The recent suicide of a young mother in Bexar County has brought the importance of mental health discussions to the forefront. Larissa Martinez, the executive director of Circle of Arms, expressed her concern over the increasing frequency of such incidents in the area. The death of Savannah Kriger was ruled a suicide, which sparked conversations around mental health in the community.
Martinez emphasized the need for empathy towards individuals who may be struggling with their mental health, as it can be difficult to understand the challenges they face on a daily basis. Laillah Guice, a clinician at the Stephen A. Cohen Military Clinic at Endeavors, highlighted the importance of initiating conversations about mental health by being open and honest with others.
Sheriff Javier Salazar provided an updated timeline of the Kriger case, shedding light on the events leading up to Savannah’s tragic actions. The timeline revealed that Savannah exhibited concerning behaviors and made disturbing statements before ultimately taking her own life and that of her young son, Kaiden. Salazar acknowledged the severity of the situation and the devastating impact it had on the family involved.
Cases like the Kriger incident underscore