About

I share my own research, analysis, evidence and opinions on Columbine, alongside the evidence those views are based on.

I get a lot of general questions that don’t always warrant a full deep dive on their own, so I’ve compiled many of them into three separate posts. These are updated sporadically and revisited when there’s more to say.

A lot of people ask how I research, where I find information, and how my posts come together. The short answer is, it depends. When I first began, I consumed essentially all publicly available Columbine material, books, articles, documentaries, and the 11k. When researching a specific topic now, my approach changes depending on what I’m examining. I cross reference everything related to it, trace claims back to primary material where possible, and take the time to sit with the sources rather than rush to conclusions.

Much of what I use comes from official documents, peer statements, interviews, and archived newspaper reporting (including subscription archives). I’ve also previously looked through places like Reddit or the Columbine forum, but only to trace claims back to original sources, never as sources themselves. Some materials I use were not easily accessible publicly, so I’ve acquired them for my own research, with the intention of making them available to other researchers as well.

Alongside this, I maintain a private research archive/collection focused on contemporaneous media, local context, and the cultural background surrounding Columbine. This includes period media coverage, everyday contextual artifacts, and cultural references from the time, which I believe are essential for understanding the case as it actually existed, not just how it’s been retrospectively framed.

Where do my posts come from? I’m trying to cover Columbine from as many angles as possible, not selectively, and not sensationally. This work is part of my personal research for a book I’m writing. Topics come from discussions with others and sometimes simply from something I want to examine more closely. When I’m invested in a topic, I tend to deep dive, which is why my posts often take days to put together.

I try to publish work I’m genuinely proud of. Contrary to popular belief, I don’t think I’m better than anyone or all knowing. I actually get deeply anxious when sharing my opinions or analysis, but I care enough about this case to do it anyway. My goal is not to dictate conclusions, but to present nuance, challenge oversimplified narratives, and offer alternative perspectives when the evidence allows for it.

Everything I write reflects my own analysis unless explicitly stated as fact. I don’t rely on a single source, and I don’t form opinions quickly. Everyone is entitled to their own research and conclusions. This space simply reflects mine.