Not to Hijack, but it is sad to see talent tainted by one's own mind or substances.
I was on the end of a "feel sorry for", I hate to say genius; but very talented guitar/electronics tech.
I was buying shit left and right just to keep him busy.
I have one off crazy (good) shit stacked in my closet.
I can say I never got ripped off, but the "I need $$$ in my PayPal so I can finish this ... and then get on your shit" got old.
I will give a hint and say that Mr. Bradshaw was stamping his name this man's circuits.
He could be living large, but now he works for the government.
To get to my point; talent is only a small portion to success.
My personal thoughts on people like this, is that they need help and usually are not getting it because they are
"too smart".