From the military policeman who ended the active-shooter killing spree... a true story of mass murder and aviation disaster.
On 20 June 1994, a disturbed airman shot his mental-health doctors before opening fire on the patrons and staff of an Air Force hospital. Four days later, a B-52 bomber crashed while performing air-show maneuvers, killing her crew and a pilot who was known for his reckless flying. Two fatal tragedies that occurred suddenly... but not without warning.
As a young military policeman, Andy Brown saved countless lives when he confronted a deranged gunman and put and end to his murderous shooting spree. Brown was hailed as a hero, but was haunted by the lives he was unable to save. While attempting to make sense of the tragedy, the former criminal investigator discovered that numerous people had recognized the signs of impending violence and disaster and had attempted to intervene.This compelling narrative gives a voice to the ordinary men and women who witnessed the extraordinary tragedies unfold and reveals the leadership culture that allowed two men to travel unchecked on a path toward destruction.
With cinematic clarity and suspense-novel pacing, Warnings Unheeded delivers an unprecedented look inside the mind of a would-be killer. It shares tales from aviators who were forced to fly with a dangerous pilot. It tells the story of courageous bystanders who became life-saving first responders, victims who fought to survive, and survivors who fought for answers, accountability and change. Part criminal biography, historical narrative and military memoir, Brown offers a candid insight into how he prepared for the deadly gunfight, gives a firsthand account of the lethal encounter and shares his experience with the hidden cost of becoming a "hero".
Find out why people say Warnings Unheeded is the best nonfiction storytelling they've seen in years. Read this page-turning true story of mental illness, mass murder, and military aviation disaster.
"A highly readable book ... from a unique source. Recommended for a wide audience." —Ron Franscell, Best Selling True-Crime Author of Delivered From Evil
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