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Send us a text In 1966, a lone gunman ascended the University of Texas Tower and turned a peaceful campus into a war zone, unleashing one of the deadliest mass shootings in American history. As bullets rained down, panic and chaos consumed the streets below, leaving police in a desperate race to stop the carnage. Chilling writings and a shocking medical discovery later raised unsettling questions about what truly drove him to kill. Was this an act of calculated evil, or was something far more sinister lurking beneath the surface? Decades later, the UT Tower massacre remains a haunting reminder of how quickly the unthinkable can become reality. Watch the video version here: https://youtube.com/live/PblqmQQWMB4Don't forget, you can watch us live on Tuesday nights at 8PM CST - U.S. on YouTube and Facebook! Support the Show: Patreon (Bonus Content)Follow us on Social Media: YouTube ChannelFacebook Fan PageInstagram Fan Page X (formerly Twitter)TikTok Fan Page"After Dark with EVP" (Use code "AFTERDARK25" for 25% off an annual subscription)https://bit.ly/46GOmAzSubmit Your Story, Comments, or Questions: theevppod@gmail.com

The incredible true story of a man who climbed a clocktower, wreaked havoc, ended lives, and changed American law enforcement forever in the process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Charles Joseph Whitman, known infamously as the "Texas Tower Sniper," shocked the world on August 1, 1966, when he climbed to the top of the University of Texas Tower in Austin and opened fire on the public below. By the time his rampage was stopped, 16 people were dead and 31 others wounded. While his final act of violence and its aftermath are well-documented, the early life of Charles Whitman offers critical insights into the forces that shaped him into the man he became. Was there something in Whitman's background, his upbringing, and the pressures he faced that can provide context for his tragic descent into madness?    Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: LolaVie: Get 15% off LolaVie with the code KQ at https://www.lolavie.com/KQ #lolaviepod Naked Wines: To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99 and join the Naked Wines community, head to NakedWines.com/queens. © 2024 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charles Joseph Whitman (June 24, 1941 – August 1, 1966) was an American mass murderer and former Marine. He is infamously known as the “Texas Tower Sniper” for his deadly shooting spree at the University of Texas at Austin on August 1, 1966. During this tragic event, Whitman killed 14 people and wounded 32 others before being shot by police. Whitman was born in Lake Worth, Florida, and had a troubled upbringing, marked by a strict and abusive father. He was an Eagle Scout and later joined the Marines, where he earned a scholarship to study at the University of Texas. However, his academic performance declined, and he struggled with personal issues, including severe headaches and mental health problems. In the months leading up to the shooting, Whitman sought professional help for his mental health but did not receive the support he needed. An autopsy revealed a brain tumor, which some experts believe may have contributed to his violent behavior. #history #Beverly #mafia #⁠beverlyhils #truecrime #tedbundy #truecrimecommunity #truecrimeaddict #truecrimememes #killers #killer #murder #mindhunter #murderer #kansas #icp #ouijamacc #juggalettes #juggalo #bondage #twiztid #thegathering #murdermuseum #eldorado #odditiesandcuriosities #caveman #oddities #rare #parkcity #death #charlesmanson #jeffreydahmer #edgein #crime #horror #darkart #richardramirez #halloween #criminal #horrorart #creepy #btkart #truecrimeart #truecrimepodcast #cannibal #albertfish #r #thriller #netflix #truecrimejunkie #horrormovies #history #selfie #truecrimefan #homicide #mystery #truecrimeobsessed #scary #serialkillerart #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #crime #murder #podcast #truecrimeaddict #serialkiller #serialkillers #truecrimejunkie #horror #unsolved #murderino #podcastersofinstagram #truecrimeobsessed #mystery #ssdgm #truecrimefan #killer #truecrimememes #unsolvedmysteries #creepy #paranormal #podcasts #history #tedbundy #criminal #scary #podcasting #coldcase #murdermystery #bookstagram #death #buzzfeedunsolved #crimescene #truecrimepodcasts #missingperson #missing #halloween #crimejunkie #news #myfavoritemurder #spooky #supernatural #truecrimestories #homicide #ryanbergara #shanemadej #murderer #podcaster #truecrimebooks #memes #spotify #podernfamily #boogara #shaniac #jeffreydahmer #police #s #justice #history #ww #travel #art #photography #architecture #love #culture #nature #travelphotography #photooftheday #s #historia #instagood #historical #worldwar #heritage #india #instagram #museum #italy #war #vintage #memes #picoftheday #ig #europe #photo #explore #ancient#germany #historymemes #usa #beautiful #travelgram #follow #historic #france #music #military #italia #castle #historylovers #a #medieval #life #education #like #facts #landscape #storia #world #old #city #historyfacts #archaeology #upsc #america #wwii #Podcasthost #Aftermath #aftermathpodcast #podcast #binge #bingepodcast #podcasttips newpodcastalert #Hudson #aftermath #history #storiesyouforgotabout #attack #terrorattack #nostalgia #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #crime #murder #podcast #truecrimeaddict #serialkiller #serialkillers #truecrimejunkie #horror #unsolved #murderino #podcastersofinstagram #truecrimeobsessed #mystery #ssdgm #truecrimefan #killer #truecrimememes #unsolvedmysteries #creepy #paranormal #podcasts #history #tedbundy #criminal #scary #podcasting #coldcase #murdermystery #bookstagram #death #buzzfeedunsolved #crimescene #truecrimepodcasts #missingperson #missing #halloween #crimejunkie #news #myfavoritemurder #spooky #supernatural #truecrimestories #homicide #ryanbergara #shanemadej #murderer #podcaster #truecrimebooks #memes #spotify #podernfam #history #Beverly #mafia #⁠beverlyhils #truecrime #tedbundy #truecrimecommunity #truecrimeaddict #truecrimememes #killers #killer #murder #mindhunter #murderer #murdermuseum #eldorado #odditiesandcuriosities #caveman #oddities #rare #par #mystery #assassinations #trump  #Dahlia 

The University of Texas Tower sniper

On the morning of August 1, 1966, twenty-five-year-old Charles Whitman arrived at the University of Texas Austin campus a little before noon, carrying with him several rifles, pistols, and a shotgun contained within a military footlocker. After talking his way past a guard, Whitman climbed to the twenty eighth floor of the campus clocktower and walked out onto the observation deck, then began firing at the people on the ground below. In the span of a just over an hour and half, Charles Whitman killed fifteen people and wounded thirty-one others before finally being shot and killed by a police officer who'd managed to make his way to the top of the tower. Investigators later learned that, prior to arriving on the UT campus, Whitman had also murdered his mother and his wife.In 1966, mass shootings were virtually unheard of in the United States and Whitman's spree killing shocked the nation. By most accounts, Charles Whitman was the picture of an all-American man, which made his actions all the more confusing. He was well-liked, had a successful military career, a beautiful wife, and once out of the military, he began pursuing a college degree in preparation for the next phase of his life. But behind the façade of American middle-class success lurked a deeply troubled man whose personal history and acute medical problems would eventually go a long way to explaining his actions on the morning of August 1.Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!ReferencesAustin American-Statesman. 1966. "U.T. sniper shoots 33." Austin American-Statesman, August 1: 1.Colloff, Pamela. 2006. "96 minutes." Texas Monthly, August 1: 104.—. 2016. "Memorial day." Texas Monthly, August 1: 22.Flemmons, Jerry. 1966. "UT tower sniper kills 14, dies in hail of police gunfire." Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 2: 1.Governor's Committee. 1966. Report to the Governor; Medical Aspects, Charles J. Whitman Catastrophe. Fact-finding report, Houston, TX: Texas Department of Public Safety.Krebs, Albin. 1966. "The Texas killer: Former Florida neighbors recall a nice boy who liked toy guns." New York Times, August 2: 15.Lavergne, Gary. 1997. Sniper in the Tower: The Charles Whitman Murders. Denton, TX: University of North Texas Press.New York Times. 1967. "U. of Texas to reopen ." New York Times, June 18: 25.Stuever, Hank. 1996. "96 minutes, 30 years later." Austin American-Statesman, July 29: 1.Texas Department of Public Safety. 1966. Statement of John and Fran Morgan. Intelligence Report, Houston, TX: State of Texas Department of Public Safety.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the case of Charles Whitman, also known as the Texas Tower Shooter. In 1966, he wreaked havoc on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin in one of the first mass school shootings in American history. Candice explores how Whitman went from a promising young man to a deadly gunman, who killed more than a dozen people and instilled fear into generations to come.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Journey Podcast 150. Dr. John Brady: A Deep Dive into the Mind of Sirhan Sirhan Publisher Kris Millegan speaks with Dr. John Brady, a licensed forensic psychologist, true crime writer, Doctor of Criminology, and celebrity analyst. His upcoming book is PSYCHOLOGICAL DNA: A Cold Case Analysis of Who Killed Robert F. Kennedy, being released June 5, 2024. Using modern criminological methods and new psychological assessment tools not available five decades ago, Dr. Brady has reassessed Sirhan' s mental state and arrived at five mental conditions that, in his opinion, if presented at trial could have changed the jury' s verdict and spared Sirhan five and a half decades in prison. John wrote an earlier book, KLEPT0 BISMO: Big Pharma, Shoplifting and Psychiatric Deception, about the people, though well off, even wealthy, who had been arrested for shoplifting. They were all on psychiatric drugs for things like anxiety and depression. The point is made that the US is 4% of the world's population, but we consume 60% of all medications, and half of those are psychoactive drugs used to treat anxiety and other conditions. Many of the thieves referred to him for treatment had been in state institutions, where, they said, psychoactive drugs were more available than on the street. In US correctional institutions, the states spend $9 billion dollars on psychiatric drugs to manage and control inmate populations. These drugs may help some people in the short-term. But in the long run they may precipitate unwanted behaviors such as crime; for instance, nine out of ten mass shooters had been prescribed some form of psychiatric medication for things like anxiety or depression. When a grad student, John's major professor was Bernard Diamond, chief psychiatrist for Sirhan Sirhan's defense team, who would conduct seminars on the defense team's strategies, introducing John to the case very early. His interest was percolated recently due to articles concerning whether Sirhan actually killed Robert F. Kennedy. John's focus is on the psychological aspects of Sirhan's personality. During Sirhan's trial, there was no unanimity of diagnosis among the ten doctors who examined him. They tried to label him as paranoid schizophrenic, but later it was established that he had none of the symptoms associated with that. Thinking that something was missing, John researched what was said at the trial, what the diagnoses were at the time, and why the case was mishandled in terms of coming up with a true diagnosis. John found that Sirhan had five conditions that were not diagnosed at the trial. Sirhan, John diagnoses, had two distinct personalities, one pretty good and one pretty bad, and the bad one committed the murder unbeknownst to the good personality; Sirhan formed the bad personality early in life to preserve himself from the trauma he experienced when he was in Palestine, when there was murder and mayhem all around him. This personality became the evil Sirhan as opposed to the benevolent or ordinary Sirhan. Kris and John also discuss the girl in the polka dot dress, the overwhelming evidence of multiple shooters in the pantry, the seeming consensus among researchers that security guard Thane Eugene Cesar next to and behind RFK shot him, the evidence that Sirhan was a mind-controlled patsy with no intent to harm anyone, and Lee Harvey Oswald, Charles Whitman (the Texas Tower shooter), and Mark David Chapman (John Lennon's alleged shooter). #TrineDay #TrineDayPublishing #PsychologicalDNA #WhoKilledRobertFKennedy #SirhanSirhan #MKUltraMindControl #ManchurianCandidate #MindControlledPatsy #JohnFKennedy #LeeHarveyOswald #MarkDavidChapman #JohnLennon

The morning of Aug. 1, 1966, 25-year-old Charles Whitman called his wife's boss to say she'd be out, then did the same for his mother. After killing the two women, he climbed atop the observatory tower at the University of Texas and relentlessly began picking off pedestrians below in an attack unlike any before witnessed in America. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK - NOW AVAILABLE!  Order today at www.centuriespod.com/book (https://www.centuriespod.com/book)! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors:     •    Rocket Money - Stop wasting money on things you don't use. Cancel unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/COTC. Caden Lane - Your one-stop shop for all your newborn, infant and toddler apparel. Head to CadenLane.com/COTC and use code COTC for 20% off your order.

“I don't know what's worse: to not know what you are and be happy, or to become what you've always wanted to be, and feel alone.” Welcome back to another episode of Made You Think! Today, we're delving into Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes. Join us as we take you through the journey of an intellectually disabled man who undergoes a procedure with the hopes of increasing his mental abilities. We'll unpack several themes that resonate deeply with the human experience, and seek to get our questions answered on what it truly means to be intelligent. We cover a wide range of topics including: The relationship between intelligence and loneliness Whether the experiment actually made Charlie worse off Influence of social norms and media on individual beliefs and behaviors The existence (or lack of) internal dialogues How handicapped people are often viewed and treated And much more. Please enjoy, and make sure to follow Nat, Neil, and Adil on Twitter and share your thoughts on the episode. Links from the Episode: Mentioned in the Show: Apple Vision Pro (0:01) Rabbit (0:56) Playdate (2:41) Slack (3:54) Lambda Technologies (4:16) Discord (5:17) Flowers for Algernon Wiki (14:41) Internal dialogues (42:01) Reddit thread on Internal Dialogues (43:45)  Texas Tower shooting of 1966 (53:49) The Crowded Room (1:14:04)  Books Mentioned: Flowers for Algernon Infinite Jest (Book Episode 1) (Book Episode 2) (Nat's Book Notes) Enders Game (30:45) The Three-Body Problem (30:46) (Book Episode) (Nat's Book Notes) Permutation City (31:36) (Book Episode) Straw Dogs (48:02) (Book Episode) The Minds of Billy Milligan (1:13:42) East of Eden (1:18:12) (Nat's Book Notes) Logicomix (1:21:02) People Mentioned: Daniel Keyes Sam Altman (5:53) Sam Harris (53:24) David Foster Wallace (58:49) Michael Chang (1:15:02) John Steinbeck (1:17:15) Show Topics: (0:00) We open the show by talking about new hardware innovations on the horizon from Apple's Vision Pro to the pocket-sized Rabbit.  (3:23) As it's become increasingly easier to make software, what will this mean for SaaS companies and the future of software? (6:18) Today we're talking about Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes. The book takes us on the journey of a severely handicapped man who enters into an experiment in order to increase his intelligence. There will be spoilers so if you're planning on reading the book, we suggest you do that before listening to this episode! (12:28) Through Charlie's progression and regression, we get a glimpse into his levels of intelligence, awareness, and loneliness. He finds himself lonelier the more intelligent he becomes because as he gains more awareness, he learns that some people aren't truly his friends. (13:21) There seems to be a human desire to improve no matter what. Nat, Neil, and Adil debate whether Charlie was better or worse off in the end than he was at the start of his journey. (18:35) We discuss some of the other characters in the story and what their relationship with Charlie is like. Notably, Alice is one of the only people who saw him as a person throughout his whole life, even before he gained his intelligence.  (22:00) Charlie's family life and how the author wrote each of their closures with Charlie, or lack thereof.  (25:12) Despite Alice being a very positive figure in Charlie's life, you could make the argument that he didn't treat her very well. Regardless, Alice kept her hope and optimism in every situation. (28:18) Though the book is classified as science fiction, it also poses instances of moral philosophy. Showcased by the author were examples of how people with mental or physical disabilities are treated by others, both obviously and subtly.  (32:52) One of the symbols in the story was a window that Charlie would watch the world through. It was a way for him to interpret his disconnection from society. Throughout the story, Charlie makes progress once he acknowledges himself and his past rather than running and hiding from it.  (36:54) The progression of Charlie's intelligence vs. his emotional intelligence and how they changed at different rates. Plus, we talk about the role of the researchers and how he treated them. (40:02) Nat, Neil, and Adil talk about their interpretation of one of the earlier scenes in the book. In the background was some type of educational tape played for Charlie, but it could have also been symbolized to be his internal monologue. (41:40) Does everyone have an internal dialogue? We dig into a tangent of internal dialogue and why it may be that not everyone has one. (50:13) We break down the different versions of Charlie throughout his life and how his character changed throughout the story. (53:20) Recalling the Texas shooter from the 1960's who was found to have a brain tumor. This brings up many moral dilemmas as to whether someone like him should be allowed to walk after having the brain tumor removed. (56:02) Similarly, what is the tipping point for something small to snowball into a very dangerous idea? We continue with a discussion on the role of social norms and social media. You can live very close proximally to someone but be engaged in completely different social worlds. It's all about who you choose to follow and what types of content you engage with. (1:03:03) Where should the line be drawn in giving punishments to someone who has some type of illness in their brain, such as a brain tumor or lead poisoning? Let us know what you think! (1:09:13) Adil shares his experience with re-reading the book as well as ChatGPT's take on Charlie's sessions with his psychiatrist. (1:13:36) We talk about the author's writing career, including one of the other pieces that he has written. In fact, Apple TV came out with a mini-series based on one of his books!  (1:18:46) That wraps up this episode! We've got an exciting lineup for our next few episodes, beginning with Venkatesh Rao's essay, Fear of Oozification. Down the line, we'll also be covering Logicomix and re-reading East of Eden. Stay tuned and read along with us. You will not want to miss these! If you enjoyed this episode, let us know by leaving a review on iTunes and tell a friend. As always, let us know if you have any book recommendations! You can say hi to us on Twitter @TheRealNeilS, @adilmajid, @nateliason and share your thoughts on this episode. You can now support Made You Think using the Value-for-Value feature of Podcasting 2.0. This means you can directly tip the co-hosts in BTC with minimal transaction fees. To get started, simply download a podcast app (like Fountain or Breez) that supports Value-for-Value and send some BTC to your in-app wallet. 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Hey, true crime friends! This week we will be discussing the University of Texas Tower Shooting that took place in early August 1966. Charles Whitman, an architectural engineering student and former US Marine, took the lives of 14 people and injured 31. However, this case is way more complicated than most mass shootings that have occurred since. In this week's News Update, Joran van der Sloot- a longtime suspect in the Natalee Holloway disappearance from 2005- has admitted to her murder, and Cher has spoken out against the allegations that she "kidnapped" her adult son. Sponsors: Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR to receive a free copy with any print or digital subscription. Order from @mandeemadeit, mention ITBR, and with your first order you'll receive a free personalized gift! Follow True Crime in Academia on IG and TikTok- @truecrimeinacademia, and Twitter- @tcinacademia Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and Twitter, @IvoryBoilerRoom! Thanks to the ITBR team! Andrew Rimby (Executive Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and our Fall 23 Interns (Sara Varghese and Jonathan Padilla) Episode Sources News Update: https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/18/us/joran-van-der-sloot-natalee-holloway-plea-wednesday/index.html   Cher Speaks Out on Kidnapping Plot Allegations About Son: 'Not True' (people.com)   Cher Breaks Silence On Kidnapping Allegations From Her Son's Estranged Wife (msn.com) Case: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Whitman   https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Whitman   https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/an-ex-marine-goes-on-a-killing-spree-at-the-university-of-texas   https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2022/06/03/university-texas-tower-charles-whitman-shooting/   https://www.britannica.com/event/Texas-Tower-shooting-of-1966   https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-responsible-are-killers-with-brain-damage/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivorytowerboilerroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivorytowerboilerroom/support

Time for a new episode and this time we are squeezing in one more true crime before the holiday seasons arrive! On this episode we take a look at the 1966 University of Texas Tower shootings in Austin and the wildly unique movie “Targets” that was released two years later. Available now on iTunes, podbean and our blog. Thanks as always for listening!

“I don't quite understand what it is that compels me to type this letter. Perhaps it is to leave some vague reason for the actions I have recently performed. I do not really understand myself these days. I am supposed to be an average, reasonable and intelligent young man. However, lately (I cannot recall when it started) I have been a victim of many unusual and irrational thoughts.” “I intend to kill Kathy. I love her very much, I intend to kill my wife after I pick her up from work. I don't want her to face the embarrassment that my actions will surely cause…I am prepared to die” Signed, -Charles Whitman Jr   This episode brought to you by... Hellofresh.com/50creeper Code: 50creeper   EVERYTHING TRUE CRIME GUYS:   https://linktr.ee/Truecrimeguysproductions OhMyGaia.com Code: Creeper     https://www.tonicvibes.com Code: Creeper     Patreon.com/truecrimeguys Patreon.com/sandupodcast Merch: truecrimeguys.threadless.com     Sources: Book: The Texas Tower Sniper By Ryan Green https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBtrFS-C1ug https://murderpedia.org/male.W/w/whitman-charles.htm https://schoolshooters.info/charles-whitman https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/2016/07/31/the-tower-shootings-autopsy-revealed-tumor-but-questions-linger/92160062/ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22566-hypothalamus

As of August 1st, it has officially been 57 years since the horrific Texas Tower shooting at the University of Texas. So, for our 57th episode today, we will be taking a deep dive into the absolutely shocking case of Charles Whitman, Jr. a.k.a:  The Texas Tower Sniper.

Our beloved Jake Mattera is on vacation this week, so our homeboy Ryan Shaner joins JonBenet DelCollo and I to discuss this terrifying goofball who killed his wife and mother, who he also performed karate on. After that, he committing a mass shooting that lasted 96 minutes from the University of Texas at Austin Tower. If you like Lil Stinkers and want to support us, you can do so by going to Patreon.com/lilstinkers. For either $4/month or $40/year, you get every episode early, Patreon exclusive episodes, Mini Stinkers episodes, live AMAs, live episodes, road trip vlogs, live book club meetings and all the other weirdo nonsense that we engage in. Thank you for making this fun. We appreciate you guys. Also, buy Mike's new book, On Percs, at OnPercs.com. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Jon Delcollo: @jonnydelco Jake Mattera: @jakemattera Mike Rainey: @mikerainey82

On August 1, 1966 Charles Whitman, a USMC veteran, ascended the 28 story tower on the UT-Austin Campus and opened fire on the unsuspecting student body that was walking between classes below. At the end of the 90 minute rampage, 18 people were dead, including the shooter. An autopsy would show that Charles had a malignant tumor on his brain and many believe the combination of the the tumor and an oppressive and abusive childhood were responsible for his evil actions that day. Listen along as we go back almost 60 years to the terror of that fateful day. Music by Gioele Fazzeri from Pixabay

On August 1, 1966, a sniper climbed the steps of the University of Texas at Austin's 27-story tower. Seventeen people were killed and more than 30 others were injured. Fifty-six years later, mass shootings make headlines nearly every week. And the University of Texas tower looms over campus, a reminder of one of the first mass school shootings in United States history that has long been forgotten. In season four of “Darkness,” host Sara Kinney walks through the day of the University of Texas Tower shooting and outlines its legacy among the decades-long epidemic of gun violence in schools. Hear from survivors, heroes and family members about their day in 1966, their lives since then and the state of gun control today.

Yeah, this one is intense. We explore the childhood into adulthood of Texas Tower Sniper, Charles Whitman who camped out oat the top of the clock tower at the University of Texas, Austin, and opened fire on anything that moved for over 2 hours. The warning signs of his mental state deteriorating were there. Charles even knew it, but he ignored it, and the result was the worst mass shooting that had ever happened in the US at the time. We cover all of it, from start to finish, and it got to be a little much toward the end. But, we got through it. So, buckle up and get ready to take a journey into the mind of a psycho who believed that everyone else was to blame for his failures, resulting in a horrific tragedy. Whew! Check out our website. It has links to all our episodes on all platforms, our social media, Bill's music, and soon to be Merch! Facebook Twitter Instagram

In last week's episode, we talked about the life of Charles Whitman, the 25-year-old ex marine and architect student at the University of Texas at Austin. After murdering his wife and mother in the early hours of August 1st, 1966, Charlie loaded his vehicle full of his weapons and supplies that he needed that day, and then he made his way over to the University of Texas at Austin. From there, he would go to the top of the UT tower, and commit one of the deadliest mass shootings in American history. This is part 2 of the story of the UT Tower Shooting, and you're listening to Murder in America.  - Try HelloFresh today- America's #1 Meal Kit! Just go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/state21 and use code STATE21 for 21 free meals plus free shipping! - Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/MIA.  - Find your inner detective and download June's Journey, available on Android and iOS mobile devices, as well as on PC through Facebook Games! - Stay Connected:  Join the Murder in America fam in our free Facebook Community for a behind-the-scenes look, more insights and current events in the true crime world: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4365229996855701 If you want even more Murder in America bonus content, including ad-free episodes, come join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/murderinamerica Instagram: http://instagram.com/murderinamerica/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/people/Murder-in-America-Podcast/100086268848682/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderInAmerica TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theparanormalfiles and https://www.tiktok.com/@courtneybrowen Feeling spooky? Follow Colin as he travels state to state (and even country to country!) investigating claims of extreme paranormal activity and visiting famous haunted locations on The Paranormal Files Official Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParanormalFilesOfficialChannel

At approximately 11:35 am on August 1, 1966, Charles Whitman arrived at the University of Texas at Austin campus where he posed as a research assistant and told a security guard he was there to deliver equipment. He climbed twenty-eight floors of the UT tower and emerged on the observation deck where for ninety-six minutes he opened fire on innocent people below. In those ninety-six minutes, Whitman killed sixteen people, and injured thirty-one. The incident, which became known as the "UT Tower Sniper" shooting, was one of the first high-profile mass shootings in American history and sparked a national conversation about gun violence and mental health. The Texas Tower shooting remains one of the most brutal mass shootings in United States history, and was considered the deadliest on a college campus until the Virginia Tech massacre in 2007. This is the story of Charles Whitman and you are listening to Murder in America. - This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/MIA and use our custom code MIA for 10% off your first month of easy online therapy - ButcherBox: Get the New Year bundle for free plus $10 off when you sign up today. That's a 14 oz pork tenderloin, 2 lbs of ground turkey, and 4 top sirloin steaks free in your first box. Sign up at ButcherBox.com/MIA and use code MIA to claim this offer! - Stay Connected:  Join the Murder in America fam in our free Facebook Community for a behind-the-scenes look, more insights and current events in the true crime world: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4365229996855701 If you want even more Murder in America bonus content, including ad-free episodes, come join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/murderinamerica Instagram: http://instagram.com/murderinamerica/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/people/Murder-in-America-Podcast/100086268848682/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderInAmerica TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theparanormalfiles and https://www.tiktok.com/@courtneybrowen Feeling spooky? Follow Colin as he travels state to state (and even country to country!) investigating claims of extreme paranormal activity and visiting famous haunted locations on The Paranormal Files Official Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParanormalFilesOfficialChannel

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On today's episode, The History Guy talks about two cold war programs meant to protect the United States and North America from the threat of nuclear war. First the History Guy tells the story of the Distant Early Warning line and its predecessors, radar systems meant to track possible attacks over the arctic circle. Then the History Guy tells the story of the Texas Towers, and the tragedy that befell the men on Texas Tower 4. https://www.magellantv.com/ (MagellanTV) - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated https://www.magellantv.com/explore/history (history playlist), designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy (https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy)

The timeline and details of, at the time, the deadliest massacre in US history. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valerie-harvey/message

On August 1st, 1966, after stabbing his wife and mother, Charles Whitman went to the observation deck on the main building tower at the University Of Texas and started shooting. After 96 minutes he killed 14 and injured 31 people. At the time, it was the deadliest mass shooting in American history. Send your questions or comments to bangdangpodcast@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @OGMMPodcast!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/outlaws-gunslingers/support.

In the previous episode, Inside Story Of The Deadliest Attack On Police Officers Since 9/11, the negotiator for the Dallas SWAT team revealed the inside story about the mass killer who ambushed Dallas officers during a Black Lives Matter protest five years ago. Members of our True Crime Community have asked to learn more about the purpose of SWAT teams. SWAT stands for Special Weapons and Tactics.  It's a highly trained elite unit selected from rank and file officers who apply.  In the True Crime Reporter™ podcast episode published on July 18, 2022, about the Uvalde School Shooting, Police Waited To Subdue Killer While Uvalde School Children Lay Dying you heard how a SWAT team from the U.S. Border Patrol finally stepped in and ended the mass shooting. SWAT teams grew out of the mass shooting at the University of Texas Tower in Austin a half-century ago. In 96 minutes, Charles Whitman, an architectural engineering student cut down nearly 50 people with 150 rifle shots from the 30th-floor observation deck on August 1, 1966. From his perch, three hundred feet above the campus, he methodically picked off victims as far as five blocks away.  Police were outgunned and did not have protective gear to make a quick assault.  You can learn more about the incident and how it influenced policing in our March 28, 2022 episode titled,  A Sniper In The Tower--Why Did He Do It? We interviewed Gary Lavergne, the author of A Sniper in the Tower: The Charles Whitman Murders. Here are links to black and white film footage from the shooting and a video of Gary Lavergne following the sniper's trail to the top of the UT Tower.  If SWAT teams had existed back then, that's who would have responded.   We asked retired Dallas Police Lt. Bob Owens to explain the role of SWAT teams. Owens is a 40-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department. Here is his interview with Robert Riggs. We want to become your favorite true crime podcast. Please leave a review wherever you listen. Join our true crime community and follow us here.  The True Crime Reporter® podcast features stories about serial killers, mass murderers, murder mysteries, homicides, cold cases, prisons, violent criminals, serial rapists, child abductors, child molesters, kidnappers, bank robbers, cyber criminals, and assorted violent criminals. True Crime Reporter® is a @2022 copyrighted and trade-marked production by True Crime Reporter®, LLC, in Dallas, Texas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the previous episode, Inside Story Of The Deadliest Attack On Police Officers Since 9/11, the negotiator for the Dallas SWAT team revealed the inside story about the mass killer who ambushed Dallas officers during a Black Lives Matter protest five years ago. Members of our True Crime Community have asked to learn more about the purpose of SWAT teams. SWAT stands for Special Weapons and Tactics.  It's a highly trained elite unit selected from rank-and-file officers who apply.  In the True Crime Reporter™ podcast episode published on July 18, 2022, about the Uvalde School Shooting, Police Waited To Subdue Killer While Uvalde School Children Lay Dying, you heard how a SWAT team from the U.S. Border Patrol finally stepped in and ended the mass shooting. SWAT teams grew out of the mass shooting at the University of Texas Tower in Austin a half-century ago. In 96 minutes, Charles Whitman, an architectural engineering student, cut down nearly 50 people with 150 rifle shots from the 30th-floor observation deck on August 1, 1966. From his perch, three hundred feet above the campus, he methodically picked off victims as far as five blocks away.  Police were outgunned and did not have protective gear to make a quick assault.  You can learn more about the incident and how it influenced policing in our March 28, 2022, episode titled,  A Sniper In The Tower--Why Did He Do It? L to R Reporter Robert Riggs and Gary Lavergne Author of Sniper In The Tower We interviewed Gary Lavergne, the author of A Sniper in the Tower: The Charles Whitman Murders. Here are links to the shooting's black and white film footage and a video of Gary Lavergne following the sniper's trail to the top of the UT Tower.  If SWAT teams had existed back then, that's who would have responded.   Pictured in Center: Lt. Bob Owens Dallas Police Department SWAT We asked retired Dallas Police Lt. Bob Owens to explain the role of SWAT teams. Owens is a 40-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department. FOLLOW the True Crime Reporter® Podcast  SIGN UP FOR my True Crime Newsletter THANK YOU FOR THE FIVE-STAR REVIEWS ON APPLE Please leave one – it really helps. TELL ME about a STORY OR SUBJECT  that you want to hear more about

In the previous episode, Inside Story Of The Deadliest Attack On Police Officers Since 9/11, the negotiator for the Dallas SWAT team revealed the inside story about the mass killer who ambushed Dallas officers during a Black Lives Matter protest five years ago. Members of our True Crime Community have asked to learn more about the purpose of SWAT teams. SWAT stands for Special Weapons and Tactics.  It's a highly trained elite unit selected from rank and file officers who apply.  In the True Crime Reporter™ podcast episode published on July 18, 2022, about the Uvalde School Shooting, Police Waited To Subdue Killer While Uvalde School Children Lay Dying you heard how a SWAT team from the U.S. Border Patrol finally stepped in and ended the mass shooting. SWAT teams grew out of the mass shooting at the University of Texas Tower in Austin a half-century ago. In 96 minutes, Charles Whitman, an architectural engineering student cut down nearly 50 people with 150 rifle shots from the 30th-floor observation deck on August 1, 1966. From his perch, three hundred feet above the campus, he methodically picked off victims as far as five blocks away.  Police were outgunned and did not have protective gear to make a quick assault.  You can learn more about the incident and how it influenced policing in our March 28, 2022 episode titled,  A Sniper In The Tower--Why Did He Do It? L to R Reporter Robert Riggs and Gary Lavergne Author of Sniper In The Tower We interviewed Gary Lavergne, the author of A Sniper in the Tower: The Charles Whitman Murders. Here are links to black and white film footage from the shooting and a video of Gary Lavergne following the sniper's trail to the top of the UT Tower.  If SWAT teams had existed back then, that's who would have responded.   Pictured in Center: Lt. Bob Owens Dallas Police Department SWAT We asked retired Dallas Police Lt. Bob Owens to explain the role of SWAT teams. Owens is a 40-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department. Here is his interview with Robert Riggs.

Katie and Dixie speak with Professor Megan Hildebrandt whose unique life journey, which conjoined her artistic development with serious unexpected health issues, led her to become an "arts in healthcare advocate." Her experiential learning class, the Aesthetics of Health, won a Texas Tower award in 2021 and is a proving ground for the beneficial effects of artmaking in healthcare spaces. Thanks for joining us on The Other Side of Campus! ABOUT THE GUEST https://apps.jsg.utexas.edu/profiles/files/photos/megan_hildebrandt_thumb.jpg Megan Hildebrandt received her BFA from the Stamps School of Art & Design in 2006, and her MFA in Studio Art from the University of South Florida in 2012. Hildebrandt has exhibited widely, including: The Painting Center, New American Paintings, The Baltimore Museum of Art, The Museum of Contemporary Craft, Arlington Arts Center, Detroit Contemporary, Johns Hopkins Medical Center, the LIVESTRONG Foundation, Hyde Park Art Center, The Torpedo Factory, and The Painters Room. Hildebrandt has also recently had her writing on arts pedagogy during the pandemic published in Art Education, The Journal of the National Art Education Association. In 2018, Hildebrandt received an Art Works grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for the Aesthetics of Health Course she developed for Interlochen Arts Academy. An artist, educator, and arts-in-health advocate, Hildebrandt currently lives and works in Austin, Texas, where she is the Director of the First-Year Core Program in the Department of Art and Art History at The University of Texas. PRODUCER'S NOTE: This episode was recorded on October 8th, 2021 via Zoom. CREDITS Assistant Producers/Hosts: Dixie Stanforth and Katie Dawson (Intro theme features the following faculty in order: Jen Moon, Daron Shaw, Rich Reddick, Diane McDaniel Rhodes, Siobhan McCusker, Moriba Jah, and Stephanie Seidel Holmsten) Music by Charlie Harper (www.charlieharpermusic.com) Additional Background music by Charlie Harper, Scott Holmes, Ketsa, and Blue Dot Sessions Produced by Michelle S. Daniel Creator: Mary C. Neuburger Connect with us! Facebook: /texasptf Twitter: @TexasPTF Website: https://texasptf.org DISCLAIMER: The Other Side of Campus is a member of the Texas Podcast Network, brought to you by The University of Texas at Austin. Podcasts are produced by faculty members and staffers at UT Austin who work with University Communications to craft content that adheres to journalistic best practices. The University of Texas at Austin offers these podcasts at no charge. Podcasts appearing on the network and this webpage represent the views of the hosts, not of The University of Texas at Austin. https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ed1b736-a1fa-4ae4-b346-90d58dfbc8a4/4GSxOOOU.png Special Guest: Megan Hildebrandt.

Charles Whitman believed that perfection was the only option in life. It was an idea that was beaten into him by his father. When he wasn't able to achieve perfection in his life, he decided to end it and he was going to take as many people with him as he could. For more stories of the worst people on earth, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/thisisMONSTERS You can check out our new merch at: https://this-is-monsters.creator-spring.com/ To support the show, donate a few bucks through Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/monsters You can find more information about ways to support us plus contact info at our website: https://www.thisismonsters.com/ shopify.com/monsters

Charles Whitman was described as a good son, top Boy Scout, an excellent marine, an honor student, a hard worker, a loving husband, a fine scout master, a handsome man, a wonderful friend to all who knew him. He was also an excellent sniper.It took this man ninety minutes to turn the symbol of a premier university into a monument of madness and terror. Charles Whitman introduced to America to public mass murder or as we call it today mass shooting. In the process it changed forever of safety in open spaces.What happened to this young man? Sources:Articles:https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101629787/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630015/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/57132439/ut-sniper-charles-whitman-aug-1-1966/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630230/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/47515475/austin-american-statesman-austin-texas/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/62585529/grand-jury-withholds-whitman-notes-film/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630338/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630521/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630568/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630609/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630803/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630893/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630939/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630972/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631029/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631073/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631249/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631339/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631418/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631467/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631686/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631726/Books:Green, R. (2020). The Texas Tower sniper: the Terrifying True Story of Charles WhitmanLavergne, G. (1997) A Sniper in the Tower: the Charles Whitman Mass Murders Support the show

Charles Whitman was described as a good son, top Boy Scout, an excellent marine, an honor student, a hard worker, a loving husband, a fine scout master, a handsome man, a wonderful friend to all who knew him. He was also an excellent sniper.It took this man ninety minutes to turn the symbol of a premier university into a monument of madness and terror. Charles Whitman introduced to America to public mass murder or as we call it today mass shooting. In the process it changed forever of safety in open spaces.What happened to this young man? Sources:Articles:https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101629787/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630015/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/57132439/ut-sniper-charles-whitman-aug-1-1966/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630230/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/47515475/austin-american-statesman-austin-texas/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/62585529/grand-jury-withholds-whitman-notes-film/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630338/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630521/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630568/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630609/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630803/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630893/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630939/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630972/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631029/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631073/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631249/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631339/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631418/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631467/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631686/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631726/Books:Green, R. (2020). The Texas Tower sniper: the Terrifying True Story of Charles WhitmanLavergne, G. (1997) A Sniper in the Tower: the Charles Whitman Mass Murders Support the show

Charles Whitman was described as a good son, top Boy Scout, an excellent marine, an honor student, a hard worker, a loving husband, a fine scout master, a handsome man, a wonderful friend to all who knew him. He was also an excellent sniper.It took this man ninety minutes to turn the symbol of a premier university into a monument of madness and terror. Charles Whitman introduced to America to public mass murder or as we call it today mass shooting. In the process it changed forever of safety in open spaces.What happened to this young man? Sources:Articles:https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101629787/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630015/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/57132439/ut-sniper-charles-whitman-aug-1-1966/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630230/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/47515475/austin-american-statesman-austin-texas/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/62585529/grand-jury-withholds-whitman-notes-film/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630338/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630521/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630568/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630609/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630803/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630893/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630939/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630972/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631029/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631073/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631249/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631339/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631418/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631467/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631686/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631726/Books:Green, R. (2020). The Texas Tower sniper: the Terrifying True Story of Charles WhitmanLavergne, G. (1997) A Sniper in the Tower: the Charles Whitman Mass Murders Support the show

John Mooz, a senior managing director at Hines, and Jonathan Pearce, an executive vice president at Ivanhoé Cambridge, join the program to talk about their Texas Tower joint venture, and the design, technologies, leasing options and hospitality environment that are the hallmarks of so-called Class AA office. (03/2022)

John Mooz, a senior managing director at Hines, and Jonathan Pearce, an executive vice president at Ivanhoé Cambridge, join the program to talk about their Texas Tower joint venture, and the design, technologies, leasing options and hospitality environment that are the hallmarks of so-called Class AA office. (03/2022)

Charles Whitman was described as a good son, top Boy Scout, an excellent marine, an honor student, a hard worker, a loving husband, a fine scout master, a handsome man, a wonderful friend to all who knew him. He was also an excellent sniper.It took this man ninety minutes to turn the symbol of a premier university into a monument of madness and terror. Charles Whitman introduced to America to public mass murder or as we call it today mass shooting. In the process it changed forever of safety in open spaces.What happened to this young man? Sources:Articles:https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101629787/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630015/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/57132439/ut-sniper-charles-whitman-aug-1-1966/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630230/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/47515475/austin-american-statesman-austin-texas/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/62585529/grand-jury-withholds-whitman-notes-film/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630338/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630521/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630568/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630609/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630803/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630893/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630939/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101630972/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631029/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631073/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631249/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631339/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631418/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631467/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631686/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101631726/Books:Green, R. (2020). The Texas Tower sniper: the Terrifying True Story of Charles WhitmanLavergne, G. (1997) A Sniper in the Tower: the Charles Whitman Mass Murders Support the show

Today we cover the story of Charles Whitman, the erstwhile normal and successful young scout, altar boy, and marine sharpshooter who, in the course of 24 hours, killed his mother and wife, climbed the tower at UT Austin, and sniped at innocent civilians for an hour and a half. After he was killed, his autopsy revealed, possibly, a structure that might or might not bear on one of the biggest mysteries about humanity -- are we free to choose our own actions, or are our actions decided by factors outside our voluntary control? A somewhat disturbing story about the evil perpetrated by one very disturbed young man, so caveat auditor. 

a deranged sniper opens fire at the university of texas in Austin making it one of the deadliest school shootings in us history --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mystriousmrj/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mystriousmrj/support

First recorded in March of 2021, Serge and Clarke evaluate evolving police tactics of response to "active shooters." The lexicon, history, and tactics are evaluated from the 1966 Texas Tower in Austin to the 2021 Boulder, Colorado grocery store mass shooting. For those familiar with Howard County, Maryland, Serge and Clarke also discuss the 2014 Columbia Mall active shooter situation. Clarke says: "one of our best."

In August of 1966, a horrifying mass murder occurred on the University of Texas campus in Austin, when a 25-year-old ex-Marine named Charles Whitman — who had stabbed his wife and mother to death the night before — climbed to the top of the campus clock tower and began shooting at random passersby, ultimately killing … Continue reading Episode 260 LIVE: Charles Whitman, the Texas Tower Sniper

August 1, 1966, the horrific and gruesome shooting at the University of Texas took place. Former Marine, Charles Whitman took the lives of 15 people and wounded 31 others during the 96 minute assault. As we are just past the 55 year anniversary of this fateful day we remember every victim including Whitman's own family who like many were unsuspecting and taken too soon. As always thank you for listening and be sure to leave reviews and feedback on your favorite listening platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or even directly to our Anchor!

Modern day mass shootings trace their roots back to this event. On Aug.1, 1966, Charles Whitman set himself up at the tower at University of Texas - Austin, and shot anyone he could.

This episode is rated a 5 (on my Serious Crime Scale). Yesterday, Aug. 1, 2021, marked the 55th anniversary of the first public mass shooting in U.S. history. In this episode, I tell the story of how one man climbed to the top of the clock tower on the University of Texas campus, loaded with plenty of guns and ammo, and wreaked havoc on people below for 96 minutes. By the time three brave men took him out, he had killed a total of 14 people and injured another 31 more.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/campus-crime-chronicles/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode is rated a 5 (on my Serious Crime Scale). Yesterday, Aug. 1, 2021, marked the 55th anniversary of the first public mass shooting in U.S. history. In this episode, I tell the story of how one man climbed to the top of the clock tower on the University of Texas campus, loaded with plenty of guns and ammo, and wreaked havoc on people below for 96 minutes. By the time three brave men took him out, he had killed a total of 14 people and injured another 31 more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Have you ever wondered who plays those bells up in the The University of Texas Tower or how they do it? Well, you're about to find out. In this episode, you'll hear from Jose Sabido, a carillonneur at UT. From up in the Tower, Jose has had a unique view of the beautiful UT campus, and he can create a soundtrack for our lives on the 40 Acres that can range from whimsical to theatrical.

Episode 32: The University of Texas Tower Shooting Sources: https://www.statesman.com/NEWS/20160903/UT-Tower-shooting-claims-one-more-life http://behindthetower.org/the-victims/ https://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/texas-sniper-killings-haunted-his-dad-lake-worth/EGZGG4gH8gIKXHKxOgNeCK/ https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-whitman-5239.php https://www.npr.org/2017/02/08/514001421/tower-pays-tribute-to-a-1966-campus-shooting-that-was-pushed-aside Thank you to our sponsor Omio. Plan, book, and love the journey. https://omio.sjv.io/c/2544961/1078765/7385 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/truecrimeworks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truecrimeworks/support

truckstopmurder.com for all social links special guest Cheryl Lobue  The Texas tower shooting and everything leading up to the shooting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truck-stop-murder-and-true-crimes-podcast/support

This is episode is about American mass murderer Charles Whitman. He is also known as the Texas Tower Sniper who terrorized a university for over 90 minutes. We also have 2 small crime stories. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/spooksandcrimes/support

This week we cover two Texas true crime stories. After a number of women go missing, why was this man and his pet alligators considered  prime suspects? Then we talk about one of the darkest days in the history of The University of Texas that introduced to the concept of mass murder.Sources: Butcher of Elmendorfhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Ballhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDyayPdtz-ASources: UT Sniperhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27jtDlLEEsM&pbjreload=101https://www.britannica.com/event/Texas-Tower-shooting-of-1966/The-shootinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Whitmanhttps://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/university-of-texas-tower-shooting-1966https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Texas_tower_shootinghttps://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/96-minutes/

On August 1, 1966, after stabbing his mother and his wife to death the night before, Charles Whitman, a former Marine, took rifles and other weapons to the observation deck atop the Main Building tower at the University of Texas at Austin, then opened fire indiscriminately on people on the surrounding campus and streets. Over the next 96 minutes he shot and killed 15 people, including an unborn child and one final victim who died from his injuries in 2001. Whitman also injured 31 others. The incident ended when a policeman and a civilian reached Whitman and shot him dead. At the time, the attack was the deadliest mass shooting by a lone gunman in U.S. history, being surpassed 18 years later by the San Ysidro McDonald's massacre. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/art-mcdermott/support

August 1, 1966 began like any normal day. Unfortunately, U.S. history was forever changed as Charles Whitman opened fire on unsuspecting victims from the top of the University of Texas Tower. This event would be called "America's first mass school shooting." In this episode, Paula tells us about the days leading up to this horrific event and the aftermath, forever changing how America's local law enforcement responds to these tragic events. 

In a small town, an entire crowd is witness to a murder of the town bully, yet it remains unsolved. In Austin, TX, a man goes on a killing spree on the top of the University of Texas Tower. This week's stories are sure to entertain!

Today me and the boys had alot of feels! Thanks to my guys Ethan and Daniel for joining me for today's episode! While the girls were all unable to join.

1. Ágúst árið 1966 var lengi dagur sem ekki var talað um. Þann dag fór Charles Whitman með riffil upp í útsýnisturn háskólans í Texas, þar miðaði hann á saklaust fólk, og horfði eingöngu á þau sem skotmörk. Í þætti dagsins heyrum við um einstaklinga sem lifðu þessa skelfilegu atburðarrás af.  Munið að fylgja @haskipodcast á Instagram og subscribe-a þættina á þeirri veitu sem þið notið.  Í boði Blush.is & Preppup!

We take a look at the first modern mass school shooting in the US along with the man behind it, Charles Whitman, and its impact on Society.  

Welcome to episode 8 of Crimax! Today we are discussing the Austin Texas Bell Tower Shooting committed by Charles Whitman in 1966. The sniper was a trained US Marine who had developed mental instability and had strong urges that he claimed to not be able to control.

On August 1, 1966, Charles Joseph Whitman opened fire from the University of Texas, c 31 others. Charles was on the 28th floor (the observation deck) when he began firing, which lasted for 06 minutes.Read more: https://talkmurder.com/charles-whitman

This week Scott and William welcome extremely talented comedian and brain surgery survivor Matt Maran (@REALMattMaran on social media) to discuss the 1966 University of Texas mass shooting by Charles Whitman, perhaps the first mass shooting of its kind. 11 People died and 36 people were injured. Check out Matt's roast battle show Comedy Fight Club on the GAS Digital Network and the Who's on First Podcast for your sports needs wherever podcasts are found. @HistoryHomospod across social media and @ScottLizardAbrams on IG. Contact us at HistoryHomos@gmail.com . Later, homos --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historyhomos/support

#Theworstbestpair is baaaaaaaack! This week we've got some stories that are sure to tug at your heart strings and also make you go, "Ew." **Requirement- You MUST make the Jimmy Fallon face when saying that**  Glad you're back with us... Go snag your fave red blend and we'll see you there! 

TRENDING TOPIC  George Floyd KILLED BY MINNEAPOLIS POLICE OFFICER DEREK CHAUVIN Racism - Racism is the belief that a particular race is superior or inferior to another, that a person's social and moral traits are predetermined by his or her inborn biological characteristics. THATS AMERICA! SLAVERY FOR 246 YEARS SEGREGATED FOR 89 AND SO CALLED FREE SINCE 1954 How “ lets all be human beings” from a white person Is just another way of saying lets be like the white person and do as i do and be like me. Human/white/American being a synonym Keep me comfortable Lets pretend to be white Cant accept my CULTURE, my hair OR SKIN COLOR, I dont see skin color? BLACK AND PROUD / White privilege OUT OF THE 10 DEADLIST MASS SHOOTING IN AMERICA Dylann Roof (Murdered 9 people / Arrested Peacefully) Route 91 Harvest music festival, Las Vegas, October 2, 2017: 59 killed, 526 injured. ( White Man) Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, Conn., December 2012: 26 killed. (WHITE MAN) First Baptist Church, Sutherland Springs, Texas, November 2017: 26 killed. (WHITE MAN) Luby's Cafeteria, Killeen, Texas, October 1991: 23 killed.(WHITE MAN) Walmart, El Paso, Texas, August 3, 2019: 23 killed, 26 injured.(WHITE MAN) McDonald's, San Ysdiro, Calif., July 1984: 21 killed.(WHITE MAN) Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, Fla., February 2018: 17 killed. (WHITE MAN) University of Texas Tower, Austin, Texas, August 1966: 16 killed around campus. (white man) Questions to white people How much racisms do you face every day? Why is your History is part of the core curriculum yet everyone else is an elective or you get a month? Have you ever felt oppressed? Are you starting to understand why Kepernick is still kneeling? Your american dream was always our nightmare! JUNE AMBROSE POST  SUCIERIA DE NEGRO  Things to never say in bed https://wapa.pe/sexo/1561875-sexualidad-cosas-debes-decir-durante-sexo-pareja-placer Cosas que las mujeres no deben decir en la cama  1-. ¿Puedes apagar la luz?: Esto interrumpirá el apasionado momento y tenlo por seguro que te perderás de lo mejor. Deja que haya luz y libera tus deseos. 2-. Se me olvidó tomar la pastilla: Definitivamente, con esta frase le darás un apagón de inmediato. No habrá ni tres por ciento de ganas. 3-. ¿Ya entró?: ¡Qué roche! Esto puede sonar algo ofensivo para tu pareja, ya que, estarías insinuando que tiene el pene muy pequeño y por eso no lo llegaste a sentir. 4-. ¿Con cuántas mujeres has estado antes?: ¡Nada que ver, no es momento! Este es para que experimenten entre ustedes sin pensar en nadie más. Evita totalmente resucitar a su ex o su pasado. 5-. ¿Tan rápido acabó?: Recontra ofensivo para él al igual que lo anterior. Si es precoz mejor ni se lo digas, por lo meno, no después del sexo, deja que pase un tiempo y convérsalo de una manera más suave. 6-. ¿Te falta mucho?: Mejor espera ni se te ocurra apresurarlo. Relájate y disfruta porque esta pregunta solo lo interrumpirá innecesariamente. 7-. ¡Déjame contestar el teléfono!: Como lo dije en un inicio, ignora todo lo que pueda ocurrir en el exterior porque este es un momento íntimo para ambos. Cero interrupciones. ¿Puedo decir te amo durante el sexo? Depende, pues si realmente lo sientes y estás segura de que es así entonces adelante, pero si solo es una emoción que crees sentir por la intensidad del encuentro íntimo mejor limítate en decirlo. RANT OF THE DAY DEAR MEN -ASKING FOR HELP DOES NOT MAKE YOU A LESS OF A MAN -ADMITTING YOU HAVE MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS DOES NOT MAKE YOU LESS OF A MAN -SHOWING YOUR EMOTIONS DO NOT MAKE YOU LESS OF A MAN -DONT LOOK FOR VALIDATION IN YOUR MASCULINITY BY INVOLVING YOURSELF WITH A LOT OF WOMEN -DONT LET ANYONE MAKE YOU FEEL LESS OF A MAN BC YOU CANT LIVE THEIR LIFESTYLE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/negrosparty/support

Before Virginia Tech and Columbine the first mass shooting on a school's campus would occur on August 1, 1966. Listen to the episode how one young man with so much promise killed his mother and wife before taking the lives of fourteen people and wounding thirty one more on the University of Texas in Austin campus. Was Charles Whitman a deranged mad man or was there something else behind his murderous rage?

In this episode we discuss the Ikelite Olympus TG-6 package, stony coral tissue loss disease, and some history of New England diving. The Ikelite Olympus TG-6 package comes with the Olympus TG-6 camera, the Ikelite housing, the action tray II with left handle, RC1 TTL (Through the Lens) receiver, a fiber optic cord, the Ikelite DS51 strobe and the compact ball arm for quick release. The camera features four underwater modes – normal, wide, macro, and microscope with 3 filter settings including shallow, mid and deep. You can add a 3 or 6 inch wide angle dome port. The camera shoots both JPEG and RAW formats. If you want to edit RAW images, you can download the Olympus Workspace application. You can edit JPEG in your favorite editing software. Stony coral tissue loss disease was first detected in Florida in 2014 and has spread to Jamaica, the Mexican Caribbean, St. Martin, St. Thomas and the Dominican Republic. It is suspected to be caused by bacterium but still not definitive. You can get a great deal of detail on stony coral tissue loss disease on the Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) program website https://www.agrra.org/coral-disease-outbreak/. This outbreak is different because of the number of coral species effected, its high prevalence, rapid mortality, the high rate of transmission, its large geographic area and the long duration of the outbreak. Interventions include topical application of chlorine and amoxicillin, epoxy, amputation or relocation. Jim Cahill was a New England diver who is one of the pioneers of scuba diving in the United States. An original Navy Underwater Demolition Team member who started a salvage business after getting out of the Navy. He is credited with being a co-founder of NAUI, an original member of the Boston YMCA Sea Rovers and started New England Dive. Some of Jim's adventures are recounted in a book written by his brother, Robert Ellis Cahill, titled "Diary of the Depths". This book has some interesting stories. A couple of chapters are stories by Frank Sanger and double amputee diver who worked with Jim. You can read about the early days of salvage diving including a highly publicized murder case in MA, recovery efforts on a jet that crashed in Boston Harbor and the Texas Tower in the Atlantic.

Charles Whitman of Austin Texas killed 14 people in the year 1966 known as the Texas tower massacre. Let me read you a story of the Texas tower massacre today as our bonus episode. "THE CRIME BOOK" FOREWORD BY CATHY SCOTT. https://www.amazon.com/Crime-Book-Ideas-Simply-Explained/dp/1465462864/ref=asc_df_1465462864/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312114682075&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9080528320442909884&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002165&hvtargid=aud-802037562948:pla-436632329941&psc=1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truecrimeanonymous/support

Happy Birthday Marines Salute to the Veterans Texas Tower Shooting of 1966 Chit chat with US Army vet, and friend Michael J. Woodland News - Tragedy strikes again.     Support MarylandShallIssue.org   Sponsors:   Get some great info and peace of mind if you carry concealed at http://uscca.blackmanwithagun.com   Save money with your ammo purchase online at http://ammo.com/blackmanwithagun   get some great gear at Http://crossbreedholsters.com   Consider donating at least $4 a month as a patron.  http://patreon.com/blackmanwithagun    Get the book http://book.blackmanwithagun.com     Texas Tower shooting of 1966, also called University of Texas clock tower shooting, mass shooting in Austin, Texas, on August 1, 1966, in which Charles Whitman, a student and former- Marine, fired down from the clock tower on the campus of the University of Texas, killing 14 people and wounding 31 others (one of whom died years later from complications related to his wounds). Charles Whitman began a murder spree by firing his scoped rifle from atop a 330-foot clock tower in Austin, Texas, killing people hundreds of yards away. When police .38s and buckshot proved impotent at that distance, private citizens on the ground returned fire on Whitman with hunting rifles and target rifles. Whitman was forced to take cover and stop shooting. Armed citizen Allen Crum then led Austin policemen Houston McCoy and Ramiro Martinez to the top of the tower. Crum fired the first shot of the encounter (which may have broken Whitman’s planned ambush of the officers), and McCoy and Martinez shot Whitman dead. Martinez later publicly credited the armed citizens with stopping the killing. They became heroes, not defendants.     The address for the Soldier in Basic Training:   PVT Mason, George RN:323 E Co 1st BN 19th INF 198th Infantry BDE 8775 Albanese Dr. Fort Benning, GA 31905-4925        

Murder + Horrific = Murderific. In 1966, devoted son, husband, marine, and college student becomes the infamous Texas Tower Sniper. Whitman went to the top of the Texas Clock Tower, injuring 31 and killing 17, ushering in the age of mass murder.Contact Us: murderificpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/murderificpodcast?/PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/murderificpodcast/

YOU GUYS!!! A few weeks ago we got the chance to sit down with "Tower" director Keith Maitland for full interview about the film. [That interview is now live on the Patreon feed.](https://www.patreon.com/posts/21993766)We chatted about how he made the film, how he tracked down the victims and won their trust, how he learned about the tower shooting as kid and why is stuck with him for decades before he finally made the film, and how it was to tell the story of the shooting--the first-ever mass school shooting--as the story had been something of a state secret for nearly 50 years. We play a 3-minute clip of the interview at the end of the episode.  We wanted to rebroadcast this episode today so you could listen before listening to the interview with Keith! [So jump on over to the patreon feed and check it out!](https://www.patreon.com/posts/21993766) You guys, THIS EPISODE IS ALSO WHERE THE HERO BELL MAKES IT'S BEAUTIFUL DEBUT! Here's the original description of the episode: On August 1, 1966, a sniper rode the elevator to the top floor of the iconic University of Texas Tower and opened fire, holding the campus hostage for 96 minutes in what was a previously unimaginable event. Based entirely on first person testimonies from witnesses, heroes, and survivors, TOWER combines archival footage with rotoscopic animation to tell the story of that day. The film highlights the fear, confusion, and visceral realities that changed the lives of those present, and the rest of us, forever - a day when the worst in one man brought out the best in so many others.

This week we examine the 1966 mass shooting at the University of Texas and discuss the films that were based on this tragic event. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shea presents part 2 of his series on the UT Tower Sniper, one of the earliest and deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. Good news includes a "pay-it-forward" type group that sounds nice but may or may not be a cult. Erin infected Shea with her cold and Shea's not happy about it.Happy listening, and remember...crime is bigger in Texas y'all!https://twitter.com/ACNCpodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/allcrimenocattle/https://www.instagram.com/allcrimenocattle/?hl=enMerch --> https://allcrimenocattle.threadless.comTip Jar --> https://www.paypal.me/AllCrimeNoCattle

ACNC True Crime Posse: You are in luck because we are giving you two episodes this week! Enjoy part 1 of 2 in this new Lone Star Lunatic series where Shea tells us about the UT Tower Sniper, Charles Whitman, and one of the earliest and worst mass shootings in American history. Episode 11, part 2 in this series, will be out in the next few days and will feature the conclusion. Also, Erin is definitely sick, we have some disgusting Spam talk, and bloody bayonets make an appearance.Happy listening, and remember...crime is bigger in Texas y'all!https://twitter.com/ACNCpodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/allcrimenocattle/https://www.instagram.com/allcrimenocattle/?hl=enMerch --> https://allcrimenocattle.threadless.comTip Jar --> https://www.paypal.me/AllCrimeNoCattle

On August 1, 1966, a sniper rode the elevator to the top floor of the iconic University of Texas Tower and opened fire, holding the campus hostage for 96 minutes in what was a previously unimaginable event. Based entirely on first person testimonies from witnesses, heroes, and survivors, TOWER combines archival footage with rotoscopic animation to tell the story of that day. The film highlights the fear, confusion, and visceral realities that changed the lives of those present, and the rest of us, forever - a day when the worst in one man brought out the best in so many others. For this one, you guys, the garbage bell is magically transformed into the hero bell. And there's a whole lot of dinging.

Month of Mayhem True Crime Series continues for our 2 Year Anniversary. On Ep 58 Paco, George and producer Will sit down with the Craig Staggs and Steph Swopes (Minnow Mountain) the animation director and producer of the 2016 documentary Tower. Tower is an animated documentary film directed by Keith Maitland about the 1966 shootings at the University of Texas at Austin. August 1, 1966, was the day our innocence was shattered. A sniper rode the elevator to the top floor of the iconic University of Texas Tower and opened fire, holding the campus hostage for 96 minutes in what was a previously unimaginable event. TOWER combines archival footage with rotoscopic animation of the dramatic day, based entirely on first person testimonies from witnesses, heroes and survivors, in a seamless and suspenseful retelling of the unfolding tragedy. The film highlights the fear, confusion, and visceral realities that changed the lives of those present, and the rest of us, forever - a day when the worst in one man brought out the best in so many others. The film is based on a 2006 Texas Monthly article by Pamela Colloff, "96 Minutes." Maitland originated from New Jersey and attended UT Austin. Maitland read the article in 2006 and asked Colloff to have lunch with him. He suggested making a film about the incident during the meeting. Colloff became one of the executive producers of the film. Early on Maitland realized that he and his team likely would not be able to film reenactments on the University campus and so they decided to opt for an animated aesthetic " to show the geography of the campus". Footage was mostly shot in Maitland's backyard and then animated by production company Minnow Mountain who was aided by pictures Maitland had shot around campus. Craig Staggs is an animator, illustrator, filmmaker and writer. His illustrations have been featured in publications such as The New York Times and the covers of Simon and Schuster’s Star Trek: Starfleet Academy book series. His iconic work on Richard Linklater’s cult classic A Scanner Darkly lead to a successful freelance animation career before founding Minnow Mountain with the goal of developing original feature films, television and web series. He is a Co-Producer/Director of Animation on Tower and the Creator of Earp. After earning a BFA in Photography from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Steph Swope began a diverse career in the visual arts. A veteran of the independent film industry, Steph rose from art department and photo/video research to producing award winning animation and video. She is a Co-Producer/Producer of Animation on Tower and Executive Producer of Earp. http://www.towerdocumentary.com/ http://igg.me/at/murderlake http://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/96-minutes/Follow us on:Twitter: @supdocpodcastInstagram: @supdocpodcastFacebook: @supdocpodcastsign up for our mailing listAnd you can show your support to Sup Doc by donating on Patreon.

In this episode we discuss the Hoosier serial killer Herbert Baumeister, the disappearance of Susan Powell, and the Texas Tower sniper Charles Whitman. 7:45- Herb Baumeister 15:20- Susan Powell 43:05- Charles Whitman You can find us on Instagram at crime_roulette and on Facebook. Follow Noel on Twitter @knolliolli Follow Kyle on Twitter @TotalFilf Follow Bradford on Twitter @pettycrimez Ghost Processional- Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 Ossuary 6- Air- Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 Crusade- Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Keith Maitland shares how he combined archival footage & rotoscoped animation to place audiences in the crosshairs of his Texas Tower shooting documentary.

Charles Whitman was an intelligent, mild -mannered former Marine who killed 16 people at the University of Texas in 1966. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.