Adam Lanza & Sandy Hook: Unveiling New Facts & Aftermath

Could an act of pure evil ever be truly understood? The grim reality is that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, perpetrated by Adam Lanza, remains a stark reminder of the unfathomable darkness that can reside within the human psyche, a case study etched in the collective memory of a nation grappling with the aftermath of senseless violence.

On December 14, 2012, the small town of Newtown, Connecticut, became the site of unimaginable horror. Adam Lanza, a 20-year-old, walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School armed with multiple firearms. His actions that day would forever alter the lives of countless families and leave an indelible scar on the American landscape. The rampage resulted in the deaths of twenty elementary school children and six adult staff members. Before arriving at the school, Lanza fatally shot his mother, Nancy Lanza, at their home. The tragedy sparked a national debate about gun control, mental health, and school safety, a discourse that continues to this day.

Category Information
Full Name Adam Peter Lanza
Date of Birth April 22, 1992
Date of Death December 14, 2012
Age at Death 20 years
Place of Birth Exeter, New Hampshire, U.S.
Residence Newtown, Connecticut, U.S.
Nationality American
Education Sandy Hook Elementary School (former student), Newtown High School (former student)
Known for Perpetrator of the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting
Mental Health Reportedly suffered from mental health issues, including anxiety and sensory integration disorder. (Note: Diagnoses were speculated and not definitively confirmed.)
Occupation Unemployed
Family
  • Mother: Nancy Lanza (deceased)
  • Father: Peter Lanza
  • Brother: Ryan Lanza
Obsessions Reportedly obsessed with the Columbine High School massacre and video games.
FBI Files FBI declassified 1,500 pages relating to the 2012 school shooting in Newtown that left 26 dead.
References FBI Official Website
Newtown 911 Tapes Shots Heard In Recordings US News Sky News

Newtown 911 Tapes Shots Heard In Recordings US News Sky News

Obsessions of Adam Lanza, Newtown Killer, in Detail The New York Times

Obsessions of Adam Lanza, Newtown Killer, in Detail The New York Times

Adam Lanza the quiet, friendless boy whom no one knew Newtown

Adam Lanza the quiet, friendless boy whom no one knew Newtown

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