Pierre

[bip05]

I had never seen this segment before (from S5).

Some weird stuff. He woke up with amnesia and within 5 months he was already engaged?

Also, he demanded family photos and proof of his birth records and stuff right from the get go?

And finally he just remembered everything from his "entire life."

Also these photos lol:

[DazzlerSparkler]

Someone find him today lol. I'm curious

Also hey its Ruth Madoff

[Guardian]

I think this is one of the legit amnesia cases. Pierre indicated some very disturbing bits and pieces (he did not elaborate in the segment) in his fragmented memory. My guess is this is why he was so suspicious.

As far as the quick engagement, who knows? Some cases on UM have had folks married after just a few weeks. It's rare, and seems weird to me, but it happens.

[LooksLikeCRicci]

Those there are some craaaazy eyes!

[justins5256]

His was one of the few amnesia cases that was somewhat believable. It's difficult to say what happened obviously, but I always suspected some mental illness or a mental break.

[Jon]

Originally Posted by justins5256

His was one of the few amnesia cases that was somewhat believable.

May I ask why? My B.S. detector goes off every time I see an amnesia case. I have a really hard time believing any of them

[Guardian]

While I too am skeptical of many amnesia cases, I find it odd that people are always SO skeptical of amnesia. It seems like it is believed in less than ghosts or UFOs. Amnesia does exist, and while rare it is a condition that can be caused by several different factors such as head trauma, psychological stress, mental illness and other health issues. Again, I agree it is rare, but it is a recognized medical condition.

But as I said before in my earlier post, I think this particular case is likely legit. As to what caused it, my guess would be head trauma based on things said in the interview. Mental illness is always a possibility, but even so, I think the amnesia is real here.

[James T]

Jack Brisco & Sally Jessy.

[freakbook]

He looks like a French/Redneck hybrid version of Jean Claude Van Damme.

[Todd Mueller]

Originally Posted by Guardian

While I too am skeptical of many amnesia cases, I find it odd that people are always SO skeptical of amnesia. It seems like it is believed in less than ghosts or UFOs. Amnesia does exist, and while rare it is a condition that can be caused by several different factors such as head trauma, psychological stress, mental illness and other health issues. Again, I agree it is rare, but it is a recognized medical condition.

But as I said before in my earlier post, I think this particular case is likely legit. As to what caused it, my guess would be head trauma based on things said in the interview. Mental illness is always a possibility, but even so, I think the amnesia is real here.

Good points. While amnesia does happen, long term amnesia is pretty rate (unless there is some other issue).

The best example is the UM story on the housewife (I forgot her name) who had a stroke which impaired her brain function. She had long-term memory loss but still knew who she was. She was in a sense frozen in the past.

To just wake up and not know who you are, for a long time, is rare. I've seen people with head injuries have temporary amnesia but it usually comes back in hours to days. Often times they have no memory of the time just before and just after the trauma.

I do think Pierre was being legit. I'd love to know what led up to him being found on the side of the road.

[freakbook]

Originally Posted by Todd Mueller

I do think Pierre was being legit. I'd love to know what led up to him being found on the side of the road.

I wonder if he was into drugs/alcohol.

[justins5256]

Originally Posted by Jon

May I ask why? My B.S. detector goes off every time I see an amnesia case. I have a really hard time believing any of them

Offhand, I was going to say that it just seemed like he didn't have any motivation for coming forward with these claims. He wasn't on the run from the law ala "Tyler" aka Arthur Paul Beale and that other guy whose name escapes me, but he was wanted for embezzlement.

On the the other hand, there is so much variation in humor behavior and motivations, so who really knows? Also, as we all know, UM leaves out tons of details in their presentations.

I'll just say that from what was presented on the segment, it didn't look like he had any reason for fabricating the amnesia claims, and you can't say that about others.

[justins5256]

Originally Posted by Guardian

While I too am skeptical of many amnesia cases, I find it odd that people are always SO skeptical of amnesia. It seems like it is believed in less than ghosts or UFOs.

I think because it is so rare. Malden said of the Kyra Cook case that it afflicts one in a million people. Granted, I don't know if that is an actual statistic. Regardless, I think the odds are similar to those of getting struck by lighting or winning the lottery.

[freakbook]

The Amnesia from Brussels

[LooksLikeCRicci]

Originally Posted by justins5256

I think because it is so rare. Malden said of the Kyra Cook case that it afflicts one in a million people. Granted, I don't know if that is an actual statistic. Regardless, I think the odds are similar to those of getting struck by lighting or winning the lottery.

Man, that would annoy the crap out of me. Odds are same between winning the lottery and getting amnesia and you get amnesia?

Yeah. That WOULD happen to me.