Visualizing TBI – Part1
On August 1, 1966, the actions of Charles J. Whitman forever changed many aspects of American society. Hours before killing and wounding numerous people with a firearm from the top of the tower at the University of Texas at Austin campus, he murdered his mother and wife. Whitman became known as the first university mass shooter and the first mass shooter to have his actions broadcasted live by media. His life was ended by several gunshots from two men approximately 90 minutes after the first shot from the tower.
Debates have been ongoing since then regarding the reasons why it happened and Whitman’s actions still stir strong emotions among many—even nearly 60 years later. In 2021, a comprehensive case study was published that demonstrated the overwhelming evidence that Whitman suffered from multiple traumatic brain injuries that likely included diffuse axonal injury and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Brain injury is a complex subject due to the seemingly unlimited and varying consequences that can occur. But, to gain an understanding of why it is likely in Whitman’s case, it is necessary to understand and visualize the numerous circumstances he encountered. He endured so many injuries and had so many physical, intellectual and emotional problems/changes that were recorded (and have been associated with brain injury research throughout the years), it would be nearly impossible for him not to have been influenced by them.
This video series will try to help tie many of the pieces together.
To request a free PDF copy of the case study, send an email to strubekas@gmail.com and write “Request Case Study” in the subject line. The case study will be sent as time permits.
On August 1, 1966, the actions of Charles J. Whitman forever changed many aspects of American society. Hours before killing and wounding numerous people with a firearm from the top of the tower at the University of Texas at Austin campus, he murdered his mother and wife. Whitman became known as the first university mass shooter and the first mass shooter to have his actions broadcasted live by media. His life was ended by several gunshots from two men approximately 90 minutes after the first shot from the tower.
Debates have been ongoing since then regarding the reasons why it happened and Whitman’s actions still stir strong emotions among many—even nearly 60 years later. In 2021, a comprehensive case study was published that demonstrated the overwhelming evidence that Whitman suffered from multiple traumatic brain injuries that likely included diffuse axonal injury and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Brain injury is a complex subject due to the seemingly unlimited and varying consequences that can occur. But, to gain an understanding of why it is likely in Whitman’s case, it is necessary to understand and visualize the numerous circumstances he encountered. He endured so many injuries and had so many physical, intellectual and emotional problems/changes that were recorded (and have been associated with brain injury research throughout the years), it would be nearly impossible for him not to have been influenced by them.
This video series will try to help tie many of the pieces together.
To request a free PDF copy of the case study, send an email to strubekas@gmail.com and write “Request Case Study” in the subject line. The case study will be sent as time permits.
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