Menu
Sign In Search Podcasts Charts People & Topics Add Podcast API Pricing

Dr. Fenton

👤 Person
567 total appearances

Appearances Over Time

Podcast Appearances

Murder In America
EP. 203: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 1)

If it didn't, it had to go for a little longer. James would later laugh recalling this memory because, for whatever reason, every time the noodles would stick to the cabinets, paint would peel off with it. But even so, they continued this little tradition. James also said that his parents attended every single event that he and his sister had growing up.

Murder In America
EP. 203: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 1)

If it didn't, it had to go for a little longer. James would later laugh recalling this memory because, for whatever reason, every time the noodles would stick to the cabinets, paint would peel off with it. But even so, they continued this little tradition. James also said that his parents attended every single event that he and his sister had growing up.

Murder In America
EP. 203: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 1)

If it didn't, it had to go for a little longer. James would later laugh recalling this memory because, for whatever reason, every time the noodles would stick to the cabinets, paint would peel off with it. But even so, they continued this little tradition. James also said that his parents attended every single event that he and his sister had growing up.

Murder In America
EP. 203: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 1)

Whether it was concerts or sporting events, they would always be there to support their children. Bob even coached James' soccer team. He would later say, quote, Jimmy was the happiest when he was playing soccer, end quote. So to him, even though he was working all the time and taking care of his ailing mother, it was important for him to be there for these special moments.

Murder In America
EP. 203: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 1)

Whether it was concerts or sporting events, they would always be there to support their children. Bob even coached James' soccer team. He would later say, quote, Jimmy was the happiest when he was playing soccer, end quote. So to him, even though he was working all the time and taking care of his ailing mother, it was important for him to be there for these special moments.

Murder In America
EP. 203: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 1)

Whether it was concerts or sporting events, they would always be there to support their children. Bob even coached James' soccer team. He would later say, quote, Jimmy was the happiest when he was playing soccer, end quote. So to him, even though he was working all the time and taking care of his ailing mother, it was important for him to be there for these special moments.

Murder In America
EP. 203: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 1)

But things weren't always perfect between the siblings. In fact, it was reported that when James was eight years old, his parents brought him to see a therapist after he threw a toy at his baby sister. His parents said that he would often throw things when he got upset, so they wanted to make sure everything was okay with him. They also told the therapist that James was very Nintendo-oriented.

Murder In America
EP. 203: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 1)

But things weren't always perfect between the siblings. In fact, it was reported that when James was eight years old, his parents brought him to see a therapist after he threw a toy at his baby sister. His parents said that he would often throw things when he got upset, so they wanted to make sure everything was okay with him. They also told the therapist that James was very Nintendo-oriented.

Murder In America
EP. 203: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 1)

But things weren't always perfect between the siblings. In fact, it was reported that when James was eight years old, his parents brought him to see a therapist after he threw a toy at his baby sister. His parents said that he would often throw things when he got upset, so they wanted to make sure everything was okay with him. They also told the therapist that James was very Nintendo-oriented.

Murder In America
EP. 203: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 1)

But again, these things aren't screaming future killer. Now throwing things when you're mad obviously isn't good, but kids that age don't know how to regulate their emotions. So tantrums are pretty common. So is being obsessed with your Nintendo. But still, his parents wanted James to work through these problems to ensure that he was getting the guidance he needed.

Murder In America
EP. 203: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 1)

But again, these things aren't screaming future killer. Now throwing things when you're mad obviously isn't good, but kids that age don't know how to regulate their emotions. So tantrums are pretty common. So is being obsessed with your Nintendo. But still, his parents wanted James to work through these problems to ensure that he was getting the guidance he needed.

Murder In America
EP. 203: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 1)

But again, these things aren't screaming future killer. Now throwing things when you're mad obviously isn't good, but kids that age don't know how to regulate their emotions. So tantrums are pretty common. So is being obsessed with your Nintendo. But still, his parents wanted James to work through these problems to ensure that he was getting the guidance he needed.

Murder In America
EP. 203: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 1)

And I think this just goes to show how present Bob and Arlene were in their children's lives. they saw a problem and they wanted to help however james would later say that his family wasn't really one to talk about their problems or their feelings bob would later say of their family quote we were more scientific non-emotional end quote which is probably why they took james to the therapist

Murder In America
EP. 203: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 1)

And I think this just goes to show how present Bob and Arlene were in their children's lives. they saw a problem and they wanted to help however james would later say that his family wasn't really one to talk about their problems or their feelings bob would later say of their family quote we were more scientific non-emotional end quote which is probably why they took james to the therapist

Murder In America
EP. 203: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 1)

And I think this just goes to show how present Bob and Arlene were in their children's lives. they saw a problem and they wanted to help however james would later say that his family wasn't really one to talk about their problems or their feelings bob would later say of their family quote we were more scientific non-emotional end quote which is probably why they took james to the therapist

Murder In America
EP. 203: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 1)

They knew that they weren't good at talking through these kind of things, so they turned to a professional. Now, his therapist would later note that James was, quote, quiet and non-communicative, end quote. But they also said he was polite, pleasant, and alert.

Murder In America
EP. 203: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 1)

They knew that they weren't good at talking through these kind of things, so they turned to a professional. Now, his therapist would later note that James was, quote, quiet and non-communicative, end quote. But they also said he was polite, pleasant, and alert.

Murder In America
EP. 203: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 1)

They knew that they weren't good at talking through these kind of things, so they turned to a professional. Now, his therapist would later note that James was, quote, quiet and non-communicative, end quote. But they also said he was polite, pleasant, and alert.

Murder In America
EP. 203: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 1)

Now, they did give him a diagnosis of oppositional defiant disorder, but apparently this was pretty common back then to give out as this generic condition so that the therapy sessions were covered by insurance. No criteria had to be met for it to be used, and it was essentially a placeholder for any behavioral issues a parent was concerned about.

Murder In America
EP. 203: COLORADO - The “Dark Knight Rises” Movie Theater Shooting (PT. 1)

Now, they did give him a diagnosis of oppositional defiant disorder, but apparently this was pretty common back then to give out as this generic condition so that the therapy sessions were covered by insurance. No criteria had to be met for it to be used, and it was essentially a placeholder for any behavioral issues a parent was concerned about.