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Yes this story is sad, but if the killer really was autistic then you can't exactly blame him fully. That sounds terrible, but it is true, their minds work differently. I am saddened by this story, but I hope that it shines light on the fact that maybe these people do need places to stay in which they are monitored and watched over so things like this does not happen.
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It depends on how autistic he was. Are we talking aspergers? Is he able to support himself independently? Its a pretty slippery slope defining autism and what level impairs the individual enough for it to be an issue. This man obviously was not severely autistic as he had the ability to purchase weaponry and access a large amount of ammunition. In other words he had the ability to plan for the future. Generally I would be fine with sending those with severe autism to a mental institution after their parents die, sort of like a retirement home. I cannot though see tearing families apart, or just
defining if they should be in a mental institution, a valid option at all. It is basically impossible. And definitely not worth the risk.