NYC Gunman
Dr. Drew Speaks Out on NYC Gunman’s Brain Examination
Comparing Him to Jeffrey Dahmer
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Dr. Drew is sharing his thoughts on the recent NYC gunman tragedy, drawing parallels between the killer and infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer.
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Following the tragic events at a Park Avenue skyscraper involving Shane Tamura, Dr. Drew expressed his views on the incident that culminated in Tamura taking his own life.
Reports indicate that Tamura left a suicide note claiming a grievance with the NFL and citing CTE as a reason for his actions, prompting him to request a brain study posthumously.
Dr. Drew advised against conducting brain scans on Tamura, emphasizing that such scans would not provide insight into the motives behind the massacre.
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Dr. Drew explained that brain scans could only confirm neurological issues related to psychiatric conditions, potentially including CTE.
Dr. Drew drew parallels between Tamura and Dahmer, highlighting the limitations of postmortem brain examinations in understanding the complexities of such cases.
Dr. Drew referenced Dahmer’s case, where a similar debate ensued regarding the examination of his brain to uncover potential biological factors influencing his actions.
Ultimately, a judge ruled to cremate Dahmer’s brain in a legal dispute between his parents, highlighting the complexities surrounding posthumous brain examinations.
Dr. Drew concludes that examining Tamura’s brain postmortem would not yield significant insights into his motives, echoing similar sentiments from past cases.
