June-perhaps he confessed because he wanted to be acknowledged as the killer? Perhaps he thought as a juvenile he would get a slap on the wrist and be out shortly? Perhaps he thought he should receive the "credit" for his kills? Who knows what lurks in the adolescent brain these days!

My heart goes out to Alec Kreider's family. I personally cannot imagine what they're going through. Both families have suffered over the brutal act of one unstable teenager.

I certainly hope that teens at MTHS do not treat Alec's younger brother unfairly. He is also a victim. Alec's family needs compassion also.

Read the entire article....the MT Police recieved a few tips and were close to arresting Kreider before he confessed to his dad.

I mostly feel bad for Maggie....somewhat for the Kreiders, but why do I get the sense this kid didn't have the parental supervision he needed. Seems like he was not getting the attention he needed. I'm not suggesting that they are responsible for the murder, but couldn't they see any signs their son was in trouble? Did it have to go this far? Many divorced parents are more worried about finding their next mate rather than raising their children.

Very true. The common thread between school age mass murderers is usually long term use of psychotropic medications.

I understand that the pharmacuetical industry fought the federal government for years in an attempt to keep potential suicide or violent behavior off the lists of potential side effects of these meds.

Are you having a Dr. Laura moment?