Transgender Shooter's Writings Reveal Deep Personal Struggles

Audrey Hale's notes detail gender dysphoria, personal fantasies, and reflections on identity

Hale's writings included fantasies about having a male body and detailed personal struggles with gender identity.
The notes, found in Hale's vehicle, were obtained by Tennessee Star and span nearly four dozen pages.
Hale expressed feelings of being 'born wrong' and described the experience of being raised as a girl as 'torture.'
Authorities and the FBI opposed the release of the writings, citing concerns over public misinformation and safety.
The writings have sparked discussions on mental health and gender identity in the context of tragic violence.