John Moss Threat at Reunion: 'Still Seeking Vengeance' 20 Years After Bullying
Jason Moss was tired of dealing with bullies, and as his class reunion approached, he launched a planned attack to confront his childhood nemeses. He has since been arrested for making threats against his former bullies and faces up to one year in prison.
"I was picked on and bullied by a bunch of you when I went to school, and I wanted to kill everyone that hurt me," he reportedly posted on his Facebook page. "I'm still seeking vengeance on all those who bullied and harassed me when I was growing up or went to school. You people do not know what you did to me."
His classmates, noting the threats, called authorities, who investigated the claims and took Moss into custody before the reunion could take place. Moss had attended the Marshall High School and apparently had such a rough time he threatened he "would have started the Columbine shootings" at graduation 20 years ago.
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It's a sad state of affairs that a grown man would make such charges 20 years after the bullying occurred. According to StopBullying.gov, childhood bullying can cause "depression and anxiety, increased feelings of sadness and loneliness, changes in sleep and eating patterns, and loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy."
"These issues may persist into adulthood," the organization notes. In his mug shot, Moss appears to be reliant on oxygen, which could be related to psychological and physical stress. He was released after posting bail on Saturday, giving alumni a chance to enjoy the festivities without fear or threat.
"Anytime someone puts a threat out there in a public forum and threats of that nature, we're going to take them seriously," Detective Mark Clancy told KENS 5.
Moss faces misdemeanor charges and could serve up to one year in prison if found guilty.
