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96 Minutes Behind The Scope

America has changed greatly over the last few decades in the way it reacts to certain crimes and tragedies. Charles Joseph Whitman was one of the first people to commit the now not-so-uncommon "killing spree." Americans at the time didn't know how to react other than being shocked and horrified. Today when we hear about similar incidents they will be in the news for a few days then disappear behind the next big headline. People will be saddened of course, but not necessarily shocked. It is has almost become accepted that this is now a common way for people to commit murder. Charles Whitman's mass murder had a huge impact on the entire nation and introduced a new and common method of killing for the second half of the century.
On August 1st, 1966 Whitman entered the 27-story bell tower at the University of Texas with an arsenal of weapons which he pulled behind him on a two-wheeled dolly. No one suspected him of the actions he was about to take. He appeared to be a simple janitor......


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