Most of the people in ACEsConnection have some experience with childhood trauma, either the people they work with or their own. From the CDC's ACE Study and neurobiological research, it's clear that childhood trauma has consequences, including violence.
To understand the events over the years led inextricably to the horrible tragedy that resulted in the deaths of 20 six- and seven-year olds, school staff, and Adam Lanza and his mother, here's a list of questions that I'd like to see answered:
Was Adam ever diagnosed by a psychologist or psychiatrist?
Did he see a pediatrician?
What was the problem when he was in grade school that caused his mother to remove him?
Was he exhibiting signs of childhood trauma when he was elementary school age (withdrawn, reluctant to speak, afraid of classmates and adults)?
Did the school system follow up with Adam?
Who home-schooled him?
Did he participate in any play groups? (i.e., was he encouraged to develop his social skills?)
Did Adam actually finish high school? if he was that bright, why did he get a GED?
What was the state of his mother's mental health?
Did she abuse alcohol or any other drugs?
What was her social support system?
Are there any other questions that you'd like to see answered?