Polygamous-sect leader tried to hang himself in jail in January, eight months before a jury convicted him of rape as an accomplice, according to documents released Tuesday.
The disclosure was in an evaluation by mental-health expert Eric Nielsen, who examined Warren Jeffs in April and found him depressed but fit for trial.

Not much of a prophet if he didn't know he would fail. Still, if at first you don't succeed, try, try again; would be a suitable attitude for this creature to take.