The full manifesto of Audrey Hale, the transgender individual responsible for the March 2023 mass shooting at Nashville's Covenant School, has been released to the public, shedding light on Hale's disturbing thoughts and motivations. The release, facilitated by The Tennessee Star, has ignited a new wave of controversy over the content, which includes hate-filled rhetoric and explicit intentions behind the deadly attack.
Hale, who fatally shot six people, including three 9-year-olds, had left behind a detailed manifesto that reveals deep-seated resentment towards white people and an intent to carry out mass murder. The manifesto, referred to as Hale’s “Death Day” journal, highlights a clear desire for a high body count, with Hale writing, "I hope I have a high death count" and expressing hatred toward what she described as "white privilege" and "cr*ckers".
The full manifesto of the Nashville school sh**ter has been released by @TheTNStar .
“A terrible feeling to know I am nothing of the gender I was born of.”
“I am the most unhappy boy alive”
“I will be of no use of love for any girl if I don’t have what they need: Boy’s… pic.twitter.com/kro9KWVF98
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) September 3, 2024
The leaked pages were shared by conservative commentator Steven Crowder, who released them on his Louder with Crowder platform. The pages detail Hale’s preparations leading up to the attack, including meticulous planning and emotional turmoil. Hale wrote about the moments leading up to the shooting, saying, "I’m a little nervous, but excited, too," and "I can’t believe I’m doing this, but I’m ready … I hope my victims aren’t".
Hale’s manifesto also includes references to infamous school shootings, notably drawing inspiration from the Columbine massacre. The shooter’s obsession with past tragedies and fantasies of violence were documented throughout her writings, reflecting a disturbed mindset. Police confirmed that Hale had been planning the assault for months and had studied other mass murderers, a fact revealed by additional journals found in Hale’s car and bedroom.
The Nashville shooter "manifesto" is a nothingburger, a 45 page diary of crazy person ramblings. Meanwhile, we still have no visibility to:
20 Journals
14 home videos
10 external media drives
7 cell phones
7 laptopsAnd dozens of other pieces of seized evidence that could give… pic.twitter.com/FJy58Y3c7x
— Bx (@bx_on_x) September 3, 2024
Despite these revelations, the release of the manifesto has been met with significant legal challenges. The Covenant School and the families of victims had opposed the publication of Hale’s writings, citing concerns about copycat incidents and the potential to retraumatize the community. A court order had initially blocked the release of the documents, but The Tennessee Star proceeded with the publication, citing First Amendment rights.
The manifesto’s release also stirred political debate, with various groups, including gun-rights advocates and politicians like Vivek Ramaswamy, pushing for transparency. These groups argue that hiding such documents from the public prevents a deeper understanding of the underlying causes of mass shootings, particularly concerning mental health issues.
In contrast, many have raised concerns that the manifesto’s release could fuel further hatred and division. Hale’s writings include grotesque fantasies and chilling statements that reveal not only her hatred for certain groups but also her internal struggles, further complicating the discourse around the incident. Hale had been receiving treatment for an unspecified emotional disorder(s).
While the Metro Nashville Police Department has not officially confirmed the authenticity of the leaked pages, the release has intensified scrutiny over the handling of such sensitive information. With the full extent of Hale’s disturbing writings now public, questions remain about the shooter’s motivations and the broader societal implications of such acts of violence.
There are loonies on both sides of the political spectrum so neither the left nor right has any room to badmouth the other. The left wants to abolish guns so only the government and police are armed(bad idea) and the right wants to concentric their efforts on mental health care for these twisted individuals (expensive and low return on investment. Armed security in the schools is the only logical solution to this problem for now.