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Murder in Minneapolis
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Murder in Minneapolis

Scott Holleran’s commentary and inquiry about how to think about—and defend against similar irrationalism—the transsexual murderer’s gun rampage in Minnesota

Listen to this episode for my thoughts and questions about the 23 year-old transsexual’s suicidal siege with high-velocity guns at a Catholic school in Minnesota.

Listen to me read aloud two referenced short stories by yours truly—“Egoless” and “Beautiful are the Brave”—about a boy who chooses to commit an act of evil and a man who chooses to become like a woman, and, then, doubts his choice. Next month, read or listen to my newest short story, “The Bus Stop,” about a marginalized man, a marginalized boy and their unusual daily ritual, rise and resilience.

Read this article in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune for an early report on the Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 attack. Read this article in Time for facts about the murderer.

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