The Teens Behind The Columbine High School Killing Spree | Absolute Documentaries 

The principal initially was going to stay until the freshman class from 1998/1999 graduated, but then he stayed another 20 years - until every single child enrolled in that district for 1998/1999 graduated. So very, very admirable.

That guy who learned to walk again is a true inspiration.

Nothing cowardly about surviving. But the survivors guilt is real. Also, the pain in Daniel's father's voice when talking about there being "no last school bus" is heartbreaking. I couldn't imagine how that must've felt.

Craig lost his sister and his 2 best friends. He lost some of the closest people. I feel so bad for everyone. This is just horrific

Man hearing Daniel's father talk is absolutely gut wrenching what they went through. Him waiting on that last bus to come and then to find out it wasn't coming is just 💔

The guy who said he felt like a “coward” he was just a boy. He didn’t know what to do in that situation. He did the only thing he could do. The cowards were the attackers.

I bet all these students who survived this shooting still get their hearts shattered every time they hear of another mass shooting that's taken place, especially when it's taken place at a school...

So homie just had a website dedicated to openly talking about unaliving people and no one thought maybe this is an unhinged person that needs serious help?? TF??

I know Craig will never see this but, never feel ashamed of what happened in that Library. What happened to your friends was out of your control and done, and you did what you had to so you could be here to tell us about them today. Rest In Peace to your two friends man

Craig Scott had to witness the massacre in the library, and witness his best friends get killed there as well. He's definitely an inspiration, but you can just see it in his eyes, that he's really messed up, even after all these years. He also lost his sister in the shooting. He probably suffers from PTSD, and probably can't sleep at night, unless he's heavily medicated. Poor guy. I hope he's doin alright these days.

The sad truth is that nothing seems to have changed, it is still happening.

We had a guy just like Dylan and Eric in high school and this was a couple years before Columbine. I remember telling my Mom, “I’m always really nice to Craig because if he decides to do something crazy, hopefully he’ll tell me to stay home that day.”

The pain in the face of Daniels father all these years later at the end of this video as those geese started flying by... it's absolutely heart wrenching. Tom loved his boy more than anything, and Daniel was such a kind and gentle soul. It just breaks my heart.

The young man with the dream of paralysis and then to be paralyzed after this sent chills to my soul

If people are wondering how long trauma lasts,......it lasts a lifetime. Ask anyone who endured a traumatic event and survived. You deal with it but it never leaves you. PTSD sets in soon after if not immediately.

They looked like such nice kids in their photos.. its sickening on what people can do.. RIP all the victims

That's got to be the worst feeling waiting for your kid after knowing what just happen at the school and not knowing if your kids are walking out. Sad

That was a horrible, HORRIBLE day. I was a high school senior in Georgia that day, and many of us, including me, just felt this ominous fear of whether surviving to graduation was even possible. I believe innocence was lost that day from then on.

Crying for Daniels dad, I hope he receives the help and support he needs ❤️❤️

All the kids killed. Would be in their 40’s now if they was alive still May they all rest in peace ✝️🕯️🕊️

I will never forget the fear that this put into me and my classmates in 5th grade. I hope all the victims and their families find peace with this horrible tragedy

I’ve heard about this shooting but I didn’t know any details up until now. This is horrifying to listen to. I can’t imagine how the students felt. My classmates think I’m being dramatic when I fear a shooting but just imagine yourself in this position.

I’ll never forget this, hearing all those kids and teachers and seeing the raw footage puts and even more eerie feeling in my stomach 😢 RIP to everyone who lost their life this day.

I was born and raised in Denver, lived not too far from columbine high-school. My father did some work for Daniel's father, in turn, I hung out with and spent some time with Daniel as a child. I will never forget this horrific day.

I remember when this happened. My own daughter was 18 months old at the time and I was watching TV and all of a sudden the news broke and interrupted the scheduled programming. I sat there in utter disbelief. Such a senseless tragedy that seems to repeat itself again and again. RIP to the victims and love and light to the families and survivors.

The survivor's guilt must be brutal for those who got out alive, and those who saw their fellow students/friends die that day.

That sweet boy who lost his friends and sister.. You are so brave! Not a coward.

@19:15 How heartless they were when they targeted a victim who didnt know to hide due to his disability... Poor soul.. RIP

A day I’ll never forget. I was in my journalism class which was in our library & we watched this unfold. One of my very good friends grew up in Littleton & was at the middle school close by when they heard all of this going on. Such a tragic day, I still wish they would release the basement tapes so we all can analyze the warning signs they showed.

I have a couple of buddies off here on RU-vid that lost family members that day...I still can't shake this day...when the anniversary rolls around I just can't...the heartache sinks in once more

The fact that the police just stayed outside and didn’t rush to help these kids is absolutely unbelievable and disgusting

May the people who passed away Rest In Peace and my deepest condolences to their families and friends.

My youngest had just started high school. She was home sick that day. We sat together and talked about how scary it was. She started planning that day, finding out how to get out of the school, where best to hide, and it just changed her. It made her more determined to survive through anything. Two years later, on 9-11, she was again home sick (her senior year) and her brother and family also lived with us. We all sat watching and at one point my daughter looked at me and said, "that's it. I can't stay home again. Every time I do, something bad happens." Broke my heart. She grown now, has a senior and a sophomore in high school and a new baby. She taught college biology and now researches. We got through it, but so many haven't since that day. Bless you Craig, walking was the best thing you could do, and I admire you for the courage to do it.

I heard Craig speak and met him over 15 years ago. He came and spoke at teachers meeting for our district. He was still very young at the time obviously. It was so moving listening for to him speak. I felt for him and think of him often and Rachel as well. She was an amazing young lady. So incredibly wise. My heart still breaks for all those young people and there families. As so many other since. Its always in the back of my mind each day as I go to work for the past 20 plus years. I just keep and extra awareness of my surroundings.

Hearing Daniels fathers grief was absolutely heartbreaking. I cant even fathom what it would feel like realizing that no more busses were coming.

When he said there was no last school bus my heart broke into a million pieces 😢

Wow. When all those birds flew over Daniels father, Goosebumps. Rest In Peace to all who was lost that day. And my thoughts and prayers are with all the victims families, and the survivors. ❤️💔🙏

I (along with pretty much every other person in high school when this happened) cannot and will never forget this. There’s just no adequate way to describe just how many lives were directly or indirectly affected by it.

It's not a bullying issue. It's a mental health issue.

When he said he slammed the door shut on his sister then he would never see her again I immediately started thinking of my little sisters and started crying 😭😭😭

Still so sad. I was 15 when this happened. Set the stage for what was to come. All these mass shootings in schools need to stop.

it was crazy being down the street when this happened. almost unreal hearing all the police cars flying down the street. even more emotional going to the memorial the next day

One of the survivors spoke at my school. He spoke of the loss and pain he felt. How much he missed his friends and how terrifying it was. It always stuck with me

Being a freshman in High School when this happened and now being 38 and a father of 2 this just hits so different now

i couldn’t help but break down and cry when the father said “it’s like they did it for daniel” 😢 44:32

I lived in the community when this happened. Just heartbreaking. God Bless all those who were impacted.

I will never forget that Friday afternoon in 1999. I was a young girl when the news of Columbine broke and my heart is still heavy with sorrow for all of the lives lost and all their loved ones that will continuously mourn them. 🥀

It's disheartening that we've become desensitized to mass shootings like this, for lack of a better word because no sane person ever truly can be, but this was truly one of those "where were you when?" moments...I remember exactly where I was, who I was with, and what I was doing when I first heard the news of this. I'll never fully shake it, especially since it was in most people's minds the match that lit the fuse of everything that's happened since.

This is exactly why bullying needs to be addressed in school.

Eric was a classic case of neglect from his pilot father who was probably never around. He probably never had any sort of discipline and was spoiled out of guilt of his own parents.

One lesson to be learned here, respect everyone around you and never let your guard down.

I had recently turned 10 when this tragedy happened, and I remember seeing it on the news that day, and for days and weeks afterward. I never forgot it. I'm so sorry for all those people lost and traumatized by this horrible tragedy.

I feel horrible for that young man that was telling the story.. I don't want to imagine what he's went through. It doesn't make sense why humans and especially kids could do this!? And what we're still hearing in the news lately just really concerns me. The future of this younger generation. Things don't seem to be getting better.. we're not put on this planet to kill each other! We're all meant to live life to it's fullest. We have to do better raising our children!! It's the most important part of life is how your raised!

I could never imagine this as a parent. I lost my brother when I was 16, he was 19, and all I remember is what it did to my parents!!!!

15 dead and 25 injured. I can’t imagine what evil possessed the two boys to enter into such a deadly rampage. Good luck entering heaven boys.

Absolutely heartbreaking. My heart goes out to all those that lost their lives and their family and friends. Also to all those that survived for the trauma and survivors guilt you had to go through. What happened was out of your control. You did what you had to to survive. I remember this happening at the time and it’s still as shocking and horrifying today as it was then

I like how that old guy calls a homicidal mass murderer "a nice gentle young man".

Craig calling himself a coward is heartbreaking…Eric and Dillion are the cowards!

My heart goes out to those who were affected by this tragedy 😢

My heart will forever be with every single family that had their son or daughters die that day. I recently went to the memorial, such a beautiful place. I was instantly hit w a wave of sadness you can literally physically feel the pain. Rip every single person who died that day. It’s so sad. It will never be nothing but tragic.

That ending with the father and the ducks.. you do not have a working empathy if that didn’t bring you to tears.

Powerful documentary 🙏

Dear Craig Scott, you carry a burden and guilt that isn't yours to carry. It wasn't your fault your sister was where she was and first to be killed. It wasn't your fault some friends were targeted in the library while you ran for your life. You did what anyone on this earth would have under the circumstances. Place the blame where it belongs: two young men who committed unspeakable acts on others. I pray God will lift the burden and guilt from your heart.

I was a freshman in high school at the time, our teachers put it on the news for all of us to watch and we were allowed to go home if we wanted, I stayed and couldn't believe what I was seeing. Ive seen many fights break out in my school but you would never imagine some kid doing these things

We had a shooting at my high school in LaFollette Tennessee. An assistant principal was killed. You never think it can happen where you live.

Crazy to think that this would set off a chain of unfortunate events till this day.. I remember in 3 grade when this broke out on the news my teacher couldn't stop crying. She had family members there....tradegy this still continues in 2022

I cried for 3 days when this happened :( I sent a donation to Columbine and they sent me a thank you card which I keep in my Bible

I feel like Craig definitely suffers from survivor guilt ☹️💔

This has absolutely ripped me apart. I am so very very sorry. R.I.P. to all you beautiful angels my deepest sympathy to all the families as I believe they are always by your side and you look up at the night sky the star that shines the brightest is them. God bless to you all. Love to all of you and those that survived.

I was a senior in high school, also about to graduate, and obviously remember this happening and learning of the horror all of these people we’re going through that day. At that time 4/20 was a day of Nirvana an inside joke our generation shared. Two messed up give to protect their innocence.

I remember watching the news on this story. I remember crying and scared because my step mom worked at a McDonald's. I didn't go into a McDonald's for at least 5 years after. So many lives could have been saved that day. May they all rest in peace.

Tom mauser and the other parents waiting for kids who were never coming home its heart breaking.

I remember being in highschool and watching the news coverage of this the morning after (can't believe they scrapped lessons and wheeled in a TV for that, by the way). I remember feeling totally safe, like somehow it could only happen some place else, never here, even though my highschool was no different than Columbine.

Over here in the U.K. we had a shooting in Dunblane Scotland, a man killed 16 children and one teacher, 15 others were injured, the school was a primary school and the children were between five and six years old, I went to get my children from our primary school at home time, the playground where we stood waiting was so quiet, everyone was in shock at what had happened to those poor children and their poor families. I will never forget that silence.

we remember eric and Dylan. let's not forget the others. i'm going to give the name of the victims, all in order of death, i think, and some comments made about them by family, friends etc. Rachel Scott- a young woman, who was making changes in her life to find her religion again. she wrote extensively about finding God again and following his lead. she wrote about how she wouldn't live long, but would make an impact. she also drew a columbine flower, with 13 tears falling form it. her family keep her message and life alive despite her being gone. Rachel was 17 years old. Daniel Rohrbough- a boy who is loved by his mixed family, both his mother and father adored him, he loved electronics and games, and looked froward to getting a driving license soon. Daniel was 15 years old. William "Dave" Saunders- a father of four loved Children and 5 grandchildren, a teacher at columbine for around 25 years, teaching computers and business' at the school were said to be "tell my family, i love them" dave was 47 years old. the only teacher to be killed during the shooting. Kyle Velasquez- a student with a learning difficulty, but happy and enjoyed life around him. he was a gentle giant, a lovable boy at heart, whos' family were going to spend their time staying with him. Kyle had a stroke at a young age, which left him with disabilities, despite this, he was loving and is adored by his family. Kyle fought a lot as a child to overcome the illness and now disability he had. Kyle's last words to his mother were "goodbye, i love you, mom". Kyle was 16 years old. Steven Curnow- his dream was to be a navy top gun piolet. this child was loved and close with both parents, despite them being divorced. his favorite colour was green, and he fell in love with aviation after a holiday to England. Steven had made repairs with his family shortly before the shooting. Steven was 14 years old. Cassie Bernall- This girl struggled with mental health herself as a younger teen, she was suffering and using unhealthy coping mechanisms to deal with this trauma. Eventually she found herself finding religion again and life became better to her. Cassie's story "the girl who said yes" is likley not hers, However it is possible she was praying before her death. Cassie was 17 years old. Isaiah Shoels- this child enjoyed comedy and music. Isaiah had been born with a defect of her heart, and had struggled yet overcome the disability this gave him, playing quarterback at school. at the time of his death, he was subject to racial comments, as passed away with a friend. he was popular at school, and after. both parents love their son. Isaiah was 18 years old. Matthew Kechter- Matt played football, both offensive and defensive and was well known for his laugh. he was also a strait-A student who would put his all into academics with impressively good results at school. Matt was killed with his friends by his side. Matt is adored by his family, and respected by his friends. Matt was 16 years old. Lauren townsend- Captain of the girls' volleyballs team, a candidate for valedictorian in her class, She had a very good school record, strait-A student, who often volunteered at animal shelters, heading for study in biology. Lauren is loved by her family, and still remembered today, as her parents received a gift from Oklahoma. a tree that survived the bombing of Oklahoma still gives seed, and one of these seeds was gifted to her family after her death. Lauren was 18 years old. John Tomlin- this young boy was newer to the area of columbine, having moved their in 1995, about 4 years before the shooting. he found it difficult at first, but soon found comfort in the baptist church, and was a devoted church-goer. Having just gotten his license, and a new car he was saving up for for many years, life was looking good. he is adored by his family who claim he had a very good sense of humor. John was 16 years old. Kelly Flemming- very new to the area, Kelly moved there 18 months prior to the shooting. she was shy and reserved, loved Halloween, and adored reading. her dream was to be an author. her mother mentioned kelly had come home from school, 2 months prior to the shooting saying she was no longer shy. kelly is loved by her family. Kelly was 16 years old. Daniel Mauser- this young boy excelled in math and science. Daniel loves his parents deeply, and they love him in return. he was very much important in their lives. Daniel's father has worked around the issue surrounding gun violence, with a quote of "walking in daniel's shoes" after the shooting, he received Daniel's items back. in particular a pair of shoes daniel wore on the 20th of april 1999. they wore the same size, and so he wore his shoes to events, when talking about gun violence. Daniel was shy but also coming out of his shell. his father wrote a book after, talking about the incident. Daniel was 15 years old. Corey DePooter- Cory enjoyed the active life, he enjoyed hunting, golf, fishing and hiking, as well as wrestling. fishing was his passion, he loved it, helping his friend's and sister about it. loved by his family, Corey was classed as the "all-American" boy. Corey was 17 years old. ill fix any mistakes via edit. if anything is inccorect, let me know, most of this was from memory. these are the victims. these are the innocent lives taken by Eric and Dylan. yes, Dylan had issues that may have been able to be solved, but that did not happen, and instead we are left with a webpage, books, documentaries and memorials to preserve these victims memories now.

Gut wrenching….Unfortunately this has become far too common in our society. Prayers for all

My heart goes out ro all the students who were killed and their families who will never be the same. My heart goes out to all the survivors of that school and their families who will be scarred for life and had witnessed such a horrible act of violence that a majority of us will never witness ourselves. But in the decades since this tragedy this type of event has become all too common whether in a school a parade a restaurant or any public place. Mass shootings have become all too frequent. Lastly, I want to draw attention to one person who shed light as best she could on the Columbine tragedy About 15 years ago I came across an article that I think everyone should take the time to read as it put the hook in me and to this day I still think of this words written and the one picture that accpanies the article. The picture is thst of a young boy who is smiling for the camera and a birthday cake laid out on the table in front of him. Seated next to the little boy is a middle aged woman who has her arm bent at an angle and her hand supporting her chin as she looks like she had a long day at work but wanted to make her sons birthday as special as it could be at that moment. The article written many years later after Columbine is that of the mother of Dylan Klebold and her recollection of the events leading up to that horrific day and her struggle to deal with the tragedy and in search of any signs she somehow missed and or was unable to see with regards to her son who along with Eric Harris committed such a horrible series of crimes. Her position on this and her memory are candid and with absolute empathy and sorrow that her son the young happy boy about to enjoy his birthday many years before in the picture accompanying the article would as he would later inflict such horror on the community and a nation and the world. For parents who have young children who soon will be heading into their teenage years and later adulthood I highly recommend you read her story. It's well written and a complete eye opener. I think her courage to engage this reveal and tell the world should be noted..

Grievous injuries and gruesome death can happen to anybody at any time (very grim). Audience wishes survivors all the best. Cheers!

Sending love and peace to the victims and their families. So heartbreaking.

My hearts & prayers to all those affected in the terror & those whom like me, who felt very shaken & upset, warching this video. Peace be to all my fellow humans.

This tragic event --- I'll never forget... 😔 I heard about this when I brought my newborn son home from the hospital. I remember sitting there wondering -- will my son make it in this crazy world.. or will his life be cut short by gun violence or God only knows what else.... (I was 19 -- by then, I had already lost several of my friends to gun violence, overdose, and "self-harm".) I hope that these survivors & the families will find contentment one day... 🙏🏻❤

Now that I am 24 years old, hearing about all this is devastating. The stress and anger felt throughout this video brings me to tears. I just wonder if the shooters got the help they needed that none of this would happen.

Absolutely heartbreaking to hear these stories

Really sad. I was 18 when this happened, I can't believe it's been 23 years since this happened.

I was only 11 when this went down, but I remember back then the drills etc that were put in place over this. YEARS later, after I was graduated. There was actually a shooting at my old high school. Man did that rock the town at the time.

Daniel Mauser’s father seems to have never been able to find peace after losing his son. I can only wish peace, to some degree, for these parents. I can’t even try to imagine their pain. All the parents over the years, that have lost children to these travesty’s, such a deep, unfathomable loss is beyond me. God willing, someday this will be written about as a time in our history plagued by an unreasonable war within our own schools. And will be spoken of in only the past tense. Until then, I discuss with my daughter what she ought to do in such a situation, and her classes are interrupted with active shooter drills. This shouldn’t be happening. Yet it is.

It’s absolutely messed up that someone would ever think of attacking a school like they are only students who did nothing wrong-

No parent should ever go through this rest in peace😭

This event definitely reverberated throughout the country. I was in 8th grade in April 1999 in NJ and I remember everyone talking about columbine and trench coat mafia. At that time, I think everyone around our age was looking at their own classmates and wondering what was really going through the minds of some of the less popular kids or those who were socially awkward. This was one of the few major events I will never forget along with OJ Simpson and then of course, 9/11.

It’s just anger and grief with stories like these, my heart is with the families

Watching and hearing of this for the first time and can’t control my tears 😭, my heart broke into pieces.. We live in a cruel world 💔💔💔

this is so sad, heart goes out to all involved

My grandchildren were bullied and our local school did nothing but twist it that it must be them causing it. I the school counselors, teachers and bullies who got away with it were repulsive and the reason why these atrocities happen.

It's a long time ago, but it definitely still remains a sad, scary story.

i was lucky enough to meet Rachel Scott’s father in a assembly at my middle school. he’s such a sweet man that didn’t deserve what happened to his child. at least rachel is happy in heaven knowing she’s in a better place. she was ok with the fact she wasn’t going to live very long. R.I.P to all the victims of Columbine ❤

Yep, I’m from Colorado & this mass shooting is what started it all, now seems common in multiple states with multiple schools. Such A shame

I remember this day well.. it set the stage for the horror of school shootings 😔

The most alarming thing about watching this documentary is the realization that NOTHING has changed since. All of these kids, and all of the subsequent victims of school shootings, have died in vain. 💔💔

I remember when this happened, I was in 8th grade and a classmate ran in and turned on the TV and I was like wtf is happening?? Now as a dad I'm terrified everyday sending my kids to school and daycare. Even though both places require badge entry or a code to get in the door. I'm still nervous all day and living my worst nightmare.

This is actually disgusting it makes me sick to my stomach,no joke when those geese flu up in the sky for that victim gave me chills