Murder in the Mailroom: The “Going Postal” Phenomenon

The “Eccentric” Creep Who Made Women Especially Uncomfortable

He held many jobs and was usually seen as “eccentric” and “bull-headed.” But he never engaged with his co-workers; he ignored them or made nasty comments. His female coworkers were especially creeped out by him. One employee at the Oklahoma Air National Guard refused to be alone with him.

A picture of female members of the Oklahoma Air National Guard.

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She said he would stare at her, making her feel “nude.” Other female co-workers complained about him staring at them constantly and rubbing up against them. One last incident, where he cornered a woman in the elevator, finally got him fired.

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