Unveiling the Troubled Past and Traumatic Aftermath of the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

Expert testimony in the sentence-selection phase of Robert Bowers' trial revealed a pattern of neglect and trauma in his troubled childhood, including threats of harm from his parents, speech regression, and multiple suicide attempts. Bowers' mother consistently failed to provide the necessary care and intervention, leading to his mental health deterioration. The defense argues that Bowers' troubled upbringing and history of mental illness should spare him from the death penalty. Bowers was found guilty of killing 11 people and injuring four police officers in the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.