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May 30, 2014 · A FORMER roommate of mass murderer Elliot Rodger says he moved out of the apartment he shared with the disturbed youth because he had a “bad feeling”.
May 30, 2014 · Elliot Rodger's Ex-Roommate Expresses Guilt Over Not Taking Action. He said he moved out because living with Rodger make him "uncomfortable." Chris Rugg, a junior at the University of...
- Julian Kimble
- Buzzfeed Contributor
May 26, 2014 · The parents of one of his roommates are speaking out to say that their son was eager to move out and away from Rodger.
May 29, 2014 · The former roommate of Santa Barbara killer Elliot Rodger said today he had a "bad feeling" about him and had an "opportunity to help" his troubled roommate.
- Veronika Weiss, 19
- Katherine Cooper, 22
- Christopher Michaels-Martinez, 20
- Weihan Wang, 20
- Cheng Yuan Hong, 20
- George Chen, 19
Despite only being a freshman, Veronika made a lasting impression on her friends in her first year at UCSB. Remembered as "sweet and friendly," she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. A tomboy at heart, Veronika grew up loving sports. In high school, she joined the cross-country, swimming and water polo teams — all while earning straigh...
As a senior, Cooper was just weeks away from graduating. Like Veronika, she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. Cooper grew up in Chino Hills, Calif., and former teachers described her as smart and unforgettable. "She was one of 2,500 students I've taught over the years, but Katie was a standout," one high school teacher told L.A. Times...
For Christopher, graduating from UCSB was not the end of his academic career. Not only did the California native, who was studying English, plan only graduating in three years with a high GPA, but he also planned to attend law school, NBC Newsreported. "Chris was a really great kid," his father, Richard Martinez, said at a news conference at the ti...
Before he was fatally stabbed, Weihan told his parents he wanted to move out of the apartment he, Rodger and Hong shared for the next school year, according to NBC Bay Area. His parents told the outlet that Weihan was best friends with victims Hong and Chen but didn't get along with Rodger. At UCSB, Weihan studied computer programming. That summer,...
Hong was reportedly always nice to his fellow classmates and computer programmers. "He was just a really smart guy," one student who worked with Hong at a 24-hour programming marathon told L.A. Times. "He gave us tips, and we just kind of talked." Hong was raised in Taipei, Taiwan, according to his Facebook page. He graduated from high school in Sa...
When he wasn't with friends Hong or Weihan, Chen could be found giving back to the community. At college, Chen volunteered with the Buddhist-based organization Tzu Chi and sometimes helped elderly neighbors get their mail or take out their trash, the L.A. Timesreported. "He was always very sweet and helpful," his mother, Kelly Wang, told the paper....
- Harriet Sokmensuer
May 30, 2014 · A former roommate of the man who police say killed six people in a bloody rampage in California last week before taking his own life says he saw warning signs but failed to act.
Jun 21, 2014 · Chen’s parents wanted him to live on campus for another year, so a third roommate was assigned to Apartment No. 7 in the charcoal-gray complex on Seville Road. His name was Elliot Rodger.
