The Mass Shooting Thread

[Northwestcoug]

At the risk of cementing any assholiness on my part for the day, let me state that I feel sad about this tragedy, and still wonder why it was necessary to inject politics into that family statement. I wouldn't have raised an eyebrow had they stopped at 'please media, do not make this into a political argument'.

[Jeff Lebowski]

But they're dealing with a lot, so I give them a pass.

Geez, no kidding.

[Bo Diddley]

I saw the picture and just starting thinking about the terror those kids went through, I can't even imagine the evil it must take to do something like this.

I mean, did he want to hurt his wife by killing them in front of her? Did he delude himself into thinking they'd be better off dead after he offed his wife and himself? It makes no sense. I'm grasping at straws. And it makes me sick to my stomach.

[RC Vikings]

I was doing ok until I saw a picture of the family.

I saw the picture and just starting thinking about the terror those kids went through, I can't even imagine the evil it must take to do something like this.

[Bo Diddley]

What in the hell is this press release from the wife's family?



They ask the media to not politicize the killings, and then go right ahead and politicize it.

Just gross.

https://ksltv.com/517011/earl-family...ence-killings/

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. But they're dealing with a lot, so I give them a pass.

[Northwestcoug]

What in the hell is this press release from the wife's family?

We would caution media outlets and the public at large about using our family’s story for any advocacy of political agendas. Protective arms were purposely removed from the home prior to the incident because all adults were properly trained to protect human life. This is the type of loss that will continue to occur in families, communities and this nation when protective arms are no longer accessible. It is our desire that the media turn their attention to the weightier matters surrounding this event. In place of political advocacy, we would encourage reporting about the value of all human life, the great works of God that can render a forgiving heart, how religion can heal and enlarge our capacity for love, and a return to foundational principles of peace within our nation. The reality is this tragedy serves as a call to the memory of God, religion, freedom, peace, and family and the efforts that are required to maintain those freedoms.

They ask the media to not politicize the killings, and then go right ahead and politicize it.

Just gross.

https://ksltv.com/517011/earl-family...ence-killings/

[Bo Diddley]

I know.. The youngest was 3. I have been sick all day.

Absolutely heartbreaking.

[Jarid in Cedar]

I was doing ok until I saw a picture of the family.

I know.. The youngest was 3. I have been sick all day.

[Bo Diddley]

I was doing ok until I saw a picture of the family.

[Copelius]

apparently she had the nerve to file for divorce. can't imagine what she was thinking - must have been such a kind, well-adjusted fella.

but seriously, the idea that you have to stay in a shitty marriage because your batshit crazy husband might kill you and your entire family if you try to get out is just so incredibly sad.

I think I will stay out of divorce law.

[smokymountainrain]

And some people openly question why people, particularly women, stay in abusive /bad relationships.

Some folks want to lay this off on depression. No, This is what can happen when a narcissist feels control or power slipping.

amen

[Jarid in Cedar]

apparently she had the nerve to file for divorce. can't imagine what she was thinking - must have been such a kind, well-adjusted fella.

but seriously, the idea that you have to stay in a shitty marriage because your batshit crazy husband might kill you and your entire family if you try to get out is just so incredibly sad.

And some people openly question why people, particularly women, stay in abusive /bad relationships.

Some folks want to lay this off on depression. No, This is what can happen when a narcissist feels control or power slipping.

[smokymountainrain]

Working tonight. Several of the nurses know the family. Father shot and killed his MIL, wife, 5 children (oldest was a senior), then himself.

apparently she had the nerve to file for divorce. can't imagine what she was thinking - must have been such a kind, well-adjusted fella.

but seriously, the idea that you have to stay in a shitty marriage because your batshit crazy husband might kill you and your entire family if you try to get out is just so incredibly sad.

[Moliere]

Working tonight. Several of the nurses know the family. Father shot and killed his MIL, wife, 5 children (oldest was a senior), then himself.

[Lost Student]

Ugh. How evil. When I was in 6th grade a man in my ward that lived a few houses down the street murdered his wife then killed himself. They had 3 or 4 kids and he left them alone that night but they have had to live with that trauma. One of the sons is my age and I never saw him again* because he got sent to live with relatives. I think about it often.

This was similar circumstances: the wife made her intentions of divorce and that set the husband off.

*until about 2 months ago, when I ran into him at the gym. Turns out he lives pretty close to me. I recognized him but he didn't recognize me for a minute. Gave me a big hug when he realized who I was and then we talked for 30 minutes. He seems to be doing great, especially considering the circumstances.