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“I sat down to think things over a bit. While I was sitting there, a little kid about eleven or twelve years-old came bumming around. He was looking for something. He found it too. I took him out to a gravel pit about one quarter miles away. I left him there, but first committed sodomy on him and…” quote by Carl Panzram
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“I sat down to think things over a bit. While I was sitting there, a little kid about eleven or twelve years-old came bumming around. He was looking for something. He found it too. I took him out to a gravel pit about one quarter miles away. I left him there, but first committed sodomy on him and then killed him. His brains were coming out of his ears when I left him, and he will never be any deader.”

Carl Panzram

About This Quote

A horrific confession of violent sexual assault and murder, revealing extreme cruelty and lack of remorse.

In simple terms: A violent crime described in graphic detail.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the severity of such acts and the importance of preventing violence.

Themes

violence crime psychopathy

Mood

disturbing grim

Type

confessional crime

When to use this quote

  • law enforcement
  • mental health assessment
  • public safety
  • crime prevention

Key Concepts

moral depravity psychological pathology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What societal factors contribute to such extreme behavior?
  • How can we better identify and intervene with dangerous individuals?
A Different Perspective

The narrative glorifies the act, which can be disturbing and may inspire copycats.

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