School Shootings and Online Extremism

Two recent school shootings in Madison, Wis., and Nashville, Tenn., are examples of 'nonideological' terrorism, influenced by online networks glorifying mass violence. The True Crime Community (TCC) and other online movements are linked to school shooting plots. Experts are concerned about the merging of TCC with darker online communities, leading to a shift in the profile of individuals mobilized to violence, including young Black men and women. The influence of online networks grooming and sexually exploiting minors, like 764, is also a growing concern. Law enforcement faces challenges in addressing these subcultures due to a lack of usable data and the complexity of identifying radicalization factors.

Beating Death of Reggie Brown by Group of Young Girls

A 13-year-old girl involved in the beating death of disabled Reggie Brown, 64, of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to roughly seven years in prison. The incident involved five girls aged 12 to 15, with the oldest suspect receiving a three-year prison sentence. The assault took place in October 2023, with the girls attacking Brown because they were bored.

Psychologist's Insights on Assessing Violent Individuals

Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, a psychologist and tech addiction expert, shares insights into his career assessing potentially violent individuals, including a teenage killer influenced by ISIS. He discusses the impact of violent media and online exposure on violent tendencies and predicts an increase in shootings and stabbings. The article highlights the challenges of identifying and understanding violent behavior in youth, especially in the age of social media.