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Trapped Online, Armed by Family | Lexington News
A Georgia teen who pleaded guilty to a school shooting that killed four—including two teachers and two students—had a deeply fractured childhood marked by poverty, instability, and parental drug use, leaving him isolated and emotionally neglected. A psychologist testified he found solace online, immersing himself in true crime communities and fixating on notorious mass shooters, even referencing specific names and dates. The attack was deemed premeditated, not psychotic, with disturbing online evidence suggesting emulation. Post-shooting interviews hinted at performative distress, while his…
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