Elliot Rodger seems to grow up in a typical, happy family. Quiet and reserved, he appears to have a stable upbringing. But beneath the surface, a darker side is slowly emerging. Were there early signs of the person he would become? What pivotal moments during these years set him on the path to the Isla Vista tragedy?

This documentary features insights from author Brian Whitney, who wrote The 'Supreme Gentleman' Killer: The True Story of an Incel Mass Murderer, exploring Elliot Rodger and the 2014 Isla Vista massacre. Follow 'Crime by PodLit' to get notified when new episodes drop.

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