Stop The Killing
A deep dive into the case files of former head of the FBI’s Active Shooter program Katherine Schweit; diving deep into true crime revealing the insider’s story of what happened and what went wrong at some of the world's worst mass shootings, empowering listeners along the way. With Co-Host Sarah Ferris.
S4E53 UNDER THE RADAR: THE OXFORD SCHOOL SHOOTER PART 2
Under the Radar: The Oxford School Shooter Report - A 'Stop the Killing' Episode Breakdown
Part Two
Part Two: Unraveling the Oxford High Shooter's Background
In this second part of the deep dive into the Oxford High School shooting, the hosts discuss the shooter's academic performance and demeanor leading up to the tragic event, where he killed four people and pleaded guilty to terrorism. Insights from a comprehensive report on the shooter, who was a 10th grader at the time, reveal interviews with teachers and classmates that paint a picture of him as quiet, engaged in some classes but struggling academically, especially post the COVID-19 lockdown. Distinctly, he showed a significant academic decline starting early November, coinciding with his complete halt in submitting assignments for several classes. Strikingly, journal entries from the shooter express his frustration, depression, and the desire to be noticed by adults as potentially dangerous. Despite the shooter's troubling signs, including an interest in guns and explicit mentions of shooting plans in his journal, the show discusses systemic failures at multiple levels that failed to preemptively address the shooter's deteriorating mental health and intent. The conversation also explores the complicated issue of privacy and parental oversight in the context of recognizing warning signs in children.
00:00 Introduction to Part Two: Unveiling the Oxford School Shooter
01:45 Diving into the Shooter's Academic and Social Background
01:58 Analyzing the Shooter's Behavior and Interactions
16:29 The Significance of the Shooter's Journal Entries
18:54 Parental Guidance and the Importance of Monitoring
28:42 Concluding Thoughts on Preventative Measures and Reflection
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