NOVA - S40E12: Mind of a Rampage Killer

Name: Mind of a Rampage Killer
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2013-02-20
Duration: 55 min

Feb 20, 2013DocumentarySeason 40, Episode 12

What makes a person walk into a theater or a church or a classroom full of students and open fire? What combination of circumstances compels a human being to commit the most inhuman of crimes? Can science in any way help us understand these horrific events and provide any clues as to how to prevent them in the future? As the nation tries to understand the tragic events at Newtown, NOVA correspondent Miles O’Brien separates fact from fiction, investigating new theories that the most destructive rampage killers are driven most of all, not by the urge to kill, but the wish to die. Could suicide–and the desire to go out in a media-fueled blaze of glory–be the main motivation? How much can science tell us about the violent brain? Most importantly, can we recognize dangerous minds in time—and stop the next Newtown?

Director: Miles O'Brien

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NOVA S40E12 Synopsis

Stream NOVA "Mind of a Rampage Killer" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2013-02-20, this episode is part of Season 40 of NOVA. Directed by Miles O'Brien, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. With a runtime of 55m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. What makes a person walk into a theater or a church or a classroom full of students and open fire? What combination of circumstances compels a human being to commit the most inhuman of crimes? Can science in any way help us understand these horrific...