I Was A School Shooter | Jon Romano

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  • Jon Romano walked into his high school with a shotgun when he was 16 years old and fired off several rounds. Sentenced to 20 years in a New York State Prison, Jon is released and then violently attacked by a sword-wielding assailant.
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  • @SCH00NY125
    @SCH00NY125 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +64

    Can't be the only one with no sympathy for this guy

    • @dcmenow
      @dcmenow หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Nope I got none

    • @maggiemolly111
      @maggiemolly111 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Sympathy for the devil. 😂

    • @devinjames9915
      @devinjames9915 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      None here. His fake ass crying. Cops should have handled him differently. Those kids lost all innocence that day because of him.

    • @LOOKITSLINK901
      @LOOKITSLINK901 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      None

    • @keepnitredneck5578
      @keepnitredneck5578 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      And I have no sympathy for Donald Trump and his supporters like yourself I’m trust this gentleman more than I trust Donald Trump

  • @richslater745
    @richslater745 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +79

    Drug dealers get more time.

    • @greedsworld295
      @greedsworld295 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      just the dark ones

    • @heazilla
      @heazilla 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Very rarely. He also got prosecuted at 16 and 99.9% of drug trafficking cases are not 16 year olds.

    • @user-mc4vm6po7j
      @user-mc4vm6po7j 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yea my friend brother got caught selling and he got 27 years…..

    • @itsme7570
      @itsme7570 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wdym get? They don't just give you time unless you blow trial. Did they cop out to 27 years or lose trial and no appeal?

    • @kwestpearson4040
      @kwestpearson4040 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@heazilla don't forget about white boy Rick he was 17 years when he was convicted on drug charges and was sentence to life till it got reduce

  • @johnbloomjr1544
    @johnbloomjr1544 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +73

    I love how “matter of fact” Ian remains.
    Dude is blubbering and crying and Ian is like “so, what were you thinking….

    • @rello8921
      @rello8921 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I swear, I was saying the same thing to myself!!!!😂😂😂😂😂

    • @Nrod1332
      @Nrod1332 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      What do you expect? For him to say "are you ok" or something sentimental?

    • @yuunneemedina9545
      @yuunneemedina9545 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That guy is more of an idiott than anything else…😢😢😢😢

    • @nathansowden6223
      @nathansowden6223 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No love for you bro

    • @dymoalisewithers6226
      @dymoalisewithers6226 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@rello8921 me too

  • @Chantal69
    @Chantal69 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Great interview. Thank you for not being afraid to ask tough questions, made it really insideful. And thank you to Jon for being so open and honest.

  • @thomasmacgruber6701
    @thomasmacgruber6701 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    I wish any kid watching this can see how what happens in High School, no matter how grand the feelings are, seem silly as an adult. I remember crying myself to sleep at night as a junior in HS because I could not get a girl to talk to me and I thought I was going to die alone. I ended up dating my first crush the next year for 4 years, getting engaged, breaking up, getting back together and then finding the love of life at work and leaving my ex for her, that was 26 years ago and we have been together everyday since and have 2 teenage sons. H.S. is just a blip on life's radar, use the feelings, feel them, good and bad, because next thing you know you blink and your 40.

    • @ianbickCT
      @ianbickCT  ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Well said!

    • @tracimolina5
      @tracimolina5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Taking my son to school rn after a morning of arguing to get him there ... Makes me so sad watching this and reading all these comments 😢

    • @shannon9682
      @shannon9682 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      People like me that have a hard time attracting females, and incels , ..we have a very VERY hard life. There is no agony that compares to being rejected by females. That's why I don't like these "tough guys" talking about protecting females. Those guys have no idea what incels go through, but yet they always speaking so highly of females. If them tough guys could spend one day in the shoes of an incel, they would smarten up

    • @DezNutsOnYrForehead
      @DezNutsOnYrForehead 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Dudes 20 plus years old and his body count is like 2 girls 💀

    • @bravofighter
      @bravofighter 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s true, but he was molested. That was what caused Jon’s troubles. Abuse, neglect and abandonment…that’s the recipe for adolescent mental illness. Addiction, gang activity, and suicidal/homicidal ideations are caused by childhood trauma. I was molested by my sister, beaten routinely by my father who struggled with mental illness after being beaten and abused by his father. My teen years were a MESS, and my early adult life was too. I speak from experience on this, looking back at age 47 that this is all completely avoidable.

  • @megsgallagher42
    @megsgallagher42 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    i can really relate to being 15 in therapy and not actually letting therapy help me. My school also reacted the same when i went to ask for help. what a great interview Ian!! You know always supporting you and all of ur guests!!

    • @ianbickCT
      @ianbickCT  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I’m glad you enjoyed the episode. Thanks so much for the support🙏

    • @Jonseekingpeace
      @Jonseekingpeace ปีที่แล้ว +12

      How are you doing now? I hope you've been able to get the help and support that you need ❤

    • @megsgallagher42
      @megsgallagher42 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Jonseekingpeace yes! i am doing better compared to when i was 15. there’s always room for growth!! wish you nothing but the best in life!!

    • @Zak18777
      @Zak18777 ปีที่แล้ว

      20 years...that's it? 🤷‍♂️

  • @Danrcharles
    @Danrcharles 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Powerful stuff, it took alot for you to come on Ian's show. The world needs to hear stories like this!!!

  • @ThePockets629
    @ThePockets629 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thanks for putting this out there. It’s really easy to see people like this on the news and write them off as crazy or something of that nature, but this took a lot of guts and I appreciate it so much as another outside observer.

  • @mikexxxmilly
    @mikexxxmilly ปีที่แล้ว +124

    what a great interview. If this guy is having trouble finding work (most likely) he could certainly get into reading audio books for a living. dude has a very soothing/unique voice and is very articulate with his words and annunciation.

    • @tylerlcollins1260
      @tylerlcollins1260 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I think you're onto something

    • @juliesimonson9181
      @juliesimonson9181 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought the same thing 😅
      What a great voice ‼️

    • @brittany.harden
      @brittany.harden 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And the emotion in his voice when he starts talking about it

    • @chrisreynolds2410
      @chrisreynolds2410 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Mike just pay him to whisper in your ear at night.

    • @mikexxxmilly
      @mikexxxmilly 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@chrisreynolds2410 oh you fancy huh

  • @maggiemolly111
    @maggiemolly111 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I’m sorry. I’ll never feel sorry for anyone who takes their teen angst out on their unarmed classmates. It’s probably the most cowardly thing you can do. I was an extremely depressed teen in high school and never thought of “taking it out” on anyone but myself.

    • @paulmckinnon5199
      @paulmckinnon5199 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Amen... But it's fixable, like here in Australia, no guns, no shootings

  • @nicole-ob3ws
    @nicole-ob3ws ปีที่แล้ว +5

    AMAZING ! 😊 I have waited for this episode ! John has a powerful message . 🙏 and a strong purpose in this world 🙏

  • @rochellej6412
    @rochellej6412 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ian, I also first saw Jon on TT... just like you it was a few months back and during his live tonight this interview with you was mentioned.
    I appreciate your style and you asking the hard questions that had you probing for more for your audience. Well done.
    Excellent interview.
    Thank you.
    Subbed and now off to watch more of your content.

  • @michaelcorley123
    @michaelcorley123 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I can’t tell if dudes emotions are genuine or not

    • @tkirkpat007
      @tkirkpat007 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He's a criminal, they're fake

    • @brandonfarley5297
      @brandonfarley5297 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      His story contradict itself. He also seems to take zero responsibility for himself.

    • @eness9756
      @eness9756 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      He can't even force a tear even when he's trying

    • @Mrkeke35
      @Mrkeke35 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@tkirkpat007 you seem to be such a kind person just for believing that

    • @Sunshinespeck
      @Sunshinespeck หลายเดือนก่อน

      Perhaps he’s a sociopath or a psychopath?

  • @Jonseekingpeace
    @Jonseekingpeace ปีที่แล้ว +218

    Thank you again Ian for allowing me to do this interview with you. I hope it helps people in someway and furthers the conversation on mental health reform 🙏

    • @alikatt
      @alikatt ปีที่แล้ว +15

      John, I just wanted to say thank you for the work you're doing in mental health advocacy. I was sorry to hear about the attack, but I hope you're able to continue.

    • @ianbickCT
      @ianbickCT  ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Thanks for coming on the show!

    • @ElGuapo124
      @ElGuapo124 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Jon, people throw around the word, "brave" and ""strong". You've displayed, without guile and exaggeration, great bravery and strength.
      I'm proud of what you (and Ian) have overcome.
      Question, what part, if any, did Faith have to do in your journey?

    • @Jonseekingpeace
      @Jonseekingpeace ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@ElGuapo124 I got into meditation and yoga while in prison which also eventually led me to Buddhism. Introspection was a huge part of my healing and meditation helped me a lot along the path

    • @ElGuapo124
      @ElGuapo124 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Jonseekingpeace well bud, for what it's worth, God bless you, all the best and I am so very grateful for your sharing! I know many people will be helped!

  • @Pnut571
    @Pnut571 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really good episode bro keep up the good work can't wait for more episodes

  • @cecilefontenot8354
    @cecilefontenot8354 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow! What an incredible testimony. There may have some dark elements to his testimony but the way fate intervenes in his life is very apparent to me… all of those experiences came around full circle. His articulation, self awareness, and depth closes that circle perfectly. I enjoyed this interview! It can’t be easy to recount your worst mistakes to the world being labeled the “school shooter” but I admire his courage to speak out anyway in hopes of righting those wrongs. Rarely do your hear of people in his position making that turn around in his life and in his convictions to act. He has dissected the absolute worst period in his past in order to extract some kind of good from it to then share with the world.

    • @jorgegonzalez-ju9km
      @jorgegonzalez-ju9km 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, it’s crazy how it came in full circle wow

  • @Randys4g
    @Randys4g 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Amazing interview. Best of luck, Jon.

  • @beanerandclyde6868
    @beanerandclyde6868 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Excellent interview and powerful story. It's easy for all of us to sit back and judge people but until you walk in their shoes you really have no idea of what is going through this person's mind. Way to give back to the community Jon.

    • @ianbickCT
      @ianbickCT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed! Thanks for tuning in

  • @djifonefour
    @djifonefour ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Mental illness and post traumatic stress is real. Glad you found how to manage this , as difficult as this was

  • @whitebeary6036
    @whitebeary6036 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great interview, great questions

  • @justicepackinator2924
    @justicepackinator2924 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Keep up the grind Ian this is A1 content. Need more of it.

    • @ianbickCT
      @ianbickCT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Will do!

  • @dfusco73
    @dfusco73 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great show Ian , keep em coming please , and I hope John has all the best luck in the future

  • @JustinSmith-rr3se
    @JustinSmith-rr3se ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Incredible interview. I felt his emotions so hard

    • @ianbickCT
      @ianbickCT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Justin. Very intense interview

  • @CursiveS
    @CursiveS ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Amazing perspective into the mind of a person that’s gone down this road, wow. I wish Johnny all the best on his road back out in the public and in his journeys sharing his reflections.

  • @tylerbowers5812
    @tylerbowers5812 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing interview much respect! 💯

  • @user-zh8dr1qt1s
    @user-zh8dr1qt1s 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Should have gotten the chair

    • @user-zh8dr1qt1s
      @user-zh8dr1qt1s 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@newwindserver oh my bad bro, he only shot up a school and tried to kill several children, scared them for life. But your right. He was such a spectacular fuck up he failed to kill people with a gun so he’s all good. Let him go and try again

    • @voodo8715
      @voodo8715 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@newwindserverhe wanted too

    • @toreb61
      @toreb61 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@user-zh8dr1qt1swanting to sentence juveniles to death makes you pretty fucked up too imo

  • @alikatt
    @alikatt ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another fire episode Ian!

    • @ianbickCT
      @ianbickCT  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much!

  • @toddgaines9446
    @toddgaines9446 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ian, just found your channel. Great interviews and compelling topics.

    • @ianbickCT
      @ianbickCT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Todd. I appreciate it🙏

  • @not.megan222
    @not.megan222 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    That assistant principal and teacher are true heroes. I hope they're doing okay today. Such a heartbreaking story.

  • @jeR-m
    @jeR-m ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great interview. I know his feelings all too well. May this day be better than the last. God bless 🙏

  • @TownGirl04
    @TownGirl04 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am glad he is putting in the actual work to help his community and that he talks to police and fed police to suggest things that may help.

  • @myron6305
    @myron6305 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    For some unknown reason I have landed on your channel. I subscribe to some fairly big channels and watch A LOT of interviews with people and their crimes and experiences. That was by far the biggest, and most impactful interview I have ever witnessed. Just in circumstances alone it’s a big story, but Ian your skills are top notch. I subbed for sure and wish you the best of luck and look forward to more

    • @ianbickCT
      @ianbickCT  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much for the support 🙏🙏🙏🔒

  • @LostDryerSocks
    @LostDryerSocks ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I was in the school district next door when this happened. I remember hearing about it and being terrified. This is something you only hear about on the news, not next door. I empathize with Jon based on my own mental health and diagnosis, Major Depressive Disorder - Severe. Everyone talks about "mental health awareness" yet there is very little "mental health help" without having to jump through hoops. I often wish I had cancer or some other kind of diagnosis because then people would believe me when I say I have some problems.
    I do have to laugh, however, when some tells me "you're not depressed, it's all in your head". My response, "yeah, no shit Capitan Obvious. That is what I'm trying to say!"

    • @Jonseekingpeace
      @Jonseekingpeace ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hope you’re doing well today 🙏

    • @anraegodley-cooper6321
      @anraegodley-cooper6321 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I feel you on that, when I rotated back to the states from Iraq I was begging for help and no one took me serious, hell my own family didn't help, they just made shit worse, thank God for one of my old bosses at Wal-Mart 1501 in Durham Nc who noticed I in trouble and got me the help I needed, his name is Kevin.

    • @gck361
      @gck361 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pry u get better

    • @jslaughterofthesoul4939
      @jslaughterofthesoul4939 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Very well put and relatable

  • @swaggdinero8000
    @swaggdinero8000 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Big salute to you Bick 💯💯💯💯

  • @termite7790
    @termite7790 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Ian That was really powerful. I hope the rest of his life is good.and he helps other people.

  • @ChrisHaefner
    @ChrisHaefner ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very interesting. Thanks ian

  • @jono3175
    @jono3175 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Bro u need to stop interrupting him when he’s going into detail your like what about this what about that like chill let him finish

    • @CerretaniOutdoorsLLC
      @CerretaniOutdoorsLLC ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Legit poindexter needs to pump the brakes and let the dude talk

    • @kimcandy7515
      @kimcandy7515 ปีที่แล้ว

      Looks like Ian is not sure how to handle his raw emotions, but he did a good job 👏

  • @garrettsaulnier2651
    @garrettsaulnier2651 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This channel will blow up its amazing.

  • @nhs8984
    @nhs8984 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I never experienced anxiety or depression until after highschool, I don’t know if that’s a good thing or not. I was popular, 4 sport varsity athlete, felt on top of the world. Then reality hit me and while all my classmates and “friends” went off to college, moved out, joined the military, etc.. I was completely left behind. I’m 22 now, still deal with anxiety but not NEARLY as bad as when I was 19 or 20. Anything is possible just keep pushing🤞🏼

    • @Jonseekingpeace
      @Jonseekingpeace 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I hope you continue to push forward and do well 🙏

    • @roundtwo3321
      @roundtwo3321 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Is there a reason you haven't gone to college, moved out, or joined the military, etc.?

    • @FreeMTrider
      @FreeMTrider 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I didn't enjoy high school at all. Although I was a really good athlete, I was small compared to the other and being a white guy in a predominately black high school wasn't easy. I was also an exceptional BMX racer/rider, so I found my path there. Also, my parents divorced when I was 15. That changed everything. No other relatives on the west coast where we lived. I had to deal with the harassment and being jumped by kids during and after school, but I was determined to stay in school and graduate. After high school I had no idea what to do. Academically I was behind. My high school just passed my by and let me graduate without paying attention to my progress or offering a path, but I did have one teacher in shop who tried to help me. He saw that I had a good eye for design, mechanical, and construction. That didn't have an impact until ten years after high school.....after many job and layoffs and nothing to do but party. I struggled in my first five years of community college, but always remembered that teacher who suggested I take drafting classes. Although it may have taken fifteen years, I transferred to a four year college and graduated. I have been a structural designer for 10 years. Never give up. You will find a path. Good luck.

    • @nhs8984
      @nhs8984 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@roundtwo3321 Because I work a trade and make 10X the money they do. And I have moved out. I’m talking about fresh out of highschool/a year later

    • @nhs8984
      @nhs8984 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@FreeMTrider That’s sad to hear the rough patch in HS but I’m happy you got everything turned around! That’s awesome dude

  • @brettbambouturton3117
    @brettbambouturton3117 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great interview!

  • @eastonclark
    @eastonclark 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You drop hella fire I been watchin for a few days just realized I wasn’t subbed yet - I’m here now

  • @freeman4real
    @freeman4real ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Yeah there really is NO MENTAL HELP AVAILABLE LIKE THAT!!! I tried to get back into therapy (I'm diagnosed as schizophrenic with PTSD) and I got told that there was a year waiting list unless I wanna pay outta pocket which I have a wife, 15 year old son & a 6 year old daughter I dont have a shit ton of extra money... as a man who suffered from sexual abuse from an older male it is SUPER FUCKING HARD to tell someone that because even though I was 5 or 5 I feel like as a man that doesnt happen to you. Then I was in a house fire at 8 and in and out of comas in the hospital for a year learning how to walk and talk again, I was a MONSTER in the streets I hurt alot of people Thank god i found my wife when we were 15 or I would be dead or in prison FOREVER. I just turned 31 but I still struggle daily with my mind.. At least this guy didnt shoot and kill ANYONE he didnt even shoot anyone on purpose the principal was on some other shit. He showed what type of person he really is, most people if a situation gets to that point people are dying!!! It is SHOCKING TO ME that he didnt actively hunt and hurt people at all which makes this is a VERY COMPLEX SITUATION but proves what type of person he is I mean he even let them put him into a room and wait until police show up....

  • @doodahman2995
    @doodahman2995 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was Heavy Duty bro. Great Interview 👍 👌

  • @Jzay4516
    @Jzay4516 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    IAN IS THE BEST, great videos as always brother

  • @BenZimick-fs5dp
    @BenZimick-fs5dp 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant interview

  • @nickd5422
    @nickd5422 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Insane interview

  • @davidsolomon1175
    @davidsolomon1175 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I don’t think jon realizes how much the medication he was on contributed to his actions.

    • @firefly9838
      @firefly9838 ปีที่แล้ว

      World record low score

    • @anonymixx8106
      @anonymixx8106 ปีที่แล้ว

      We can't be certain but I don't disagree

    • @Randompotatoes-qs7bm
      @Randompotatoes-qs7bm ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Xanax makes you sleepy or avoid panic attacks. This wasn’t a result of meds. (Been on meds since 14).

    • @rickr530
      @rickr530 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Randompotatoes-qs7bm It helps you avoid panic attacks by taking away your emotions. Maybe a panic attack or two would have stopped him on that particular day.

    • @rayb5522
      @rayb5522 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Xanax in high doses will cause extremely unpredictable behavior. Stealing is common along with violence. It causes u to not have any problems with acting on complete impulse. Its very similar to being drunk in that sense. Unpredictable behavior on high doses. Im am addict and know alot of other addicts who still do or used to use Xanax or other benzodiazepines and I have done some insanely stupid shit I'd never have done sober and so have slot of ppl I know that use Xanax or benzos. If he was leaning towards doin this already and popped extra Xanax like he claims it made it easier to commit to the dumb idea. Btw I'm clean now but used for almost 20 yrs. Also Xanax can't be used as a scapegoat for this. All I'm saying is it would make it easier to do whatever dumb idea u normally would have easily considered not worth doing due to bad consequences or some other reason like others safety or even ur own. Xanax he'll of a drug lol

  • @kylegilliam
    @kylegilliam ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love to hear more about his story! Part 2 please

    • @Jonseekingpeace
      @Jonseekingpeace 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm on TikTok and share a lot more . I'll try to start posting stuff more on TH-cam myself

  • @dave2160666
    @dave2160666 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your interviews

  • @rolo8950
    @rolo8950 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Your channel is going to blow up bro. Great editing, great interviewer and questions, and guests that havnt been interviewed by every channel and their mother already. Like other podcasts and prison videos just recycle the same people and interview them excessively and it's about time we got random people.

    • @ianbickCT
      @ianbickCT  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks so much man. I appreciate it🙏 we’re trying

  • @DannyHustle
    @DannyHustle ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Amazing episode guys. Impressive strides toward positivity. Strong 💪 work Ian and John!

  • @teddietaz
    @teddietaz ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Jon did his time in prison he did not deserve that attack! I’m still curious on how the guy was able to have 2 swords on him!

    • @Jonseekingpeace
      @Jonseekingpeace ปีที่แล้ว +4

      There was no metal detectors at the homeless shelter and he had them in a bag. They now have security guards there with metal detectors

    • @firefly9838
      @firefly9838 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Blades are easy to make and easy to conceal.

  • @francisedejesus
    @francisedejesus 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great interview.

  • @abeltesfaye_
    @abeltesfaye_ 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +92

    His mom bought him a fatal weapon at 16. He also shot at 2 students, narrowly missing the head of a little boy and instead shooting the cap off that boy's head! He ruined these kids, teachers, and their loved ones lives - traumatizing them forever. He's now on Tiktok trying to profit off what he's done. Deplorable.

    • @madisvlogs3992
      @madisvlogs3992 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      Literally, didn’t think the youtube comments would be so dense

    • @Nobodyshoes
      @Nobodyshoes 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      He did his time.

    • @OnlyPedosCanTagMe
      @OnlyPedosCanTagMe 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      ​@@Nobodyshoeshis time should've been spent having therapy sessions with Jesus.

    • @toreb61
      @toreb61 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      The funny thing is he did all that terrible and still managed to do more good to society than you've done i guess😂

    • @madisvlogs3992
      @madisvlogs3992 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@toreb61 You guess, goes to show you only know what he has told you and what you can assume about me, who has told you nothing

  • @alwaysstrapped814
    @alwaysstrapped814 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ian love the content man, this is my second video and I had to sub! Keep it up!

    • @ianbickCT
      @ianbickCT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much. Much appreciated

  • @gatti7740
    @gatti7740 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm here because i just recently saw the movie they made about you! Wow, this guy is all tore up this many years later, and he didn't even hurt anyone! I hope he can get past it!

  • @duddy707
    @duddy707 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome interview. When he talks about his pain and starts to cry I can totally relate. I don’t usually cry about the pain I live with but if I verbally say it to someone I’ll start to break

  • @bvs56
    @bvs56 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This dude has the most soothing voice I've ever heard from a man.

    • @user-rf4jq8sn5n
      @user-rf4jq8sn5n 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh, I find it the opposite… It curls my blood

    • @ttvdizturb3d
      @ttvdizturb3d 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i was literally just about to type that, i cannot stand his voice@@user-rf4jq8sn5n

    • @Sunshinespeck
      @Sunshinespeck หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No, really disturbing voice

  • @Randompotatoes-qs7bm
    @Randompotatoes-qs7bm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This man can change as he’s now an adult and he wounded but never killed. He can turn his life around.

  • @Moneyovertruth
    @Moneyovertruth ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great content man...

  • @1whocs486
    @1whocs486 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I am so sorry for what this young man went through as a child ❤️❤️ thank God he's doing good 😊

    • @charliehockey78
      @charliehockey78 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dude was chopped up by swords 🗡️

    • @RaccoonNation
      @RaccoonNation 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@charliehockey78We know this. we all are watching the same video.. 😅

  • @agroller201
    @agroller201 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your pod casts!!

  • @hippiewildchild
    @hippiewildchild ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a really good interview

  • @user-ck5vp4yw4i
    @user-ck5vp4yw4i ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Crazy episode!

  • @Andyblalock
    @Andyblalock ปีที่แล้ว +7

    bro… you really need to learn to just let him talk. You trying to guess what he’s saying next and him having to keep saying “no” before continuing really kills the momentum. He was having no issues talking, just let him talk

    • @apatheticaesthetic.
      @apatheticaesthetic. ปีที่แล้ว +1

      100% agreed.

    • @lisachristinaconfirmed5067
      @lisachristinaconfirmed5067 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think he wants to look pissed at him due to what he did and how he wants to continue guilt shaming even though this dude is spreading awareness, did his time- as a child, AND he’s getting him views.

  • @claudiauk1901
    @claudiauk1901 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great story 😢

  • @johnknoth7442
    @johnknoth7442 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I cant believe what I just heard...I want to say it's an amazing story but that would not be a cruel thing to say ...I want to tell john I'm very proud of you overcoming what has happened and still going thru ...in my eyes I see a warrior ...I wish you the best in the future thst God gives you ...as you know all that bad was supposed to happen so you can get to the purpose of your life ....Good bless you and Ian....

  • @sharicamonet9675
    @sharicamonet9675 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have been so ignorant. I never realized that these actions are caused by pain sometimes and not just a need to commit carnage and release rage from an evil individual. My Goodness, even a parent of one of the victims, I be willing to bet they could feel sympathy for this young man.

  • @awake8787
    @awake8787 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Jeez man let him reflect for a few sec before u rapid fire question him

    • @TheDominicKellmanPodcast
      @TheDominicKellmanPodcast ปีที่แล้ว

      Trust me lool

    • @apatheticaesthetic.
      @apatheticaesthetic. ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right??!! It’s like he’s emotionless and asking question and question. Not even giving the guy time to even answer the fucking question. Like.. he’s not even waiting for answer and in the beginning it’s like he’s telling the dudes story for him. I have no idea why all of these people are saying “awesome interview, man”, to @IanBick because watching this with the way he was stone faced and unemotionally asking questions and also asking leading questions that are wrong meaning he didn’t even bother to read up on his guest is just ridiculous. Just because you went to prison doesn’t mean you should automatically have a TH-cam channel. Plus he asked surface questions at best. There could have been much more substance to this powerful story.

  • @travisodell9708
    @travisodell9708 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Man. This is fucking powerful.. I feel his pain.

  • @featherweight1910
    @featherweight1910 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Thank you Jon for sharing your story and reflection. I was present for a school shooting and lost a classmate. Over a decade later, it still sneaks up on me from time to time and my lingering question is always “why?” Usually we never get to hear that, and I appreciate you openly talking about it. I am a teacher now and my story is mainly helpful to prepare for a response, but yours is vital for the prevention of future violence. Please stay engaged with young folks and I wish you all the best.

    • @Jonseekingpeace
      @Jonseekingpeace 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm sorry you and your classmates experience that tragedy. I'm glad you're a teacher now. A couple of my friends from high school became teachers also, and we have good conversations about how to work with students who have psychological or behavioral issues and how to make the classroom safer. It's a hard conversation but it needs to happen to save people in the future

  • @mikesexo5386
    @mikesexo5386 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This dude needs to be a voice Actor Narrator he has the perfect voice for it

  • @YoutubeRemix06
    @YoutubeRemix06 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its scary to listen to this as a highschool student. I feel scared sometimes at school because of shootings.

    • @tomkeppler3519
      @tomkeppler3519 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wait till you get out in the real world. You'll really be scared

  • @swaggdinero8000
    @swaggdinero8000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Locked In" 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @Amy.-Swervin
    @Amy.-Swervin 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for your courage and bravery for sharing your story. Hopefully someone going thru a similar situation will see this, and it will get through to them and help them see there are other ways out. You paid your debt to society, and get out and continue to use your experience to try and help people. I follow you on TikTok and am proud to say it. Forget about the negative comments. They have no idea what you were going through or what life in a cage for 17 years is like. Proud of you Jon!!

  • @PinchiExivion
    @PinchiExivion ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This homeboy sounds just like Edward Snowden lol

  • @Glegman8
    @Glegman8 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    “Now what happens next” lol

  • @TheOutlawFeminist
    @TheOutlawFeminist ปีที่แล้ว +5

    for all those with other learning disabilities... you need a 504. no school wants to allow this umbrella because the accountability and responsibility level is way higher than an IEP! INSIST ON A 504!

    • @bandccoresohio
      @bandccoresohio ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What is that?

    • @laurajane4806
      @laurajane4806 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bandccoresohio No Scarlet Letter - The parents take over catching them up. As is customary for government agencies, the parent choice to have a 504 Plan is not presented. Only their program, the IEP system is presented.

    • @lisachristinaconfirmed5067
      @lisachristinaconfirmed5067 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is NOT true- a 504 is and IEP “ lite” and BOTH are legal documents that MUST be followed by law by staff and administration. I know my son is in special education.

  • @joshua-nf3rx
    @joshua-nf3rx 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Jon- your an amazing example of awareness, accountability , growth and survival. It seems like the person who grabbed you from behind actually saved your life. I truly hope life brings you success and happiness .
    Or your just a total sociopath and faked this whole interview

    • @triple_gem_shining
      @triple_gem_shining 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      😅 👍💓 he's definitely sorry

    • @Jonseekingpeace
      @Jonseekingpeace 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I appreciate your comment, and I even chuckled at the ending. I am sincere and doing my best to raise awareness to hopefully save lives

  • @eanash2590
    @eanash2590 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    I’m not sure how much of this conversation has been edited out of the video, but in future interviews it would be smart to offer them breaks or reassuring comments when they begin crying or start breaking down. Allow them to collect their thoughts or emotions. There were some instances where you come off as a little pushy. Other than that, great interview Ian!

    • @YTT718
      @YTT718 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I thought the same thing

    • @nempensar
      @nempensar ปีที่แล้ว

      reassuring who? the wannabe school shooter? show him no mercy, hes scum.

    • @jessecharters513
      @jessecharters513 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      You know what I think may be missing is responses instead of just follow-up questions not related to the answer. Just moving on to a totally different question instead of digging a bit deeper to an answer may be beneficial to the interview.

    • @DoctorDiz
      @DoctorDiz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pushy is one way to put it

    • @prepperandson1399
      @prepperandson1399 ปีที่แล้ว

      He shit people oh well push on sir

  • @TheBullyDisciple
    @TheBullyDisciple ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode

  • @skree100
    @skree100 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You’re an excellent interviewer. Others in post prison genre still clearly lack the empathy and come over as self centred, the very traits that led to their incarceration yet you’re manner provides the interviewee space. No alpha male competing that often ruins potentially great guests from opening up. Great to watch your channel developing.

  • @erinjones6093
    @erinjones6093 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This podcast gives such a amazing pov of those incarcerated and their perspective of their crimes

  • @Arykperry
    @Arykperry 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Wow this guy has really become very self aware !!!

  • @bunk9991
    @bunk9991 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nothing justifies what this guy did but it is obvious he is in deep deep pain from what he did. He was tortured by sexual abuse and the horrible state of mental illness and the lack of quality, affordable therapists to help only made his choices worse. He is a changed person who is vulnerable and honestly tells his story. I feel so bad for this guy. It wasnt fair what happened to him, he didnt deserve any of the treatment he got from the law and then imprisoned at 17 to one of the worst correctional facilities in the U.S. is probably more than I could have stood. You are an incredible human Jon! Do not ever doubt that.

  • @vunit243
    @vunit243 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    POWERFUL

  • @paperchazer8405
    @paperchazer8405 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man this show helps me just came home after 16 yrs in shirly max Massachusetts for traffiking drugs but wow it absolutely gives me hope.ina sence seinh others turn there life around

    • @Jonseekingpeace
      @Jonseekingpeace 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There is a lot of us with turned our lives around and are doing well. Look up Jesse Crosson, Marci Mari, Colin Rae, Cliff Panizich, Comrade Sinque, and Keri Blakinger. There’s many others too!
      Hope you continue to do well here on the outside!!

  • @Pineapple-co6fe
    @Pineapple-co6fe 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    You mean the rock bottom of your own choices? Mfs will blame anything but the consquences of their own actions

    • @isiahfeliciano9566
      @isiahfeliciano9566 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And yet you’ve never been s/a as a child at 6 or 7 when you don’t even understand what’s happening to you love to hear someone as ignorant as you speaking on a subject you know nothing of not blaming anything he’s giving an explanation

  • @brians7901
    @brians7901 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    20 years was fair considering nobody died.

  • @Allyourbase1990
    @Allyourbase1990 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This guy just doesn’t seem like he’s even capable of a shooting. So crazy .hope he stays happy

  • @nokkgarcia884
    @nokkgarcia884 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’ve seen documentary on these things and it’s left me with this feeling of why what caused them to think I must hurt these innocent kids but this vidoe really explains the mind set and what lead up to it also his voice is nightmare fuel

  • @Unknown74658
    @Unknown74658 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    All i hear from him is a whole lot of bullshit and zero accountability. He got lucky he didn’t kill anyone. Him and I know that he lied when he said he wasn’t going inside that school with the intent to kill but to be killed, he knew exactly what he wanted to do with that shotgun that day and somehow he’s out free again trying to make a living on social media about what he did. Pathetic

  • @sayanimslayer3437
    @sayanimslayer3437 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This was an EXTREMELY well done and very very powerful interview… I just found your channel and I’m definitely going to subscribe… I myself did some really bad stuff when I was 14, me and my “friend” almost killed this guy with a baseball bat. I was tried as a juvenile and sentenced til I was 21 in NY. I ended up getting out on kid parole after 3 years. It was absolutely insane in lock up. Fighting everyday, slabbing and slashing atleast once or twice a week, horrible things… PTSD is a very very real thing I came to realize after I got older (and wasted another 4 years in prison and jail)…
    I’ve done a lot of bad things when I was younger and TRUST ME I now believe in karma… I got away with ALOT… but that karmic debt HAD to be paid and sure enough in 2021 I was almost murdered myself by some lunatic with a knife. I definitely think I payed my debt, in full, after that. BUT the police around my way don’t give a damn.. once you got a record, they will NEVER STOP MESSING WITH YOU. I get harassed and stopped by police constantly, to the point where I got a dashcam so I was able to capture their illegal stops, searches etc etc. finally filed a lawsuit against the NCPD and I’m awaiting my payout, and then I’m getting the hell off Long Island and never looking back…
    Peace and love.

    • @sayanimslayer3437
      @sayanimslayer3437 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was locked up at the JDC in Westbury NY, then st Mary’s, got kicked out for catching another charge, went back to the JDC, then Spofford for about a month, then upstate to Tryon and Harlem Valley corrections. DFY/OCFS… Straight up gladiator school forreal… Razor tag was a very real “game”… Sunday night fights at Tryon where the “staff” would force kids to fight while everyone took bets, kids being abused in every way possible by both inmates and the “staff”… it was total insanity… this was 2002 to 2005.. was out for a year and then got locked up for a year in 2006, got out was good til 2009, caught another assault for a stabbing incident and went away for another 3 years as an adult… I’d choose adult prison over ANY of those juvenile prisons I was in ANYDAY.

    • @Jonseekingpeace
      @Jonseekingpeace 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sounds like you're doing a little bit better today although struggling with some things. I'm not active on TH-cam that much but I'm gonna start trying to be. If I can help you somehow please let me know

    • @sayanimslayer3437
      @sayanimslayer3437 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I truly appreciate that and I appreciate YOU. I mean that. I just gotta get out of NY and never look back… when I get my settlement I’m out of here. Until then, I just been trying to give back. I wish there was a way for me to get the chance to speak to the juveniles at the JDC I did time at (Spofford, Tryon, and Harlem Valley are all closed now THANKFULLY for the kids) I would love to try and help kids avoid the path I went down.

  • @jameskarins1717
    @jameskarins1717 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how does this not have a million views?

  • @seanreimuth
    @seanreimuth ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Heavy topic! Crazy what happened to him.

  • @yep5689
    @yep5689 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn what a twist in the story

  • @mickeys8716
    @mickeys8716 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I feel sorry for the guy, his actions is sealed with his faith. But the schools better help those that say they need help need to actually go and help this type of people. It could get worst.

  • @uffy
    @uffy ปีที่แล้ว +6

    man Ian don't play with those questions. another great episode

  • @mi.terpology
    @mi.terpology 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Tubi acting 😂

  • @tylerlcollins1260
    @tylerlcollins1260 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im glad to hear hes. Not playing the blame game . The teacher's that grabbed him had way more balls than all them cops from Texas that were armed and still pusst out .