The Psychology of Columbine (Ch 3 - Eric Personality)

Dr Kirk Honda and Humberto Castaneda dive deep into the psychology of Columbine shooting. (Intro) March 4, 2026

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00:00 Was Eric fascinated with destruction?
16:26 How was Brooks Brown involved?
54:26 Excerpts from Eric's journal
1:22:25 Can compassion and the Dark Tetrad coexist?
1:25:37 Eric's Nazi fascination
1:35:23 Was Eric depressed?

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