Far Side Chats

What is it that makes some people abusive? What compels people to physically (or emotionally) harm another human? Are they born with these compulsions? Are they influenced by the way they’re raised? What about murder? When does abuse become not enough and murder is the only way to be fulfilled? For today’s case, we’re talking about the most notorious spree murderer in Arkansas - Ronald Gene Simmons. Music from goo.gl/9eQ5r1   In this episode we have audio from a 911 call. It's a little difficult to hear so, below is the transcript: Dispatcher: What is his name please? Caller: I don’t know. Dispatcher: Ask him if his name is Gene Simmons. Caller: Yes Dispatcher: His name is Gene Simmons? Caller: Yes Dispatcher: The suspect is a Gene Simmons, Gene Simmons. Okay, um...has he turned the gun over to you? Caller: No Dispatcher: Is he holding one? Caller: I’ve got one and he’s holding one. Dispatcher. Okay...you’ve got one and he’s holding one? Caller: Yes, but he’s not pointing it at me. Dispatcher: Is there anybod