Elliot Rodger

Elliot Rodger

Name	Elliot Rodger
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Birth date	July 24, 1991
Birth place	London, England
Death date	May 23, 2014
Death place	Isla Vista, California, United States
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Known for	2014 Isla Vista killings
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Elliot Oliver Robertson Rodger (July 24, 1991 – May 23, 2014) was a British-American mass murderer who killed six people and injured fourteen others in a spree killing in Isla Vista, California, near the campus of the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), before taking his own life. The attack began on the evening of May 23, 2014, and involved both stabbing and shooting.

Early Life

Elliot Rodger was born in London, England, to Peter Rodger, a British filmmaker, and Li Chin Rodger, a Malaysian research assistant. He moved to the United States with his family at the age of five, settling in Los Angeles, California. Rodger had a younger sister and was the grandson of British photojournalist George Rodger.

Rodger attended several schools in the Los Angeles area, including Crespi Carmelite High School and Taft High School. He later moved to Santa Barbara to attend Santa Barbara City College, although he eventually dropped out.

Manifesto and Online Activity

Prior to the attack, Rodger posted a 141-page manifesto titled "My Twisted World: The Story of Elliot Rodger" online, in which he detailed his life, his perceived injustices, and his plans for the attack. He also uploaded several videos to YouTube, expressing his frustration and anger towards women and society.

Rodger's writings and videos revealed his deep-seated misogyny and his belief that women had wronged him by not being attracted to him. He described his plans for "retribution" against women and men who were sexually active.

The Isla Vista Killings

On the evening of May 23, 2014, Rodger began his attack by stabbing three men to death in his apartment. He then drove to a sorority house near UCSB, where he shot three women, killing two. Rodger continued his rampage by driving through Isla Vista, shooting at pedestrians and striking people with his car.

The attack ended when Rodger crashed his car and was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. In total, six people were killed and fourteen others were injured.

Aftermath and Impact

The Isla Vista killings sparked widespread media coverage and discussions about mental health, gun control, and misogyny. Rodger's manifesto and videos were analyzed for insights into his motives and the warning signs that were missed.

The attack also led to the creation of the #YesAllWomen social media campaign, which highlighted the prevalence of misogyny and violence against women.

Also see

• 2014 Isla Vista killings
• Misogyny
• Gun control in the United States
• Mental health
• #YesAllWomen