Inside the Mind of the Tower Sniper: The Early Signs

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Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/uqwt6PLtCjU ================================================================================ Charles Whitman became one of the most infamous mass shooters in American history on August 1, 1966, when he climbed the University of Texas Tower in Austin and opened fire on unsuspecting civilians below. The Texas Tower shooting shocked the nation, leaving 16 people dead and dozens wounded, and exposed major gaps in law enforcement response to active shooter situations. A former Marine and engineering student, Whitman had a troubling history of violence, psychological instability, and documented warnings that were never fully acted upon. Investigations later revealed a brain tumor, raising ongoing debate about whether his actions were driven by mental illness, personal rage, or something more complex. In this episode, we break down the timeline of the Texas Tower sniper attack, Whitman’s disturbing background, and the unanswered questions that still

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