Harbingers of Mass Murder: What Are The Signs To Look For?

Harbingers of Mass Murder: What Are The Signs To Look For?

^*  Note:Red asterisk indicates a trait or characteristic exhibited by  Aurora killer

•      Loner behavior
-> Acting out of anger and/or vengeful rage^*
-> Profound feelings of alienation from society
-> Anarchic view of society. Little or no respect  for authority or institutions
-> Unpopular with peers and with women^*
-> Unliked by women, who pay  him little or no attention^*
-> Egoistic: Expects more recognition or attention than he gets

•      Unusual Changes in Behavior Over Period of Weeks or Months
-> Detachment from reality^*
-> Confused speech
          -> Speech is Nonsensical, Disjointed, Extremely Difficult to Follow^*
-> Neglect of Personal Hygiene^*

•      Abuse of Recreational drugs
-> Hallucinogens / Methamphetamine / Cocaine / Stimulants^*
-> Withdrawal from alcohol
-> Illness (Brain tumor, brain infection – encephalitis)

•      Delusional Beliefs
->  Belief that person is being watched by others who would do them harm

•      Suicidal Behavior
-> Giving away of possessions
-> Writing of goodbye letters
-> Reaching out to a therapist. ^*

•      Occurrence of Stressful Event^*

•      The individual may be aware he is having difficulties but is embarrassed to tell anyone

^*  Note:Red asterisk indicates a trait or characteristic exhibited by Aurora killer