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A Sniper in the Tower The Charles Whitman Murders

Gary M. Lavergne

On August 1, 1966, Charles Joseph Whitman ascended the University of Texas Tower and committed what was then the largest simultaneous mass murder in American history. He gunned down forty-five people inside and around the Tower before he was killed by two Austin police officers. During the previous...

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Morbid

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Morbid

The book details the life of Charles Whitman, the Texas Tower sniper, and explores the events leading up to the tragedy. It examines his personal history, medical problems, and the family dynamics that played a role in his actions. The author also discussed the book with the podcast hosts, highlighting his research on the case.

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the neighbors nearly universally characterized Charlie along with his brothers as good, normal boys.

— Episode: Episode 580: Charles Whitman: The Texas...

Episode: Episode 580: Charles Whitman: The Texas Tower Snip...

The book details the life of Charles Whitman, the Texas Tower sniper, and explores the events leading up to the tragedy. It examines his personal history, medical problems, and the family dynamics that played a role in his actions. The author also discussed the book with the podcast hosts, highlighting his research on the case.

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the neighbors nearly universally characterized Charlie along with his brothers as good, normal boys.

a brilliant student who never caused trouble for his family.

Charlie established himself as very proficient with guns.

world's finest!

an excellent shot who appeared to be more accurate against moving targets.

MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

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MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

This book was purchased by Joel, who was hired by Dana to kill his family. The book helped Joel plan out the perfect murders.

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Then he bought a book called Hitman, a technical manual for independent contractors to help him plan the perfect murders.

— Episode: The Hairless Hitman (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE E...

Episode: The Hairless Hitman (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)

This book was purchased by Joel, who was hired by Dana to kill his family. The book helped Joel plan out the perfect murders.

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Then he bought a book called Hitman, a technical manual for independent contractors to help him plan the perfect murders.

The book had led Joel to shave off all of his body hair so he wouldn't leave any hair behind at the crime scene which could then be used as DNA evidence, and the book suggested using a gun and a homemade silencer that could not be traced back to the shooter.

Murder In America

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Murder In America

It was mentioned in the context of being found on Chris Longo's computer, containing instructions on how to kill and dispose of a body. The book, presumably a how-to guide, was used as evidence in the trial.

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The corpse should be weighed down with the standard concrete blocks, but it must be wrapped from head to toe.

— Episode: EP. 92 OREGON - Christian Longo: Family...

Episode: EP. 92 OREGON - Christian Longo: Family Annihilato...

It was mentioned in the context of being found on Chris Longo's computer, containing instructions on how to kill and dispose of a body. The book, presumably a how-to guide, was used as evidence in the trial.

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The corpse should be weighed down with the standard concrete blocks, but it must be wrapped from head to toe.

What the professional lacks is no remorse. He feels no guilt.

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