Peter Langman

author, "Why Kids Kill"

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Clinical psychologist who specializes in the psychology of school shooters and author of the book, Why Kids Kill: Inside the Minds of School Shooters

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Two weeks ago, a 17 year old opened fire at Santa Fe High School in Texas. He wore a black trench coat and used a sawed-off shotgun.

Columbine inspires many attackers in school shootings

Two weeks ago, a 17 year old opened fire at Santa Fe High School in Texas. He wore a black trench coat and used a sawed-off shotgun.

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South Pasadena Police Chief Art Miller says two students had a “huge plan” for a mass shooting at South Pasadena High.

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South Pasadena Police Chief Art Miller says two students had a “huge plan” for a mass shooting at South Pasadena High.

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