In 2014, a quiet California town became the epicentre of a chilling tragedy. Behind the headlines was a young man whose story—marked by loneliness, obsession, and agrowing detachment from reality—raises urgent questions about mental health and digital influence. This episode explores the psychological and societal threads that led to the Isla Vista incident, offering insight without sensationalism. It’s a journey into the mind behind the violence—and what we might learn from the warning signs. Time Stamps 00:00:00 - 00:00:56 - Network ad, theme & intro00:01:00 - 00:40:50 - Background and childhood00:40:50 - 00:54:34 - Behaviour escalation00:54:34 - 01:25:29 - Events of 23rd May 2014 andaftermath01:25:29 - 01:29:51 - Next episode announcement,closing theme **Our general chat section will be released as aminisode as this episode was rather long!** Twitter: @crimeslikeInstagram: @crimesliketheseMusic by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify Check ourother podcast on the Black Fur Network!Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul,Mike, Dan and CheerInstagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast
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In 2014, a quiet California town became the epicentre of a chilling tragedy. Behind the headlines was a young man whose story—marked by loneliness, obsession, and agrowing detachment from reality—raises urgent questions about mental health and digital influence. This episode explores the psychological and societal threads that led to the Isla Vista incident, offering insight without sensationalism. It’s a journey into the mind behind the violence—and what we might learn from the warning signs. T...