s been given some fluids to re-hydrate her because she was quite dehydrated when she came in. But she’s stable at the moment.
Greig: OK. Well, I’ll just feed my little corgis then (barking in the background). So when is a good time to come and visit her? Because I’m the Queen so I’ll need a lift down there. Charles! When can you take me to the hospital, Charles?
Christian (pretending to be Prince Charles): When will it be all right to come down and see her? Maybe in the morning or something? If that’s OK?
Nurse: I would suggest that any time after nine o’clock would be suitable, because the doctor will be in in the morning and we’ll just be getting her freshened up in the morning. I would think any time after nine.
Christian: Wonderful. Is Wills still there or has he gone home? I haven’t spoken to him yet.
Nurse: He went home at about half past nine last night. Actually, probably about nine o’ clock last night.
Christian: OK, Lovely. But they’re all OK, everything’s all right?
Nurse: Yes, she’s quite stable at the moment. She hasn’t had any retching with me since I’ve been on duty. And she has been sleeping on and off.
Christian: Wonderful.
Nurse: I think it’s difficult sleeping in a strange bed as well.
Christian: Yes, of course, it’s hardly the palace, is it!
Greig: It’s nothing like the palace is it, Charles? Oh, when are you going to walk those bloody corgis?
Christian: Mumsy, I’ll go and take the dogs outside.
Greig: I need to go and visit Kate in the morning. My dear, thank you so much.
Nurse: You’re very welcome.
Greig: Thank you, bye.
Christian: Goodbye.
(Hangs up)
(Laughter)
Greig: She was giving us real information!
Christian (as Prince Charles): Mumsy, I think that they believed everything we said.
Greig: I am the Queen: bow for me, bow for me.
Christian: Bow for you and your terrible accent.