Minnesota Shooting Suspect's Troubling Path from Idealism to Violence

A childhood friend of Vance Boelter, who is accused of carrying out a political rampage in Minnesota, describes him as having a hidden darkness and being a different person from the friend he knew for decades. Boelter, charged with multiple counts including murder and stalking, had a complex background with religious and political extremism, but was not previously known as violent. The article explores the contrast between his past and the violent acts he committed, raising questions about missed red flags and his mental state.