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Mother of Trans Mass Shooter Vanishes, Hires Lawyer Amidst FBI Search

Benny JohnsonAugust 30, 202510 min313,567 views
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Minneapolis Mass Shooting

  • πŸ’” A transgender individual, Robin Westman, targeted an Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, resulting in the deaths of two children, Harper and Fletcher (10 and 8), and critically injuring two others.
  • ✍️ Westman's diary revealed disturbing content, including drawings of demonic possession and writings in Russian, with messages like "When will this all end?" and "Kill yourself."

Shooter's Manifesto and Blame

  • πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ In a manifesto, Westman expressed regret about transitioning, stating, "I'm tired of being trans. I wish I'd never brainwashed myself."
  • πŸ—£οΈ The shooter also appeared to blame his mother, Mary Grace Westman, for his decisions, recalling her concerns about his transition and stating her handling of the situation led him to want to kill people.
  • 🌿 Westman also linked his violence to experimenting with transitioning and smoking marijuana, advising others not to let their children engage in either.

Mother's Disappearance and Legal Counsel

  • πŸ” The FBI is actively searching for Mary Grace Westman, who has reportedly refused to cooperate with the investigation.
  • 🏠 Federal agents visited her apartment in East Naples, Florida, but could not locate her.
  • βš–οΈ Mary Grace Westman has since hired a criminal defense attorney, with her lawyer stating she is distraught but has no culpability, and is seeking legal counsel to manage inquiries.
  • 🚨 Public records indicate she also has a property in Minneapolis, and her current whereabouts are unknown.

Past Incidents and Parental Role

  • πŸ“ž Court documents show that Mary Grace Westman signed off on her son's gender change when he was 17, formally changing his name to Robin.
  • ⚠️ Police had visited the family home multiple times prior, including for a juvenile mental health issue in 2018 and a criminal offense two years before that.
  • πŸ€” The narrative suggests a complex situation where the mother's actions and the shooter's mental state are under scrutiny, with questions raised about parental involvement and societal influences on gender transition and mental health.
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