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Charles, Reading the manifesto was depressing.  We all miss signs or are too busy with our own priorities, stress, work, overtime, etc.  I think contributing factors were the fact that both parents had substance abuse addictions (father-Alcohol, Mother-drug overdose) which sidelined them from parenting, etc.  There also seems to be a lack of faith-based influence on the child/suspect for her to lean on when feeling isolated, etc. to reconcile the hate, loneliness, etc.  Strong family bonds and a foundation of faith are essential for nurturing healthy children.  Enrolling her in a Christian school was a good start but the foundation, self-identity and core belief systems come from parenting and home life.  Another tragedy that no one deserved to experience, especially the other families. Prayers to all involved.  

You have to wonder how all of her hatred wasn't noticed by anyone. It's a sad testimony to the failures of her parents and friends to notice the behavior. Not being critical - I missed behaviors that led my son into alcoholism because I refused to see them. It's too easy to armchair quarterback her parents, however, she admits that she obtained the weapon because her father apparently helped her (somehow). My guess is that her family knew she had issues (hence the counselor), but, like I did, turned a blind eye to them. My marriage was never unstable, nor were my other kids. We lived a pretty normal life in the suburbs while I policed the streets. I found out my son had been smoking pot when he gave a testimony at church. Parenting is one of the hardest jobs imaginable, and when your family is dysfunctional, it's harder. 

I know her family will never recover from this, will probably be sued into bankruptcy and likely face criminal charges. One more family torn apart because of a mental disorder. What a shame.