Crime
Abundant Life Christian School Shooter Natalie Rupnow’s Full Manifesto Revealed
MADISON, WISCONSIN: New information has surfaced regarding the 15-year-old shooter at Abundant Life Christian School, identified as Samantha Rupnow, following contact with an individual claiming to be her boyfriend.
The source provided critical insights, including access to the shooter’s manifesto, titled “War Against Humanity.” The manifesto, which has been verified, sheds light on the shooter’s state of mind, motivations, and circumstances leading up to the tragedy.
The alleged boyfriend of Samantha Rupnow confirmed the authenticity of the manifesto by screen-recording himself accessing the document via a direct link sent to him by the shooter through WhatsApp. In a statement, he emphasized his desire to dispel misinformation and present the facts truthfully.
- The shooter’s full name was Samantha Rupnow, though she reportedly went by “Samantha” as her adopted name, which was also displayed on her school identification card. She also occasionally used another feminine name.
- Birth Information:
Samantha Rupnow was born on November 7, 2009. - Gender Clarification:
She was born female and was not transgender, a point her boyfriend emphasized. - School Enrollment:
She was a student at Abundant Life Christian School.
Content of the Manifesto
The six-page manifesto, titled “War Against Humanity,” reveals deeply troubling insights into Samantha’s motivations, personal struggles, and influences:
- Family Relationships:
Samantha described her relationship with her parents as “extremely difficult,” referring to them as “scum.” She claimed her family “didn’t love her” and expressed feeling like the “wrong child” in her family. - Suicidal Ideation:
Samantha stated that she had planned to commit suicide for a long time but felt that perpetrating a shooting would be “better for evolution rather than just one stupid boring suicide.” - Influences and Admiration:
The manifesto highlights Samantha’s deep admiration for individuals responsible for previous mass attacks, including:- Pekka Eric Auvinen (a Finnish school shooter).
- Arda Küçükyetim, a Turkish neo-Nazi who carried out a mass attack earlier this year. Samantha referred to Küçükyetim as “an ultimate saint” and acknowledged him as a significant inspiration.
- Vladislav Roslyakov, a perpetrator of a 2018 school shooting in Crimea.
- Acquisition of Weapons:
Samantha revealed that she obtained the weapons used in the attack through “lies, manipulation, and [her] father’s stupidity.”
Insights from the Boyfriend
The shooter’s boyfriend, who had known her for two years through a long-distance relationship, provided the following details:
They met on social media and had never met in person. The boyfriend described Samantha as kind, generous, and cheerful in their interactions. He recounted that she frequently made him gifts without expecting anything in return.
- Manifesto Timeline:
- Samantha sent the manifesto to her boyfriend via WhatsApp at approximately 10:30 a.m. (Eastern) on the day of the shooting.
- She later posted the manifesto publicly to Twitter at 11:50 a.m. (Eastern).
- The attack occurred at approximately 11:57 a.m. (Eastern).
- The boyfriend did not see the message until 1:12 p.m. (Eastern), at which point the attack had already been carried out and Samantha was deceased.
- Gun Access:
The boyfriend was aware of a gun safe in Samantha’s home but did not know how she managed to gain access to the weapons. - Reaction to Circulating Images:
The boyfriend noted that a widely circulated photo of Samantha appears to have been edited to “make her look worse.” He provided an unedited photo of Samantha wearing the same t-shirt and in the same room as the circulated image.
Rupnow describes her deeply troubled relationship with her father, noting repeated family instability marked by her parents divorcing multiple times. She further reveals that her mother struggled with drug addiction, while strongly implying that her father battled alcoholism.
She also highlights enduring bullying at school, which she identified as a major source of her pessimism and growing anger toward others. Her boyfriend corroborated this, emphasizing that the bullying played a significant role in shaping her negative outlook on life.
Court records reviewed confirm Rupnow’s account of her family’s repeated divorces and ongoing legal disputes between her mother and father, adding further credibility to her statements.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and Madison Police Department, continue to investigate how Samantha acquired the handgun and the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Community Impact
The release of these new details has deepened the community’s grief as they continue to process this devastating tragedy. The investigation remains active, and authorities are expected to release further information as it becomes available.
Police Chief Shon Barnes has urged the public to remain patient and allow law enforcement to thoroughly analyze all available evidence.
DALLAS, Texas – Surveillance video captures the moment 17-year-old Tracy Haynes entered a classroom, then returned to the hallway where he opened fire on a group of students before fleeing the scene.
Four students were injured, including three with gunshot wounds, after a shooting occurred Tuesday afternoon at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in southern Dallas.
The incident marks the second shooting on the same campus in just over a year.
Dallas Independent School District (DISD) officials said the shooting was reported at approximately 1:00 p.m., prompting an immediate and large-scale emergency response.
Students were seen evacuating the main school building as police worked to secure the scene and search for the suspect.
According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, four students — ranging in age from 15 to 18 years old — were transported to area hospitals.
Three of the students sustained gunshot wounds, while a fourth suffered a musculoskeletal injury to the lower body.
Their injuries were described as ranging from serious to non-life-threatening.
“This is the unthinkable — and sadly, it’s becoming all too familiar,” said DISD Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde during a news conference Tuesday afternoon.
“No student, teacher, or parent should have to fear violence in a place meant for learning.”
The suspected gunman was identified shortly after the incident, and by 9:32 p.m., 17-year-old Tracy Haynes was taken into custody and booked into the Dallas County Jail.
He is charged with aggravated assault – mass shooting, and his bail was set at $600,000.
It is unclear at this time whether Haynes has obtained legal representation.
Officials confirmed the firearm used in the shooting did not enter the building during the school’s primary intake period, when students are screened through metal detectors and subject to clear backpack policies.
However, authorities declined to say how the weapon entered the premises, or what events led to the shooting inside the school.
“We can confirm that this was not a failure of our staff, of our protocols, or the equipment in place,” said Assistant Chief Christina Smith with the DISD Police Department. “But this is still a very fluid and ongoing investigation.”
More than 20 law enforcement units responded to the shooting, including Dallas ISD Police, the Dallas Police Department, and federal partners from the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Texas Governor Greg Abbott was briefed on the situation and offered state resources to assist in the aftermath.
In response to the incident, district leaders announced that classes would be canceled for the remainder of the week, and counseling services would be made available to all students and staff affected by the shooting.
A reunification site was quickly established at Eagles Stadium, where parents were asked to bring photo identification to retrieve their children.
This incident comes almost exactly one year after a student was shot inside a classroom at Wilmer-Hutchins High School, further heightening concerns over school safety in the district.
Authorities urge anyone with additional information related to the incident to come forward as the investigation continues.