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Study Reveals 80% of Copycat Shooters Inspired Long-Term

1/13/2025

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A revealing study in the Journal of Criminal Justice uncovers a chilling trend: nearly 80% of copycat mass shooters strike more than a year after their inspirations, often mirroring their demographics and chosen targets. The research underscores the media's influence in glorifying these figures, urging a reconsideration of coverage to potentially curb future tragedies.

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Story summary

A revealing study in the Journal of Criminal Justice uncovers a chilling trend: nearly 80% of copycat mass shooters strike more than a year after their inspirations, often mirroring their demographics and chosen targets. The research underscores the media's influence in glorifying these figures, urging a reconsideration of coverage to potentially curb future tragedies.