However, I would present that it isn't as fragile as some people think. Take the examples listed above. In almost each case, actions on the part of the individual were the cause for the "ruination" of their respective lives. Barry Bonds didn't have to take steroids. Kobe Bryant didn't have to cheat on his wife. Jennifer Wilbanks could have chosen not to do something so ridiculous. Michael Jackson, well, he made some foolish choices in the past.

In the cases of Robert Blake and Joran van der Sloot, either they were in the wrong place at the wrong time, or there isn't enough evidence to say that they caused their own demise.

Some times, someone innocent gets trashed (politics comes to mind), which is unfortunate. However, if someone lives a good, moral life, it is that much harder for something like the above happen to him/her.

Some people just do it to themselves, and I can't say I have much sympathy for them.

cetroyer