2019 Christchurch shooter Brenton Tarrant found to have no mental disorders, further highlighting the potential link between cost of living crises and extremism among young men.
In the five years since Brenton Tarrant killed 51 people in Christchurch, New Zealand, a court found him to have no mental disorders or diagnosed personality disorders. Radicalized online, Tarrant's ideology was fueled by his supposed experiences of traveling in Europe. In his manifesto, he expressed emotions swinging between fury and despair at perceived migration-driven invasion. This case highlights the potential link between cost of living crises and extremism among young men, as economic hardship and social inequality can contribute to radicalization.
May 06, 2024
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