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 & intro
00:01:00 - 00:40:50 - Background and childhood
00:40:50 - 00:54:34 - Behaviour escalation
00:54:34 - 01:25:29 - Events of 23rd May 2014 andaftermath
01:25:29 - 01:29:51 - Next episode announcement,closing theme
**Our general chat section will be released as aminisode as this episode was rather long!**
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