Mental Health Crisis in Rankin County – The Clay Edwards Show, Episode 1,010

 

I’m diving headfirst into what I’m calling a full-blown mental health crisis in Rankin County, Mississippi, and I’m dubbing it “Goon Squad Derangement Syndrome.” This isn’t just about isolated incidents—it’s a pattern of erratic, unhinged behavior that I see spiraling out of control, tied to the fallout from the infamous “Goon Squad” case where deputies tortured two Black men in 2023. I’m talking about folks in Rankin County acting like they’re auditioning for chaos, from blowing whistles and dressing like Foot Locker employees to getting arrested multiple times in a single day. I’m pointing fingers at a few specific individuals—one I believe is convinced he was a victim of the Goon Squad, another who seems disappointed he wasn’t, and a third who’s got the nerve to call me a snitch while playing whistleblower himself.

 

This “Goon Squad Derangement Syndrome” has people so obsessed with the idea of police brutality that I think they’re trying to provoke it, almost like they’re chasing fame or a lawsuit by willing confrontations into existence. It’s June, Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and I’m sounding the alarm: these men are in crisis, and their loved ones need to stop enabling them. I’m urging families to push for serious help—check these guys into a facility like St. Dominic’s or Whitfield for evaluation. I’m dealing with this mess myself, having pressed charges against one of these clowns, and I’m done ignoring their antics. This syndrome is real, it’s destructive, and it’s tearing at Rankin County’s fabric, fueled by the Goon Squad’s shadow.