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5 unusual facts about Virginia Tech massacre


Cardinal Courier Media

Besides material that had been featured in the print Courier a week before, the site featured exclusive online coverage and reaction to the Virginia Tech tragedy.

Joe Saunders

As the only active major league player at the time from Virginia Tech, Saunders received special dispensation to wear a Virginia Tech cap during the April 20, 2007, game against the Seattle Mariners to honor the victims of the Virginia Tech massacre.

Lucinda Roy

Roy received some attention in April 2007 when, after the Virginia Tech massacre, it was revealed that two years earlier she recognized spree shooter Seung-Hui Cho's behavior and writings.

Nicholas Winset

After the Virginia Tech massacre, Winset received media attention after posting a series of videos on YouTube discussing his termination from Emmanuel College in Boston.

Stephen Joel Trachtenberg

Trachtenberg withdrew from the keynote position citing the Virginia Tech massacre without further elaboration.


Charles Figley

In April 2007, Figley coordinated with the Green Cross the organization's emergency mental health service and counselling response to the Virginia Tech massacre.

Paul Helmke

In the wake of the Virginia Tech Massacre in April 2007, Helmke made many network appearances on such programs as the CBS Evening News and ABC World News, discussing and arguing for more restrictive gun control.


see also

James Bishop

Jamie Bishop (1971–2007), German language instructor and Virginia Tech massacre victim