How does history help us identify mass shootings and solve the epidemic? On August 14th, 1903 in Winfield, KS, Gilbert Twigg shot nine shots: eight indiscriminately into a concert crowd, and once to take his own life. The first well documented mass shooting in American history fits into our understanding of the psychology of mass shooters today, and can tell us 116 years later the direction we need to head to solve the problem of mass shootings.

WARNING: This episode contains disturbing description mass shooter’s of diaries written by mass shooters containing strong language, violent imagery, and distressing themes. Please use discretion before listening.

All names of mass shooter perpetrators, with the exception of the Caman Band Massacre, having been withheld to prevent notoriety. If you believe there to be a possible threat of a mass shooter, call the FBI tip hotline call your local authorities or the FBI tipline at 1-800-CALLFBI. If you or someone you know is considering harming themselves or others, please call 1-800-273-8255.