Fueled by the rhetoric of hate, the lone gunman views murder as a deadly mission. Using archival footage, reenactments, and interviews with FBI and ATF experts as well as those personally involved, this program isolates these elusive criminals, examining the link between fringe groups and lone gunmen. A psychological profile emerges in case studies of Benjamin Smith and his July 4th killing spree in 1999; Eric Rudolph, accused of bombing the 1996 Olympic games; and Shelley Shannon, an anti-abortion extremist in prison for attempted murder. Several leaders of white supremacist groups are also interviewed, including Matthew F. Hale, leader of the World Church of the Creator, and Dr. William Pierce, leader of the National Alliance. Viewer discretion is advised. A Discovery Channel Production. (51 minutes)
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