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collarboner1 Apr 19, 2026 +13060

Domestic disturbance that spread over 3 locations with 10 shot? Damn, what a horrific situation for those kids

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DidYouSeeBriansHat Apr 19, 2026 +5136

Why was it all kids? I’d understand if it was one location where a bunch of kids had gathered, but all kids from three locations is crazy.

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Drain_Surgeon69 Apr 19, 2026 +8081

Family Annihilator. Domestic Abusers lash out and try to punish their victim by taking away the thing that matters most.

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Not_Cleaver Apr 19, 2026 +3082

They also think that their families cannot function without them.

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trowawaid Apr 19, 2026 +2557

Or rather, they don’t *want* them to…

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MangaMaven Apr 19, 2026 +1687

"If their lives improve after I leave, they'll think that I was the problem. 😭😭😭

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TheVyrox Apr 19, 2026 +340

god forbid

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UndeadDog Apr 19, 2026 +300

All of this is so fucked up. RIP to everyone involved.

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NotReallyThatWrong Apr 19, 2026 +113

Poor thing

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DecadentLife Apr 19, 2026 +314

Yes, that is the more accurate statement. (I worked in child welfare and child psych for years)

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cchap22 Apr 19, 2026 +139

Alot of times it's due to their own massive failures and not wanting their families to live the embarrassment. So sad and fked

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poorlilwitchgirl Apr 19, 2026 +297

Leave it to a narcissist to think that being ashamed of a parent is worse than being murdered by them.

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Emarshall26 Apr 19, 2026 +1249

My abuser has this thought process. He drew his gun on me once and I laughed in his face and said shoot me because one of us will survive jail and it's not you sweet cheeks. But hes really desperate now. So im waiting for a call from the county clerks office tomorrow AM for an R.O to try and protect myself. I may have to scrub my ID too because he has my social security #. Fun times. Still kicking ass at work, and finally free after 7 years of on again off again torture.

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Xerathedark Apr 19, 2026 +840

DO NOT TRUST AN RO!!!!! Get pepper spray and a gun. Keep at least one on you at all times and don’t let him approach you. If he tries to, pull that spray out and get his ass.

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DatabaseThis9637 Apr 19, 2026 +275

I left the area and hid out. Then I got an RO, and they were kicked out, and police helped when they wouldn't leave... But an RO means absolutely nothing to an abuser, unless they wanted a reason to leave you alone. Protect yourself. If you don't know how to use a gun, then either get instruction, or don't get a gun. there are many things to consider... Get pepper spray. Learn what your rights are, and ask for help... EDIT to add: AMMENDMENT: I was speaking from my personal experience, and as a commenter pointed out, RO's can help. Please see their comment below. Buckeye25osu

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YourGlacier Apr 19, 2026 +119

Yeah ROs mean nothing. My father had a detailed blog where he stalked me in one. He wrote all these vague things like “upon eating my normal McDonalds breakfast I heard a laugh. I did a double take. It was her. She looked ok though no where as good as before, her mother is allowing her to dress in a way she should not.” Then he’d put lines like “sadly o had to leave to honor the restraining order which is most cruel.” And since it was written like that all they did was tell him to knock it off as he denied doing it intentionally. He kept arguing how I seemed to run into him actually. I’m sure I could’ve made more of a scene but I was 17 so I script kiddied his blog down after the police didn’t do anything beyond warn him to leave sooner if he sees me in a location.

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WriteBrainedJR Apr 20, 2026 +134

>Yeah ROs mean nothing At trial, they're pretty strong evidence of self-defense

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Nattie_Cake Apr 20, 2026 +58

This comment is underrated. I see what you're saying.✊

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DontAcceptLimits Apr 20, 2026 +24

Hahah, 'script kiddied'. That one takes me back. Thanks for reminding me of that term! 😂

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Bigbambino61 Apr 20, 2026 +13

What does that mean? I've never heard of that.

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Boxtosat Apr 20, 2026 +27

I'm so sorry to hear that. my dad stalked me through my debit card transactions to figure out where i roughly was in town, and also figured out where i worked to make himself involved with my boss at the time.

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MissSassifras1977 Apr 19, 2026 +96

*Get **Bear Spray** and a gun.

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Peligineyes Apr 19, 2026 +136

FYI Bear spray is watered down pepper spray that shoots farther, it's not extra strength pepper spray that will hurt your attacker more. Regular pepper spray can cause permanent damage to bears.

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DefinitelynotDanger Apr 19, 2026 +51

And bear spray will extra gas you out if you use it indoors

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robaroo Apr 19, 2026 +237

Arm yourself please. ROs don’t do shit.

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Emarshall26 Apr 19, 2026 +148

I am in FL. I work 50 hours a week, and am commuting 15. He doesnt know where i live currently. My job will trespass him if he comes on property and when I get time and some extra money I fully intend on getting a small hand gun.

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Pfyxoeous Apr 19, 2026 +553

Former cop here. If you DO get a gun, you absolutely MUST BE WILLING TO USE IT. If you doubt you can pull the trigger, you'd be significantly more likely to survive the encounter without it. Statistics show that when a woman pulls a gun on a man and he calls her bluff, he takes it away from her and beats her to death and/or shoots her with it. There's still a lot of caveman in us.

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ianthrax Apr 19, 2026 +195

This is the most important thing about carrying a handgun. Thanks for saying it.

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MicrotracS3500 Apr 19, 2026 +163

Yes, so many people pull a gun with the mindset of "I just want to scare them" or "I just want them to back off". When you pull a gun on someone, it's now a life or death situation. Pulling out a gun should only happen if you are 100% ready and willing to kill someone, as in there needs to be less than one second between showing the gun and pulling the trigger, or else it will be you.

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depressedandindebt23 Apr 19, 2026 +201

Former Victim Advocate. People are so skeptical when I cite this. This topic comes up frequently when discussing safety planning with DV victims and in teaching self- defense. Hesitation kills. Also, people overestimate their ability to use the gun. We'd all like to think of ourselves as the "hero" in a dangerous situation but actually pulling the trigger on another human is not an easy decision for the majority of people. You can go to a shooting range all day every day but an unstable, moving person is not a paper target.

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0tterr Apr 19, 2026 +98

Thanks for your time as an advocate. Mine saved my life after a game of “ one person with a gun, one nonconsensual player” russian r*******. He genuinely had no idea if there were any bullets in or not. He tried me first, himself second. I “won” and the prize was permanent brain damage and facial scarring from the beating prior. His family was big in local law enforcement and after 4 hours of scans and stitches at the hospital when I got to local pd the only reason they didn’t arrest me for his death was the advocate finally showing up. They solely cited gsr on my hand (when I said even after he pulled the trigger on Me I tried to wrestle it away from his as he pulled the trigger). No doubt in my mind I would have ever been able to make it without her. Don’t care if you did it for 10 days or 10 years just wanted to share my thanks for weight you took on to help others.

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Unicorn187 Apr 19, 2026 +9

Training is vital to help overcome this. The more training the better. I don't just mean some basic safety course, "this is the trigger, this is where the bullet comes out, don't point it was anyone you're not willing to kill, etc." I mean at least a few day courses. I don't mean just going to the range and shooting targets either. I mean actual, practical training on how to defend yourself and end another human being's life if they present a threat to yours or another innocent person. This applies not just to guns, but anything that could be a lethal weapon, knives, and sticks as well. It's training the mindset more than the tool used. Whether it's a Glock or a "weapon of opportunity," like the knife in the kitchen or the shovel you're using for gardening right then. It's said in the military and now in law enforcement that you train as you fight... because you'll fight as you trained. And that you don't rise to the occasion, you fall back to your training. So if there's no training programmed into your head you fall back to whatever is there. With enough training, you can act almost on autopilot. The if/then sequence goes much more quickly. Threat to life or limb? if yes shoot, of not don't shoot. It also means getting therapy as soon as possible afterwards to help with any potential PTS and PTSD.

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slade51 Apr 19, 2026 +43

My Taekwondo dojo had many women come through looking to take self defense classes. When they would ask what’s the best combination to use against an attacker, the instructor would tell them “scream and run!”

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Few-Level Apr 19, 2026 +35

THIS ^ is a brutal reminder: kill or be killed, and always aim for the biggest target or the head. I know someone who served in the military and was robbed while on leave at home. He shot the thief in the leg or somewhere similar, but then the thief managed to shoot him in the head. Dead. This man even knew better and had the training. He had been in the war in Iraq/Afghanistan. It turned out he actually knew the guy—it was his neighbor, high on meth.

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zzappthewitch Apr 19, 2026 +54

There's a website that publishes the name, political party, and physical address of all registered voters in Florida, I think you have to file special paperwork to block them from doing so. Please look into this before you update your voting information.

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Unicorn187 Apr 19, 2026 +21

Washington is similar. If you register to vote, anyone can find your address and I don't think there is a way to block it. If you've been a victim of DV (or current spouse and children) though, there is a process where you can use the governor's mansion as your address on your license and registration, so it will come back to that that.

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pwninobrien Apr 19, 2026 +77

It's stupid easy to find out where people live. I would get cracking on that concealed carry.

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jdjackson0204 Apr 19, 2026 +44

No concealed carry perm even needed in FL anymore… 😎

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Drain_Surgeon69 Apr 19, 2026 +63

Buy a gun, master its use, and mag dump into his chest if he comes knockin. RO’s don’t do f*** all and cops are useless. Better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6.

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Emarshall26 Apr 19, 2026 +15

Thank you friend, I appreciate this sentiment.

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spleeble Apr 19, 2026 +346

The fact that we have a word for that is so dark.

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Drain_Surgeon69 Apr 19, 2026 +209

It’s genuinely one of those crimes that I have a hard time wrapping my head around. What has to go wrong psychologically that killing children, especially your own children, is the solution you get too? I just cannot imagine that.

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elvaqueroloco Apr 19, 2026 +78

Close friend of mine and neighbor -- several years ago -- her husband killed her, each of their 3 children, then himself. Wrongly thought she was cheating. Already dealing with combat PTSD. Classic "if I can't have you, no one well." paranoia. I stood outside the police barrier in front of the house in disbelief. An ex-LEO contact got word to me via text. "They're all gone." I collapsed on the sidewalk in tears.

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thatissomeBS Apr 19, 2026 +11

We had a similar situation in my hometown back in like 2004. I didn't know the family super well, I know a son and daughter were maybe 8th and 10th grade, and I think there was a 3rd, younger kid (but I can't remember for sure). I guess I don't remember the actual reason but there are only so many reasons for one of them to do this.

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funlovingfirerabbit Apr 19, 2026 +11

I'm so sorry.

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theflyingratgirl Apr 19, 2026 +125

I always thought it was abhorrent, but then I had kids and it’s even more unfathomable.

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ProlapseMishap Apr 19, 2026 +114

Wasn't sure where you were going with that for a second... I was relieved to get to the end of your statement lol.

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VOOLUL Apr 19, 2026 +37

It's hard to wrap your head around if you think of it as them seeking a solution. I think the reality is more of them using it as a punishment to those that have hurt them. It's not meant to solve anything, just hurt someone else more. A type of one-upmanship.

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moon-chu89 Apr 19, 2026 +34

I think it's how some narcissists cope with failure and loss of control when they know they can't manipulate things to go their way anymore. I had a former step dad who admitted to having thought about doing this after he lost his job at the bank. He said it seemed like the only option at the time. Then he said he saw an army recruitment office on the way home and stopped there instead and signed up. He always used to make fun of me and called me a hypochondriac because I was always sick (turned out to be a bad heart valve). He had no empathy and felt no concern for my actual health.

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shizzy0 Apr 19, 2026 +86

I imagine you have to think of your wife and kids as property. I personally would rather die than hurt my kids. Let me push them from the path of a bus and take the hot in their stead. If I go psychotic, let me be my first and only victim.

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scourge_bites Apr 19, 2026 +26

I think family annihilators usually have a long history of controlling behavior and abuse within the home. Usually what makes them snap is something that makes them feel out of control: a kid moving out for college, a divorce being initiated, losing their job, etc.

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blizzard36 Apr 19, 2026 +96

And yet not dark enough that we are willing to accept them as a separate style of crime. The stats for Mass Killings are specifically set so that the standard Family Annihilation Murder-Suicide counts. This makes clear that this is something much worse than a more run of the mill crime of passion-murder suicide that will generally spare the kids. But people who study mass attacks (like me) hate that this ends up grouping these in with our data and making it harder to parse, because they are clearly a very different thing than what everyone is thinking about when discussing mass attacks. They should really be acknowledged as their own separate thing. But I don't think most people can accept that this sort of terrible crime could ever be in any way "normal" enough to be clearly defined and tracked. People can much more easily wrap their head around someone eventually deciding they just want to try kill everyone than they could ever accept someone deciding to just kill all their family specifically.

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throw20190820202020 Apr 19, 2026 +74

The fact that they’re grouped together just seems like another indication of law enforcement / society viewing harm against women and children as “just a domestic”

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in_animate_objects Apr 19, 2026 +42

I saw a stat that said there has been a new case of family annihilator violence every 5 days since 2020 https://www.indystar.com/story/news/investigations/2023/07/13/family-annihilation-investigation-domestic-violence-murder-suicide/69937389007/#:~:text=The%20characteristics%20and%20prevalence%20of,The%20death%20toll:%20754.

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NothaBanga Apr 19, 2026 +435

Or the religious family annihilator spin; "We will unite in the next life but first I have to send you there."

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MadMaticus Apr 19, 2026 +34

That’s so dangerous.

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GeomonLover Apr 19, 2026 +12

Not to compare tragedies or anything, I do think this is one of the worst family annihilators ive ever seen though. How demented do you need to be to not only kill your kids in your home, but then proceed to drive to 2 other locations to make sure you got them all? Like the one location is bad enough, but its just a whole extra level of awful that he went out of his way to go to find his other kids to kill them all. Normally its only 1 location in family annihilators…its just a whole extra level of depraved

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osuisok Apr 19, 2026 +669

Police confirmed that some of the kids were his own. I imagine trying to hurt the children’s mother and the other kids were also family.

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aftergaylaughter Apr 19, 2026 +33

sounds likely. i have a similar story in my extended family, though thankfully he didn't go on a killing spree with everyone else's kids too like this guy did. his wife finally left his abusive ass, so he decided to get his revenge by kidnapping their kids and killing them and himself in a really horrific way, all to punish her for leaving him and keep her from having her way. obviously we know nothing about this guy yet except that he's an adult male, depraved enough to kill his own children *and* other people's, but it seems like he'll fit into a similar profile.

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Apart_Dentist9196 Apr 19, 2026 +67

I saw a report that used the word "descendants" were some his grandkids too? Like this guy went after his kids and their families? Or did they just mean his kids? Maybe with multiple mothers. Horrific either way, I'm just wondering what the dynamics are.

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randynumbergenerator Apr 19, 2026 +184

I will never understand this impulse. Whatever dispute you have with a partner, leave the kids out of it. (Ideally, don't engage in violence against your partner/ex either.)

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BoringMcWindbag Apr 19, 2026 +351

Of course you don’t understand this impulse, you have a normally functioning brain. Can’t apply logic to someone illogical.

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GoldandBlue Apr 19, 2026 +91

The "logic" they have is the family is their property. I would bet big money this was an abusive relationship and she was trying to leave. *oh you think you can leave me, you can just walk away. Well try walking away without the kids. This is your fault. You made me do this. If you just knew your place, this would never have happened*. Thats the mentality of these sick fucks. He didn't "kill his kids", he is punishing her.

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Powerful_Potato7829 Apr 19, 2026 +13

Exactly 💯. Those sick bastards

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animalloverforlife22 Apr 19, 2026 +9

It’s sick. To take your own kids life because your mad at thier mother

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willybestbuy86 Apr 19, 2026 +55

Exactly this normal people don't commit these actions that's why it's hard to come to terms with

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SmooK_LV Apr 19, 2026 +30

I am reading a book that was reflecting on mental health institution patients. A good way of thinking (as a psychiatrist) is that they are not illogical, they have logic of their own, logic of feelings mostly but once you bring yourself in the individual's logic realm, you too can find cause and reason for their actions. And thus, can try to help them get better. Your statement is still correct, I am not refuting it, I am just adding to it, that abnormally functioning brain still has understandable cause and effect. This man probably will be tried as a full criminal, understandably, but no healthy, normal person murders, all of the murder cases aside from self defense are mental unwellness cases.

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similarbutopposite Apr 19, 2026 +970

8 kids and 2 adults died. But I do agree with you, the fact that most of these victims were children is wild. It seems like the killer might have been targeting the children specifically.

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pancakedemon3 Apr 19, 2026 +180

This article doesn’t say two adults died. Just that 10 total people were shot and 8 children died.

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o_lilac42 Apr 19, 2026 +155

just saw in a local news report that two adult women were shot, one with life threatening injuries (allegedly shot in the head). 💔

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Coriolanuscangetit Apr 19, 2026 +29

The suspect died

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Wyden_long Apr 19, 2026 +1046

>“No way to prevent this.” - Only nation this happens in

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ciaomain Apr 19, 2026 +606

We've tried nothing and we're all out of ideas.

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cchesters Apr 19, 2026 +176

If only those children were armed to defend themselves.......

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Chicken_Chaser_420 Apr 19, 2026 +358

"Counting or not counting gang violence?" *Neck squirts*

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SierraXIII Apr 19, 2026 +317

I’m not saying I support what happened to him, he himself supported it. “Acceptable amount of gun deaths” was his own position and it’s just beautiful that he was able to support his ideals to the end, becoming himself what he so dearly loved. Just gorgeous.

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JehutysErectCockpit Apr 19, 2026 +151

And I don't assign a moral difference between executions and assassinations. He advocated making children watch public executions to teach them not to act like the person executed, which I see as no different from having children watch public assassinations to teach them to not act like the person assassinated. So he absolutely advocated for what happened.

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Badloss Apr 19, 2026 +119

He advocated that there was an acceptable number of school shooting deaths, and as someone that works in a school it's hard to not take that personally

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phluidity Apr 19, 2026 +87

See, I agree that there is an acceptable number of school shooting deaths. Zero. That number is zero.

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Normal_Community1754 Apr 19, 2026 +24

I don’t even work in a school and I take that personally.

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JehutysErectCockpit Apr 19, 2026 +25

That too, but specifically the execution part really gets me. That he framed it as an initiation that would deter children from criminal activity and lead to a lower crime rate.

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ProfessionalFlan3159 Apr 19, 2026 +10

It's makes me infuriated that there are school staff that support TPUSA and starting chapters knowing that CK advocated that. Absolutely infuriating

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_Burning_Star_IV_ Apr 19, 2026 +120

One of the most ironic deaths can think of in recent memory.

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Agitated_Ad_5822 Apr 19, 2026 +17

I read that some of them were his descendants.

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meowmeow_now Apr 19, 2026 +56

Article said 10 people shot total so two adults were shot somehow.

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collarboner1 Apr 19, 2026 +17

The authorities are asking the public for any photos or other evidence that could help per the article (along with local and state investigators present), so the scope of the investigation must be immense. It may take awhile before too much definitive becomes available. Poor kids

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gracecee Apr 19, 2026 +249

This was someone who wanted to hurt the mom. I hate these annihilators. It's part of the reason why immconflicted about just the person doing suicide and just leaving the rest of the people alone. You don't have to take all those people with you. When I was 12 my 22 year old cousin was gun down by an ex boyfriend. I've never forgotten and have been always pushing my boys hey if someone dumps you its okay. Celebrate that relationship And the life span of that and make that an opportunity to find someone new and different. Or vide versa make sure the person you may potential date is okay. Nornobsessive or co-dependent.

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TraditionalSong9079 Apr 19, 2026 +146

I work in family law. We’ve had a few (abusive) opposing parties kill themselves (mostly after our attorneys have made it clear that they’ve done this dance before, they’re going to win for our (victim) clients). I always say “I’m just glad they didn’t take anybody with them” because they are 100% the type to kill our clients/the children (one had literally gotten jail time for attempted murder of our client in front of the kids).

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littlepup26 Apr 19, 2026 +42

My abusive father killed himself less than 2 years after my mom finally left him and I think about this often. I'm so glad he didn't take us with him.

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rosysredrhinoceros Apr 19, 2026 +50

It read to me like he shot the kids at two locations and then the third was the one where he ultimately was killed by the police.

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loslednprg Apr 19, 2026 +277

"Everything is fine", most US politicians

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ShimReturns Apr 19, 2026 +513

"It's a mental health issue not a gun issue so don't touch gun laws but we're also not going to do anything about mental health"

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ak47workaccnt Apr 19, 2026 +205

Also, the military needs another 100 trillion dollars.

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Deruji Apr 19, 2026 +50

Or they’ll be really sad.

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No_Replacement4304 Apr 19, 2026 +17

And Palantir will go broke.

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_Lucille_ Apr 19, 2026 +21

Lots of countries have mental health issues but only the country that prides itself with the best healthcare ends up having so many mass shooting events that the public is numb about it.

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raspymorten Apr 19, 2026 +47

"What? Do something about mental health? *What do you think we are? Some sort of fruity DEI woke bluehaired people????*"

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Rounder057 Apr 19, 2026 +1938

SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at different homes early Sunday, said Shreveport police chief Wayne Smith. The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old, Smith said. A total of 10 were people shot. The gunman later died after a chase with officers who fired at the suspect, Smith said. The suspect stole a car while leaving the scene of the shootings and was followed by police, according to Smith. Officials said they were still gathering details about the crime scene, which extended across three locations. Some of the children shot were related to the suspect, Smith said. “This is an extensive scene unlike anything most of us have ever seen,” Smith said.

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ChardComfortable3932 Apr 19, 2026 +860

Rest in SHIT. Good riddance. Utterly horrific. Cannot imagine how you could do something to innocent young children. Awful.

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InBetweenSeen Apr 19, 2026 +423

I wish he didn't die and had to face other people after what he did.

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TheGuri42 Apr 19, 2026 +256

True death by cop is way too easy a way out

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bypopulardemand Apr 20, 2026 +59

at the very least, atleast the court system can’t fail here, he will never see the light of day again

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sadboybrigade Apr 20, 2026 +45

Sometimes I feel this way, but on the other hand, I really doubt that someone who's capable of doing this would be capable of feeling remorse if he survived. He was clearly able to justify it to himself while doing it so I've no doubt he'd continue justifying it to himself after. In which case I do think it's better that he's dead.

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ShortBusBully Apr 19, 2026 +46

Yea, he stole justice away from those families too. That coward like many many before him ran away like a little b**** and died. Moments like this can infuriate us all.

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jdubzakilla Apr 20, 2026 +10

There is no such thing as justice. Him in jail does not bring the kids back.

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Scrimshawmud Apr 19, 2026 +15

I wish people like this did not have access to firearms.

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JimJimmerson1 Apr 19, 2026 +138

This guy deserves far worse than his fate.

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simple_champ Apr 20, 2026 +13

It's not often that I hope that hell is real, but this is one of those times. An eternity of pain and torture would be a good start for this guy.

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FarceMultiplier Apr 19, 2026 +470

"Unlike anything most of us have ever seen", meaning that some of them HAVE seen events like this. F***.

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ginger_whiskers Apr 19, 2026 +124

Decent chance some of the responders were former military, and some of those had seen some shit. Of course with the prevalence of such events here, it could well have been a former survivor or people who *have* worked similar scenes

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FadedDanny2 Apr 19, 2026 +31

I imagine seeing small children and infants ripped apart by bullets is utterly horrific to see. The article specifically says ages *ONE* to fifteen. That's not something you can unsee. First responders deserve a lot of respect and empathy.

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JJfromNJ Apr 19, 2026 +182

It's possible none of them have ever seen it and the dude just didn't phrase it the right way. It's common enough especially under emotional circumstances.

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TheMoves Apr 19, 2026 +3796

>Authorities say eight children were killed in a domestic disturbance in Lousiana. >The shooting occurred around 6 a.m. on Sunday in Shreveport, according to Police Chief Wayne Smith. The victims ranging in age from one to about 14 years old. >He said a total of 10 people shot. >Officials said they were still gathering details about the crime scene, which extended across three locations. Crazy, some kind of family thing?

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RealWord5734 Apr 19, 2026 +2147

"Some of the children shot were related to the suspect, Smith said."

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papalovesmama Apr 19, 2026 +225

Article updated. 7 of the 8 kids were his.

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DecadentLife Apr 20, 2026 +127

If there were three scenes to process, it sounds to me like he hunted his children.

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above_average_magic Apr 20, 2026 +150

It's says they found a dead child on the roof and another went up and jumped off, escaped and survived WHAT THE F***

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LordVoldemoore Apr 20, 2026 +47

That’s so traumatic for all of them omg ☹️☹️☹️ some people don’t deserve to be able to have children, what a monster

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1Dive1Breath Apr 20, 2026 +41

Oh man, that poor kid... F***, my heart hurts for them.

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mintbasilmoth Apr 19, 2026 +1159

I wouldn't be surprised if half/step siblings were caught up in this. So incredibly tragic.

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Environmental-Car481 Apr 19, 2026 +460

Or cousins

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eeyore134 Apr 19, 2026 +260

Or worse, if it was a sleepover.

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briggsy111388 Apr 19, 2026 +146

Just as bad, but I see your point

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BeneficialChemist874 Apr 19, 2026 +68

Not worse, equally as bad.

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One-Confidence-4208 Apr 19, 2026 +49

I believe 7 of the 8 children were the shooter's kids. I believe the 2 adults were women. I live only a half hour from where this tragedy occured.

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PsyckoInferno Apr 19, 2026 +28

Title says 7 of his own children. This world is truly awful.

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human_nature85 Apr 19, 2026 +211

Domestic violence is prevalent here in Shreveport. There's been several shootings in the past few years. One guy didn't even shoot his girlfriend. He beat her to death over 18 hours and then pretended she fell or something and lost consciousness. Called the girl's mom to help get her into the car for the hospital. The girl's name was Heaven Weed and the man had been in jail for assualting other partners. There's so many others.

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digitalime Apr 19, 2026 +151

If he was assaulting other partners he should have been in prison longer. Domestic violence almost always escalates. It’s really easy to not attack a significant other. So when the law gives these men a slap on the wrist, it just creates more risk for the partners and children. Any pattern of domestic abuse needs to be taken seriously from the beginning. There are so many others, its like a repeat. We are failing women and children in this country.

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human_nature85 Apr 19, 2026 +67

He should have but it's a pattern around here. They go to jail, get out, do it again, go to jail, get out, and it repeats until someone is seriously injured or dead. Not to mention, services for families around here are lacking. There's no easy access to mental health support or anything that could help. It's very limited.

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lucky_ducker Apr 19, 2026 +379

Such perpetrators are called "family annihilators." Something triggers them to kill their partner / ex partner and their children.

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mooncrane606 Apr 19, 2026 +290

It's the loss of control that triggers them

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One_Potential_6768 Apr 19, 2026 +90

Yes, “if i can’t have them no one else can either.”

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koalakalamity Apr 20, 2026 +13

He and his wife were separating... They were due in court on monday

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ucsbaway Apr 19, 2026 +7

You have to be absolutely fucked in the head to do this. Completely mentally ill. It’s sickening.

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meowmeow_now Apr 19, 2026 +820

It’s probably some angry loser man who’s wife left him, shot all his kids in his house, then went to her relatives house and started shooting there.

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madogvelkor Apr 19, 2026 +146

Yeah, that seems most likely. Or possibly one location was a birthday party while the other was to finish off the rest of the family.

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Hedgehogahog Apr 19, 2026 +66

Normally sure, but the disturbance was at 6am, so it would’ve had to be a slumber party. Could also have been ahead of some event, though. Like a first Communion, that would bring regional family together for the weekend.

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thesteveurkel Apr 19, 2026 +116

kids birthday party? that hurts my heart. the mental health situation in america is beyond despair. we all hate each other, and ourselves, and the billionaires puppeteering our news, social media, and government are delighting in it. they don't want us learning to communicate beyond violence. my heart breaks for all families who lost loved ones here, and for the innocents who had their lives taken too soon. goddamn.

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have-u-met-teds-mom Apr 19, 2026 +1197

This guy posted a pic of him taking his daughter out for a lunch date like he was dad of the year, right before he killed her and her siblings. Peace be with these mothers!

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KingAltair2255 Apr 20, 2026 +383

>Seven children were killed inside the second house, and one was found dead on the roof after apparently trying to escape, Bordelon said. Man, this entire story is f****** heartbreaking. Poor babies.

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Radiant_Efficiency73 Apr 20, 2026 +93

And the kid that survived jumped off the same roof to minor injuries and safety. Just an awful story

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bcastro12 Apr 20, 2026 +36

I can’t imagine the trauma this child will have… So tragic

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Ranulf_5 Apr 20, 2026 +21

This poor kid will likely have some crazy survivor’s guilt

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_MooFreaky_ Apr 20, 2026 +86

I wish I hadn't f****** read it. I actually feel physically sick right now. Those poor kids. I need to go and hug my boys.

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-Kalos Apr 20, 2026 +39

So close, yet so far. That poor kid

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Tyrrox Apr 19, 2026 +553

According to another article, the suspect is dead after a carjacking and some of the children were his "descendants". Absolutely despicable https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/louisiana-shreveport-mass-shooting-rcna340868

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Fsharp7sharp9 Apr 19, 2026 +2062

If things at home are so bad that you’re considering wiping out an entire family, *just f****** leave instead.*

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Helpfulcloning Apr 19, 2026 +166

Family annilators don't want to leave through proper means, they know that exists. They either are very angry at the (usually wife) other partner leaving or very angry that they ever got married in the first place and wish to take it out on their partner.

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onegumas Apr 19, 2026 +608

Extended suicide is the best started from yourself.

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weary_dreamer Apr 19, 2026 +35

pretty sure the ones doing the shooting are the people that didint want to be left and wanted to stop others from leaving, or at least punish the other person for thinking they can leave.

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finnjakefionnacake Apr 19, 2026 +341

you can say suicide. also it's a nice sentiment, and i wish people did that instead of mass shootings, but their goal isn't just to take themselves out, it's to inflict pain on a bunch of people they misguidedly consider responsible for the problem, or to send a message. the people who want to commit suicide without hurting anyone else already do it.

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foundinwonderland Apr 19, 2026 +231

And to exert power and control. Family annihilators are, above all, just like other abusers in that they feel the absolute right to exhert their will over the autonomy of their victims, just taken to the most extreme. It’s not that they’re suicidal and want to die. They want to make the ultimate power trip — controlling whether their family lives or dies. The suicide is just a way to escape consequences, not an indicator of major depression or general suicidal ideation. Just another way for them to show power and control.

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MightB2rue Apr 19, 2026 +62

Such a great way of putting it. The suicide is the final “f*** you I can do whatever I want”. It’s not some plea for help. These are psychopaths and sociopaths. Let’s not compare them to people that are in extreme pain and have zero desire to hurt anyone else.

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rebeccanotbecca Apr 19, 2026 +86

They want to inflict pain so they hurt as many people as they can. It comes down to being entitled and selfish for the perpetrator.

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shinyplantbox Apr 19, 2026 +28

He wanted to punish his ex. Suicide was secondary.

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VelvetDreamers Apr 19, 2026 +332

This must be the work of a family annihilator; 8 children are dead in a domestic setting so we can surmise some of the children must be his own.

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chele68 Apr 19, 2026 +93

*SHREVEPORT, La.* (*AP*) — *A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at different homes early Sunday, police in Shreveport said*. *The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old, said Shreveport police spokesperson Chris Bordelon. A total of 10 were people shot*. *The gunman later died after a chase with officers who fired at the suspect, Bordelon said*. *The suspect stole a car while leaving the scene of the shootings and was followed by police, according to Bordelon.* *Officials said they were still gathering details about the crime scene*, **which extended across three locations. Some of the children shot were related to the suspect**, *Bordelon said*. eta: From a different article: *Police did not share any information about the suspect, but Bordelon said some of the children in the homes* “**were his descendants**.”

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OgthaChristie Apr 19, 2026 +115

It doesn’t tell y’all that the area it happened in is Cedar Grove, which is a predominantly low income, older, black neighborhood which does add some context. We live in Shreveport and 8 dead kids is just awful. Also, I just learned that the shooter’s mother’s house is on fire in Cedar Grove right now, so this whole situation is escalating.

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fedswatching2121 Apr 19, 2026 +50

Bruh how the f*** you gonna look a child in their eyes and tell yourself that you have to shoot them. Rest in peace to the children. They couldnt even defend themselves

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Evil_Sharkey Apr 20, 2026 +30

People who do this don’t love their children. They may think they do, but it’s a superficial, selfish love, like the love one has for their favorite food.

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_Vaparetia Apr 20, 2026 +51

Had a prior gun problem in 2019 according to the article…. Pretty sure we need actual accountability and not just releasing and ignoring people who commit crimes.

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OlDirtyJesus Apr 20, 2026 +42

gun offenses should be 1 and done.

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Great_Hambino2022 Apr 19, 2026 +727

These people need to just start offing themselves and leave the innocent people alone

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TheVintageJane Apr 19, 2026 +988

They aren’t committing suicide in this scenario in the traditional sense. They are committing one final act of absolute control/abuse then killing themselves because they’ve lost the ability to abuse anymore and don’t want to go to jail and possibly be subject to abuse themselves It’s part of the reason I wish we’d stop saying this is “murder-suicide” because it’s not. It’s domestic homicide, an escalation of domestic abuse, where the perpetrator maintains control by killing themselves after killing their family members.

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AP_in_Indy Apr 19, 2026 +144

This is so hurtful but I also think true

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UglyMcFugly Apr 19, 2026 +93

Perfectly put, thank you. The phrase murder-suicide in family annihilation cases always bothered me but I couldn't put my finger on why...

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TundieRice Apr 19, 2026 +18

I do understand the difference in implication and motivation in situations like this and traditionally-recognized suicides that are due to depression and stressors in life, but the term “murder-suicide” isn’t incorrect in this case at all. “Suicide” simply means a person ending their own life intentionally, the motivation and mental health situation of a person doesn’t really factor into the wording (although obviously the person in this case was very mentally ill, even if not mentally depressed.) Again, I do understand what you’re all getting at, I just think everyone is focusing too much on how the word “suicide” makes you *feel* versus what it actually *means.*

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greenappletw Apr 19, 2026 +17

Yes exactly. That's why I wish people would stop framing it as a men's mental health issue as well. As if the lifelong abuser only needed a hug and someone to listen to him. An abuser who does not want to change will not change.

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Sea_M_Pea Apr 19, 2026 +46

“Seven children were killed inside the second house, and one was found dead on the roof after apparently trying to escape, Bordelon said.” If that’s not nightmare fuel, I’m not sure what is

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o_lilac42 Apr 19, 2026 +73

this is so horrific. those poor sweet children. 💔

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regular_john2017 Apr 19, 2026 +1296

F****** horrible. People will forget about this in a day.

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GreenStoneRidge Apr 19, 2026 +1505

We killed 140 kids in Iran and all we talk about is gas prices. The world is f****** sick

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IPissExcellentThrows Apr 19, 2026 +207

People bring that up all the time even though it's been over a month (as they should). This will legit barely be mentioned by people outside Louisiana after a few days except in the context of listing mass murders that have happened.

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Genghiz007 Apr 19, 2026 +105

These poor kids that got their lives extinguished so prematurely. Their families! A horrifying tragedy.

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unbuttered_bread Apr 19, 2026 +61

seeing one digit numbers for ages around stuff like this is just f****** soul crushing

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ptbogolf Apr 19, 2026 +36

The f***? This is sickening.

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vaemarrr Apr 19, 2026 +12

I cannot imagine how disturbing the scene would be for investigators and authorities.

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peva3 Apr 19, 2026 +87

Jesus Christ..... Wtf.

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_Azuki_ Apr 19, 2026 +9

I genuinely cant understand how can someone be so fucked up in the head

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2HDFloppyDisk Apr 19, 2026 +51

That’s enough news for me today. Jfc

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occono Apr 20, 2026 +19

The weight of the news with existing issues like this on top of the trump regime, I give my courage to Americans having to read it every day. Not that isn't heavy for me but it's always at a distance from another country. You all need to hug each a lot.

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Shafter111 Apr 19, 2026 +31

>> It was the nation’s deadliest mass shooting in more than two years. It says it all.

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cxd32 Apr 19, 2026 +10

yeah, the forgotten olden ages of more than two years ago, who would remember what happened in 2024...

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Kirannalynne Apr 19, 2026 +18

I'm sorry, but if you can make three specific stops on your shooting spree, that is a fundamental failure of local law enforcement emergency response times. Everywhere I've ever lived in this country, the first sound of gunfire has cops on the area like a fly on shit in less than 5 minutes, and guns aren't exactly rare here.

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ExpiredExasperation Apr 19, 2026 +9

So f****** sad in so many ways.

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adam110785 Apr 20, 2026 +9

We're all slowly going mad in this country, by design. How horrible. Hug your kids.

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PigglyWigglyDeluxe Apr 19, 2026 +20

I can’t wait until we do nothing about this and see the next one

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claisen33 Apr 19, 2026 +443

Well, as the late Charlie Kirk would say, it’s just the price society has to pay for freedom. I’m sure he’s looking up at us now smiling with satisfaction.

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Zealousideal-Swing44 Apr 20, 2026 +15

For fucks sake, why can’t America put some money into their own country, help these mentally unwell people

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CheesyMcBreazy Apr 20, 2026 +8

Sorry, best we can do is 8 billion to israel

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o_Marvelous Apr 19, 2026 +7

What a damn tragedy my soul hurts for these kids

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Exact_Patience_9767 Apr 19, 2026 +174

Louisiana is trying so hard to steal the crown from the cracked-out, hot mess that is Florida. Your federal government doesn't even care, so why should the local ones, too.

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VanessaAlexis Apr 19, 2026 +64

I'm born and raised FL. We only get so much flack because *everything* is public record in FL. Everything. You can look anything up from official government websites. So it's super easy to look up cases from there.

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WhatamItodonowhuh Apr 19, 2026 +34

I mean, as a fellow Floridian that isn't the ONLY reason. We do some zany shit to make the highlight reel.

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holyhellsteve Apr 19, 2026 +17

You mean like the guy who bit off his brother’s d*** after he walked in on him having sex with his cousin on his favorite Dragon Ball Z blanket? Personally I think that’s just a normal everyday thing and totally not a Florida thing.

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VanessaAlexis Apr 19, 2026 +10

It was his favorite DBZ blanket!

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Scary_Firefighter181 Apr 19, 2026 +229

It happened in Shreveport, too. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's own district. Not that he cares, of course. Not when he can go around being Trump's servant and be obsessed with stopping gay marriage.

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PhourKuhfiveSicks Apr 19, 2026 +92

Ending gay marriage won't make you straight, Mike

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drunkerbrawler Apr 19, 2026 +39

It far surpasses Florida, it just doesn’t have the same level of transparency laws that allow us to get a good look of what’s going on in Florida.

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