Rotten Mango #382: Dark Knight Rises Massacre - Neuroscience Student Says Killing People Will Cure His Depression
Aug 15, 2024
Dive into the haunting details of the mass shooting during the premiere of Batman: The Dark Knight Rises. Explore the psyche of a neuroscience student whose dark beliefs led to chaos and tragedy. Hear accounts from survivors as they navigate the panic of that night. The discussion uncovers chilling questions about mental health, societal indifference, and the ethical dilemmas faced by therapists. Through emotional narratives, the podcast sheds light on the long-lasting impact of gun violence and the quest for healing in the aftermath.
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Premeditated Attack At Theater 9
- A man in tactical gear entered Theater 9 at the Dark Knight Rises premiere and opened fire, using tear gas and multiple firearms.
- He called a university mental health hotline minutes before the attack then proceeded with the massacre.
Notebook And Mailed Warning
- Bomb squad found a mailed package containing a notebook and $400 with burnt edges, addressed to the shooter's university psychiatrist.
- The notebook listed methods, venues, and reasoning that led to choosing a crowded movie theater.
Booby-Trapped Apartment And Diversion Plan
- His apartment was booby-trapped with tripwires, gasoline-filled bottles, napalm jars, and explosives rigged to remote triggers.
- He timed loud music and a boom box to distract responders and potentially detonate his flat remotely.