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Found: Missing Mental Health Records of Va. Tech Shooter

Files had been removed from university clinic illegally

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 22, 2009 11:42 AM CDT

(Newser) – The mental health records of the gunman behind the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre have been found in the home of a former director of the university’s clinic, reports the AP. Seung-Hui Cho’s records were illegally taken from the clinic more than a year before the attack, says a memo from Gov. Tim Kaine’s legal counsel. Police are investigating.

Kaine expressed disappointment that the records had remained missing until a lawsuit by victims’ families prompted their discovery. The delay sparks questions over the state's investigation. “Deception comes to my mind,” says the mother of a student injured in Cho's rampage. “It gives me the impression: ‘What else are they hiding?’” The state intends to release the records soon.

South Korean Christians stage a candlelight vigil for the victims of the Virginia Tech shooting massacre, near the US Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, April 25, 2007.
South Korean Christians stage a candlelight vigil for the victims of the Virginia Tech shooting massacre, near the US Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, April 25, 2007.   (AP Photo)
This undated photo released by the Virginia State Police shows Seung-Hui Cho, 23.
This undated photo released by the Virginia State Police shows Seung-Hui Cho, 23.   (AP Photo)
Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine makes remarks at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, Jan. 8, 2009.
Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine makes remarks at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, Jan. 8, 2009.   (AP Photo)
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COMMENTS
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Shannonals
Jul 24, 2009 8:32 AM CDT
Quite doubt he was a targeted individual, more likely he knew that the student had made statements in the past about shooting people and decided to hide the evidence because he failed to report it to the Police.
hamsammichs
Jul 22, 2009 5:52 AM CDT
This is interesting. Are they hiding something about this guy?
Unaffiliated
Jul 22, 2009 5:22 AM CDT
Why would the director bring these confidential records home? Do your work with sensitive information at work.

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