Lapeer Michigan Columbine "Inspired" Shooting foiled

About three months ago, 3 teens in Michigan were caught planning a school shooting that was inspired by Columbine. They even recorded their own "Basement Tapes" and this video shows a snippet of them. Personally I think this is just another piece of evidence that should be added to the Release the full basement tapes argument. I mean Christ! That video wasn't 90 seconds and I could barley finish it without cringing/laughing. NOBODY is going to watch that and be inspired. I bet E&D sounded something like that on their tapes, and if everyone saw that then there certainly wouldn't be any mystique around them to inspire future shooters.



ps. I couldn't find a version of this that isn't age restricted.

I hate wannabes

These are a perfect example of (attempted) Copycat shooters, not only did they make their own version of the basement tapes but they literally stole quotes from Eric and Dylan.

Jollyhelpful wrote:

About three months ago, 3 teens in Michigan were caught planning a school shooting that was inspired by Columbine. They even recorded their own "Basement Tapes" and this video shows a snippet of them. Personally I think this is just another piece of evidence that should be added to the Release the full basement tapes argument. I mean Christ! That video wasn't 90 seconds and I could barley finish it without cringing/laughing. NOBODY is going to watch that and be inspired. I bet E&D sounded something like that on their tapes, and if everyone saw that then there certainly wouldn't be any mystique around them to inspire future shooters.



ps. I couldn't find a version of this that isn't age restricted.  

Man Nikolas Cruz had a better video manifesto.

Tommy QTR wrote:

These are a perfect example of (attempted) Copycat shooters, not only did they make their own version of the basement tapes but they literally stole quotes from Eric and Dylan.

I think its funny that they are in a legit basement.

QuestionMark wrote:

Jollyhelpful wrote:

About three months ago, 3 teens in Michigan were caught planning a school shooting that was inspired by Columbine. They even recorded their own "Basement Tapes" and this video shows a snippet of them. Personally I think this is just another piece of evidence that should be added to the Release the full basement tapes argument. I mean Christ! That video wasn't 90 seconds and I could barley finish it without cringing/laughing. NOBODY is going to watch that and be inspired. I bet E&D sounded something like that on their tapes, and if everyone saw that then there certainly wouldn't be any mystique around them to inspire future shooters.



ps. I couldn't find a version of this that isn't age restricted.  

Man Nikolas Cruz had a better video manifesto.

Yeah, These two make Cruz look like Hannibal Lecter.....Almost.

I hate wannabees, like Alvaro Castillo and especially these guys! This isn´t just copycats they literally are wanting to be i.e. wannabee Eric and Dylan. creating their basement tape, stealing their quotes, absolutely pathetic smh..

TheGoodGuy wrote:

I hate wannabees, like Alvaro Castillo and especially these guys! This isn´t just copycats they literally are wanting to be i.e. wannabee Eric and Dylan. creating their basement tape, stealing their quotes, absolutely pathetic smh..

I honestly dont think Alvaro was that bad, i mean he atleast in my opinion didnt sound like he was trying to imitate anyone, and i think in one of his tapes he said dont blame anything

TheGoodGuy wrote:

I hate wannabees, like Alvaro Castillo and especially these guys! This isn´t just copycats they literally are wanting to be i.e. wannabee Eric and Dylan. creating their basement tape, stealing their quotes, absolutely pathetic smh..

It's incredibly cringey to listen to. I pity the police officers who have to go through that garbage.

QuestionMark wrote:

Man Nikolas Cruz had a better video manifesto.

I actually think Nikolas Cruz's videos are quite good, despite the fact that he was reading or reciting.

“Today is the day, the day it all begins. All the kids in the school will run in fear and hide. From the wrath of my power, they will know who I am.”

I find this part quite effective!

At least with Cruz, you knew he would do it. With these two kids... I don't know. I guess that since they were arrested it was serious but they seem to be role playing.

TheGoodGuy wrote:

I hate wannabees, like Alvaro Castillo and especially these guys! This isn´t just copycats they literally are wanting to be i.e. wannabee Eric and Dylan. creating their basement tape, stealing their quotes, absolutely pathetic smh..

"This isn´t just copycats they literally are wanting to be i.e. wannabee Eric and Dylan" that is like the same thing.

Neah wrote:

QuestionMark wrote:

Man Nikolas Cruz had a better video manifesto.

I actually think Nikolas Cruz's videos are quite good, despite the fact that he was reading or reciting.

“Today is the day, the day it all begins. All the kids in the school will run in fear and hide. From the wrath of my power, they will know who I am.”

I find this part quite effective!

Were we watching the same video? Cause I found Cruz's video to be a poor attempt at imitating the trailer for Hatred. 

Columbine copycats are getting a little bit boring now......

Ziamber II wrote:

Columbine copycats are getting a little bit boring now......

They've been boring for a while.

Population Control wrote:

I hate wannabes

Agreed. Alvaro Castillo is the only one I can stand by virtue of him being genuinely bonkers.

QuestionMark wrote:

Neah wrote:

QuestionMark wrote:

Man Nikolas Cruz had a better video manifesto.

I actually think Nikolas Cruz's videos are quite good, despite the fact that he was reading or reciting.

“Today is the day, the day it all begins. All the kids in the school will run in fear and hide. From the wrath of my power, they will know who I am.”

I find this part quite effective!

Were we watching the same video? Cause I found Cruz's video to be a poor attempt at imitating the trailer for Hatred. 

Yes, you're right but in comparison to the copycat's one, I think it's much better. But in both cases the level is not very high though. They need to copy others' stuff to look badass (which don't even works). I guess I find the Cruz's one quite impressive in regard to the aftermath.

Tommy QTR wrote:

Ziamber II wrote:

Columbine copycats are getting a little bit boring now......

They've been boring for a while.

Maybe people are going to try raising the stakes and try copycatting Sandy Hook instead.

If your going to go on a rampage, you might as well try and make it as bad as possible. Remember, Columbine was more a failed bombing than a succesfull Shooting.

And 13 deaths for two shooters is not that much in comparison to the 17 deaths by Cruz only and 27 by Lanza (but it was children so it may be easier).