Elliot starts college hoping to finally find his place, but instead, his sense of being unwanted and invisible only grows. Obsessed with ideas of masculinity and status, he begins to despise those living the life he believes should be his. During these years, his thoughts turn increasingly dark, his self-image distorts, and he starts seeing himself as a reluctant outsider in a world he can no longer stand.

This episode features insights from Brian Whitney, author of The 'Supreme Gentleman' Killer: The True Story of an Incel Mass Murderer, delving into Elliot Rodger and the 2014 Isla Vista tragedy. Follow Crime by PodLit to stay updated when new episodes drop.

Executive Producer: Tove Friman Leffler, PodLit

Producers: Jens Nielsen, Tomas Rajnai

Sound Engineer: Jens Nielsen

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