Episode 04: I Don't Like Mondays: How Brenda Spencer Became America's First School Shooter

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January 23, 2025 • 48 mins

Mondays are typically disliked by most people, but this story takes it to another level entirely. On Monday, January 29th, 1979, sixteen year old Brenda Spencer would go down in history as America’s first school shooter. After launching a complete sniper assault on a group of Cleveland Elementary students, two staff members would die, and eight children would end up critically injured. What was Brenda’s reason for doing this you may ask? Well, she evidently just really hated Mondays. Join Gage as he takes us through the life and crimes of Brenda Spencer
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“I Hate Mondays: The True Story of School Shooter Brenda Spencer” by Darla Pugh: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-hate-mondays-darla-pugh/1123777820
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