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Coberger's background is as complex as it is troubling. A criminology PhD student, he had studied infamous serial killers such as Ted Bundy, alongside spree killers and misogynists like Elliot Rodger—whose 2014 attack in California bears notable similarities.
Ward highlights that Coberger had been researching individuals like Elliot Rodger, infamous for his misogynistic views and hate-fueled murders aimed at women. Rodger’s manifesto and online videos expressed a desire for revenge against women who rejected him, echoing some of Coberger's documented interests and possible motivations.