Maine Shooter's Delusions: Businesses Spreading Rumors and Broadcasting Pedophile Claims

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New documents reveal that the suspect in the Lewiston mass shooting, Robert Card, was delusional and believed that businesses, including a bowling alley and a bar, were spreading rumors online that he was a pedophile. Card had been delusional since February after a breakup, had been hospitalized for mental illness, and stopped taking prescribed medication. Law enforcement had been warned multiple times about Card's deteriorating mental health and fears of a mass shooting, but no action was taken. The shooting left 18 people dead and more than a dozen injured.
- Delusional Lewiston mass shooting suspect believed businesses were spreading rumors about him, police say WGME
- Maine shooter thought local businesses attacked in shooting were spreading 'pedophile' rumors about him: Docs Fox News
- Six missed warning signs before the Maine mass shooting explained The Independent
- Maine shooter believed businesses he targeted were 'broadcasting' he was a pedophile Bangor Daily News
- Search warrant sheds new light on possible motive for Maine mass shootings NBC10 Boston
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