The Columbine school shooting just devastated me. So much tragedy. I would call up the face photos of the two boys and stare and stare at them, like there should be some sort of answer.

And think of the families of the two boys who did the shooting. Loosing your child and knowing that you’s unwittingly raised a human that could do such unspeakable acts.

Odd that it could be so hurtful to me all these years later, when the only connection to the shooting I had was empathy.

If there is a news story that catches my attention, or a situation that has some history, I try to read various sources about it. That way you end up getting a better idea of what really happened, or how it ties in, or what you can do, etc.
Different sources are out to appeal to different types of readers.
I always wonder about the those who show the public too much graphic coverage. It makes me think of individuals who rubberneck accidents.

ibstubro does this happen often or just for topics that you really care about?

Only occasionally, @care, and usually horrific things seemingly normal kids do.

I obsessed a bit about the Bevers in Broken Arrow. Still following that one.