The final report from Nashville police on the Covenant School attack in March 2023 indicates that Audrey Hale, a transgender shooter, did not leave a traditional manifesto. Instead, investigators discovered multiple notebooks and documents detailing her violent fantasies, influenced by prior school shootings, particularly the Columbine massacre. While feelings of depression and failures in personal life developed over time, the main motive for the attack appeared to be a pursuit of recognition and infamy, as Hale aimed to be remembered. The absence of a singular document explaining her motives highlights the complex nature of her intentions.
In short, the motive determined over the course of the investigation was notoriety, aligned with the long history of seeking recognition through violent acts.
Hale began "fantasizing" about and researching mass shootings as far back as 2017, revealing a chronic preoccupation with violence and infamy.
Hale left behind numerous notebooks and art books, detailing her fantasies about mass shootings but lacking a concise manifesto to explain her motivations.
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