The Killer at Thurston High (2000)

The Killer at Thurston High (2000) poster

In May 1998, a year before the massacre at Columbine High, 15-year-old Kip Kinkel murdered his mother and father, and then opened fire at Thurston High School in Springfield, Oregon, killing two fellow students and wounding 25 others. In this first in-depth television examination of a school shooter, FRONTLINE reveals the intimate inside story of how the “shy and likeable” Kip Kinkel from a solid middle-class family became the boy police call “a cold-hearted killer.”

Director: Michael Kirk
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Frank Ferrucci
Editing: Steve Audette
Production: PBS
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

dyslexia, oregon, usa, mental illness, gun violence, school shooting

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Killer at Thurston High about?
In May 1998, a year before the massacre at Columbine High, 15-year-old Kip Kinkel murdered his mother and father, and then opened fire at Thurston High School in Springfield, Oregon, killing two fellow students and wounding 25 others. In this first in-depth television examination of a school shooter, FRONTLINE reveals the intimate inside story of how the “shy and likeable” Kip Kinkel from a solid middle-class family became the boy police call “a cold-hearted killer.”
Who directed The Killer at Thurston High?
The Killer at Thurston High was directed by Michael Kirk.
Who stars in The Killer at Thurston High?
The Killer at Thurston High stars Peter J. Boyer, Kip Kinkel.
How long is The Killer at Thurston High?
The Killer at Thurston High has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
What genre is The Killer at Thurston High?
The Killer at Thurston High is a Documentary film.
Where was The Killer at Thurston High produced?
The Killer at Thurston High was produced in United States of America.