Parents of gun range killings suspect thank victim

February 26, 2013 @ 3:39 pm

DALLAS (AP) - The parents of the man accused of killing former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle on a Texas gun range are publicly thanking the celebrated sniper for helping their son deal with post-traumatic stress disorder.

The mother of Eddie Ray Routh said Tuesday she and her husband want others with PTSD "to know their struggle is recognized."

In a statement, Jodi Routh also expressed hope that the tragedy will "somehow help in getting care and assistance for those in need."

Eddie Ray Routh is charged with a capital murder count and two murder counts stemming from the killings of Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield on Feb. 2.

The 25-year-old Routh has been described as a troubled vet who was hospitalized for mental problems.

Kyle wrote the best-selling book "American Sniper."


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  • Theodorethegreat wrote...
    Why doesn't someone
    February 4, 2013 1:47 pm
    just leave a belt in this idiot's cell? Save us the bill.
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  • twistedsteel wrote...
    True Hero
    February 4, 2013 7:54 pm
    People that would make despicable comments about this American hero put their ideology and character flaws on display for all to see. This man volunteered to serve his country and saved the lives of many of his fellow warfighters as a result. There are dozens of men who made it home safely thanks to Mr. Kyle. To all the misrable, brain washed,sheeple that would use his murder to further their ideology...Remember that this country exists because of people like Mr. Kyle and your meaningless existence pales in comparison.
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