Crime Stories with Nancy Grace 'INVOLUNTARY CELIBATE' MEN, angry and frustrated, murder innocent women
Jun 22, 2020
Bethany Marshall, a psychoanalyst known for her clinical insight, and Levi Page, an investigative reporter for CrimeOnline, delve into the unsettling world of the 'incel' movement. They discuss high-profile cases, including the Toronto van attack and its motivations. The psychology underpinning incel violence is examined, highlighting entitlement, resentment, and societal fears. The conversation raises questions about labeling incel violence as terrorism and whether incel ideology might one day be invoked as a legal defense. A chilling exploration of a dangerous subculture.
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Definition And Violent Link
- 'Incel' refers to men who call themselves involuntary celibates and blame others for their lack of partners.
- The episode frames several violent attacks as linked to this subculture's ideology and online radicalization.
Toronto Machete Attack Case
- Levi Page recounts a 17-year-old who allegedly killed a 24-year-old masseuse at a Toronto spa with a machete.
- He explains the attacker was inspired by online incel communities and their misogynistic language like 'Stacys' and 'Chads.'
Toronto Van Rampage
- Levi Page describes the Toronto van attack where a rented van was driven into pedestrians, killing 10 and injuring many.
- He links the attacker’s motive to claimed sexual rejection and incel-inspired rage.
