In this episode, we take a deep dive into the 1986 Edmond, Oklahoma, post office shooting. Patrick Sherrill, a seemingly ordinary postal worker, carried out a shocking act of violence that left 14 people dead and others wounded. We explore the events leading up to the tragedy, the moments during the attack, and the immediate aftermath. What drove Sherrill to commit such a horrific act? What was the impact on those who were there? Join us as we unpack the details of this case, focusing on the before, during, and after of the Edmond post office shooting.
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmond_post_office_shooting
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Going_postal
https://www.gingersoftware.com/content/phrases/going-postal
https://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2011/09/the-origin-of-the-term-going-postal/
https://www.vice.com/en/article/the-legacy-of-going-postal/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24SaVahFoQw
https://projects.voanews.com/mass-shootings/english/locations/workplace.html
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/son-of-sam-arrested
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