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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