How, in the sake of kindness and decency, could someone say this kind of thing (in the details) to a grieving parent?

How, in the sake of kindness and decency, could someone say this kind of thing (in the details) to a grieving parent?
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I sincerely hope your mutual friend was having the worst day of her life and temporarily lost her fucking mind. Otherwise, I can think of no excuse for that behavior.
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