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JT45242

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13. So bullied at home, he takes that weapon the father bought hum and releases the rage on surrogates at school rather ...
Tue Sep 10, 2024, 06:53 AM
Sep 2024

than the real object that he wanted to kill, his father.

I hope that they are both given sentences so long that they can NEVER pose a threat to society as a whole or another person. Maybe with a lot of therapy, the son could be rehabilitated, but the father is beyond hope..
Of course, that would mean real, genuine mental health care on prison, which the son is highly unlikely to get.

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He killed children to impress his father and act out his rage. Irish_Dem Sep 2024 #1
As an aside, I'll ask your opinion on Colt's rocking motion. John1956PA Sep 2024 #7
Rocking back and forth: Irish_Dem Sep 2024 #9
Yes, I saw that in another video. Looks like a self sooth. It can continue into adulthood if they aren't aware of it. LeftInTX Sep 2024 #72
Stimming LiberalArkie Sep 2024 #16
Bill Gates used to do that. And good morning. NT mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2024 #38
I rock back and forth on my toes - from toe to heel when standing. LiberalArkie Sep 2024 #53
I noticed his father rocking radical noodle Sep 2024 #28
I've got chronic back. I rock. LeftInTX Sep 2024 #73
I'm so sorry radical noodle Sep 2024 #78
His father rocked back and forth, too rockbluff botanist Sep 2024 #31
so the kid was actually shooting his dad when he shot the school.... samnsara Sep 2024 #2
It would have been better for the world if he had shot his father. Baitball Blogger Sep 2024 #21
Some quality parenting right there BeyondGeography Sep 2024 #3
The mother has an arrest record a mile long as well Trenzalore Sep 2024 #4
"Doomed from the womb" as the saying goes... Talitha Sep 2024 #58
His name is Colt. James48 Sep 2024 #5
Weird isn't it...actually kinda creepy, patphil Sep 2024 #56
parents need to teach young learners how to become leaders... walznotwalls Sep 2024 #6
The problem is that it is easier to become a parent than to get a car license. No training required. Wonder Why Sep 2024 #39
Yep. OldBaldy1701E Sep 2024 #63
Jeebus- I am rendered speechless Redleg Sep 2024 #8
If only Traildogbob Sep 2024 #54
I forgot all about the ball tanning stuff Redleg Sep 2024 #64
We have a large Traildogbob Sep 2024 #66
Under the jail. The era of "How was I supposed to know?" is over. ck4829 Sep 2024 #10
WTAF. GB_RN Sep 2024 #11
The right wing MAGATs are too busy trying to persecute same-sex parents for "warping their kids hadEnuf Sep 2024 #12
where is that quote from? just wondering orleans Sep 2024 #42
It's just something I came up with because it seems to fit. hadEnuf Sep 2024 #60
it DOES fit -- it's perfect! nt orleans Sep 2024 #79
Being the child of a father who Karma13612 Sep 2024 #14
Damn. GB_RN Sep 2024 #18
My two siblings and I Karma13612 Sep 2024 #68
You're Welcome. GB_RN Sep 2024 #69
We had it from both sides. The MuseRider Sep 2024 #33
I'm glad to hear Karma13612 Sep 2024 #70
Oh so much here! MuseRider Sep 2024 #80
Your decision is one of... Mr. Mustard 2023 Sep 2024 #43
Oh gosh, now my eyes are leaking! Karma13612 Sep 2024 #67
So bullied at home, he takes that weapon the father bought hum and releases the rage on surrogates at school rather ... JT45242 Sep 2024 #13
Republican grooming. n/t area51 Sep 2024 #15
This is the kind of parenting that Trump and Vance want to bring back.n/t Yavin4 Sep 2024 #17
Is this what is called "Grooming kids"? LiberalArkie Sep 2024 #19
Horrible. Why was this abuser raising that child? mzmolly Sep 2024 #20
Nothing manly about shooting up a school IronLionZion Sep 2024 #22
Maybe shooting up the school was not the endgame. Shipwack Sep 2024 #25
The worst way to commit suicide IronLionZion Sep 2024 #26
No argument from me there... nt Shipwack Sep 2024 #29
Only 14 - IDK - more likely just an abused kid who didn't TBF Sep 2024 #32
This message was self-deleted by its author Clouds Passing Sep 2024 #37
How does a gun toughen someone up? Joe Cool Sep 2024 #23
There is a lot of that type of 'parenting' going on. 70sEraVet Sep 2024 #24
Video - Colt deer hunting with dad womanofthehills Sep 2024 #41
i didn't watch the first video but the one with the cops orleans Sep 2024 #45
I watched both videos. Talitha Sep 2024 #61
His parents named him after a gun? Botany Sep 2024 #27
From the New York Post! So they would know.... Grins Sep 2024 #30
Mom and dad were the problem. I wonder how tough daddy feels now. Clouds Passing Sep 2024 #34
and how tough will he feel in prison with his upcoming life sentence? orleans Sep 2024 #47
Gun Control Jason1961 Sep 2024 #35
Of course he did, because that's what psychopaths do. Ray Bruns Sep 2024 #36
I had a feeling that it was typical RW machismo ideology Renew Deal Sep 2024 #40
How horrible it must have been growing up in that abusive house TommieMommy Sep 2024 #44
Convict dad. Then go after gun industry that uses ads like the following to promote their lethal weapons. Silent Type Sep 2024 #46
This message was self-deleted by its author Yonnie3 Sep 2024 #48
It might also be coffeenap Sep 2024 #49
Yeah; killing children. Real masculine. Aristus Sep 2024 #50
Thank God and the GOP that the both of them had easy access thucythucy Sep 2024 #51
God. underpants Sep 2024 #52
Hopefully, Dad will have some time in prison to reflect on all this. Jim__ Sep 2024 #55
Consider That Dad RobinA Sep 2024 #59
I've seen this kind of "parenting" before. Mopar151 Sep 2024 #57
So sad that people are dead because this prick fucked his kid up so badly. onecaliberal Sep 2024 #62
that POS is lucky to be alive purr-rat beauty Sep 2024 #65
"Shooting sports" is considered "wholesome activity" by BSA and 4-H LeftInTX Sep 2024 #71
This is how a gun nut destroys his family Mysterian Sep 2024 #74
The weapon of self-destruction. twodogsbarking Sep 2024 #75
Yep Demovictory9 Sep 2024 #77
Toxic masculinity on steroids. Lunabell Sep 2024 #76
It sounds like the Dad is as guilty as his kid FakeNoose Sep 2024 #81
gun humping coward Skittles Sep 2024 #82
How many more dysfunctional families are there out there? Aussie105 Sep 2024 #83
Of course he's did Hassler Sep 2024 #84
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