

The Alarming Findings Inside a Mass Shooter’s Brain
55 snips Mar 13, 2024
Dave Philipps, a military affairs correspondent for The New York Times, dives into the chilling case of a mass shooting by an Army reservist in Maine. He discusses how repeated exposure to explosive blasts may contribute to severe brain damage, altering behavior in veterans. The conversation reveals that military training can inflict hidden injuries, challenging long-held beliefs about combat's sole impact. This exploration not only sheds light on the gunman's psyche but also impacts treatment for veterans and approaches to criminal justice.
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Lewiston Shooting
- Robert Card, a sergeant in the Army Reserves, killed 18 people in Lewiston, Maine.
- His family reported he'd been experiencing paranoid delusions after getting hearing aids.
Initial Investigation
- Philipps investigated Card's military background to understand the shooting.
- Card's military records showed no deployments and a mundane job as a Petroleum Supply Specialist, initially suggesting no connection to the violence.
Blast Exposure Discovery
- Card's hearing aids at a young age suggested potential blast exposure.
- Investigation revealed he worked at a training camp exposed to thousands of grenade blasts, raising concerns about repetitive blast effects.