8 claims on pp. 24–70 (evidence 4, conjecture 1, definition 3).
A man killed five people with a shotgun at a newsroom after an unflattering article about him. He had sued the paper years earlier, stalked and threatened employees, and mailed a dossier on the intended victims and their families before the attack.
The attacker had a personal grievance with the newsroom after an unflattering article was written about him
Before the attack, the attacker downloaded blueprints, recorded video of the building and access points, read textbooks on mass shootings, and studied police reaction times.
downloaded blueprints and recorded video of the newsroom building and its access points, read textbooks on mass shootings, studied police reaction times to previous attacks
Before the attack, the attacker created and mailed a dossier containing information about the intended victims and their families.
created and mailed a dossier with information about the intended victims and their families
In preparation for incarceration after the attack, the attacker sold his car and spent a significant portion of his income on a lifetime chess organization membership.
In preparation for his incarceration after the attack, the attacker also sold his car and spent a significant portion of his income on the purchase of a lifetime membership for a chess organization.
Planning and final acts are specific steps taken to prepare to carry out an act of violence, such as researching, visiting, or following targets.
Specific steps taken to prepare to carry out an act of violence
Individuals may also engage in final acts intended to make a statement or to prepare for their inevitable arrest or death.
Individuals may also engage in final acts intended to make a statement or to prepare for their inevitable arrest or death
Why inferred Hedged with 'may also engage'; typed as conjecture about motive.
Planning includes researching, visiting, or following potential targets; researching, manufacturing, acquiring, or practicing with weapons; documenting preparations for an attack through hit lists, to-do lists, maps, or manifestos; researching prior attacks and tactics; developing attack plans; researching logistical concerns; or using deceptive practices to hide activities.
Specific steps taken to prepare to carry out an act of violence, including researching, visiting, or following potential targets
Final acts may include drafting a last will and testament, making financial arrangements for family members, leaving farewell messages or notes, posting goodbye messages online, and selling or giving away personal possessions.
These acts may include drafting a last will and testament, making financial arrangements for family members, leaving farewell messages or notes, posting goodbye messages online, and selling or giving away personal possessions.
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