The True Story of Roy Norris

At age 16, Roy Norris attempted to take his own life by injecting an air bubble into his artery in his arm. His parents told him that he and his little sister were both unwanted children,. They intended to divorce when they reached their teenage years. The psychological impact of this may have contributed to Roy's decision to later join the US Navy. It shortly after his return from Vietnam, Roy was arrested for his first known carnal offense. After just five years inside, prison doctors declared him no further danger to others.