A father from Michigan, Steve St. Juliana, whose daughter was killed in a school shooting, expressed that he was not surprised to learn that the would-be assassin of former President Donald Trump had researched the massacre at Oxford High School. St. Juliana is part of a no-notoriety movement that aims to prevent mass shooters from gaining the attention they seek. The FBI and U.S. Secret Service revealed that the would-be assassin had a picture of the school shooter on his cell phone, along with researching his parents.
Forensic psychologist Colin King suggested that the Trump shooter used the Oxford case as a mentor for perpetuating violence. Both shooters struggled with mental health issues, with Crooks searching for information related to major depressive disorder, similar to Crumbley’s diagnosis. Both men also used their fathers’ guns in their attacks.
The Crumbleys, parents of the Oxford shooter, were convicted for their role in the shooting, becoming the first parents in the U.S. to be held accountable for their son’s actions in a mass school shooting. Crooks, the would-be assassin, conducted online searches for political figures from both parties and targeted the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Overall, the connection between these two cases highlights the impact of notoriety and the potential role of previous attacks in inspiring future violence. The importance of addressing mental health issues, responsible gun ownership, and the impact of media coverage on mass shootings is emphasized in these tragic events.
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