Now that authorities and the media have turned their attention from the mistakenly identified Ryan Lanza to his younger brother Adam, neighbors and classmates who knew the alleged Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter are sharing their memories and impressions. Unnamed officials have said that Ryan described his brother as having a “personality disorder,” a description that others seem to back up.
@SaraKelley_ was he in our grade?
— Nick Tarantino (@NickyT4) December 14, 2012
https://twitter.com/SaraKelley_/status/279697730610274304
Talked to a friend who knew Nancy Lanza. She retired a few years ago to take care of Adam (who was autistic).
— Jacob Wycoff (@4cast4you) December 14, 2012
Those who claim to have known Adam Lanza say they’re not terribly surprised by the news.
https://twitter.com/stevelardner/status/279644500262023168
https://twitter.com/stevelardner/status/279691545224040448
My daughter went to school w/adam lanza. We lived 6 houses away. He was troubled for sure for a long time. RIP nancy #NewtownSchoolShooting
— Beth Israel (@bethiz) December 14, 2012
I knew Nancy Lanza. She lived around the corner from me. Such a kind woman. I can't believe this. #NewtownSchoolShooting
— Beth Israel (@bethiz) December 14, 2012
It has to be Adam, not Ryan #NewtownSchoolShooting
— Beth Israel (@bethiz) December 14, 2012
I used to have play dates with Adam Lanza. In his house. In my neighborhood.
— Alex Israel (@AlexIsrael) December 14, 2012
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@kelseymyers nothing much to say- can reference my tweets. Knew Adam as a child at Sandy Hook. He was definitely a little off. That's it.
— Alex Israel (@AlexIsrael) December 14, 2012
https://twitter.com/throwmetheus/status/279730292984512513
Personality disorder or not, there’s no sympathy to be found here:
https://twitter.com/tdalton19/status/279678082971996161
https://twitter.com/tdalton19/status/279701264525295616
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