https://www.thelist.com/2109541/american-idol-contestants-with-tragic-backstories/

"American Idol" may be a singing competition, but tragic personal stories have long been part of the franchise, shaping each contestant's journey.

Last year's runner up has a story like no other, losing two friends when they were hit by a cop who was in pursuit of a wanted criminal that is. How many other people on this planet can tell such a story?

God bless you and John Foster and the families of his two friends always!!!

Holly