In the aftermath of Maine's deadliest shooting, a woman who lost her husband and son is seeking access to the gunman's medical and military records. Cynthia Young, whose husband Bill and 14-year-old son Aaron were among the 18 killed on Oct. 25, 2023, in Lewiston, has filed a petition to become a special administrator of shooter Robert Card's estate. This move, unopposed by Card's son and sole heir, may help families "understand why the mass shooting occurred and what steps could have been taken to prevent it," her filing said.
The shooting occurred at a bowling alley and a bar that were targeted by Card, an Army reservist. An independent commission reported that both the Army Reserve and law enforcement missed chances to address Card's psychiatric crisis and confiscate his weapons. Young's petition indicates that obtaining these records is crucial for the families and attorneys preparing lawsuits. Four law firms are jointly representing 90 plaintiffs, and Young's filing said someone needs to function as administrator of the estate to sign the releases needed to get information in the hands of those making claims. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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