Suspect in US July 4 shooting an alienated youth with dark online persona

Online, the 21-year-old known to friends and family as ‘Bobby’ showed a strong inclination for violence and anger at being overlooked. — Robert Crimo/via Reuters

HIGHLAND PARK, United States: Before he allegedly murdered seven spectators at a US Independence Day parade, the Highland Park community knew Robert Crimo as a quiet kid and former Cub Scout.

But online, the 21-year-old known to friends and family as “Bobby” showed a strong inclination for violence and anger at being overlooked.