For news that's fun and never boring, visit our channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/TomoNewsUSSubscribe to stay updated on all the top stories:http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=TomoNewsUSStay connected with us here:Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TomoNewsUSTwitter @tomonewsus http://www.twitter.com/TomoNewsUSGoogle+ http://gplus.to/TomoNewsUS-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-Please watch: \"Crying dog breaks the internets heart but this sad dog story has a happy ending\" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4prKTN9bYQc-~-~~-~~~-~~-~- 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. This man was considered the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history and had claimed to kill 255 people. Just weeks after his release in July 2011, he was diagnosed with PTSD at a Veterans' hospital and put on medication. Chris Kyle was shot and killed at a shooting range in Erath County, Texas, alongside his friend Chad Littlefield on February 2, 2013. Were so thrilled that we have the verdict that we have tonight, Kyles mother, Judy, told reporters. Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield were shot and killed by a former Marine that they had taken to a gun range as therapy to address his PTSD in 2013. He says Routh instead led them on a chase. By the time Kyle returned home after four combat deployments in Iraq, with two Silver Stars and three Bronze Stars to his name, however, his time as a sniper had taken its toll. Prosecutors are building a timeline of Eddie Ray Rouths actions before and after the murders. He was saved by the protective strength of his helmet and body armour. In 2011, he started the FITCO Cares Foundation, and the next year he published his book, American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal American Sniper. Asked whether he regretted any of his kills, he told D Magazine, I regret the people I couldnt kill before they got to my boys., Still, he told D that he didnt feel like a hero. 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The 46-year-old was featured in her husband's autobiography and its subsequent film directed by Clint Eastwood, American Sniper. Continue your flu-free streak with these tips to stay healthy this flu season. Kyle was not a soldier particularly racked by conscience. It speaks volumes about what can happen when help comes to veterans a little too late. [6], Routh was a 25-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran from Lancaster, Texas. Looking through the telescopic sight of a bolt-action sniper rifle, he saw a flash of yellow as the woman took something from beneath her clothing and yanked at it. A final scene of 'American Sniper' showing Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle's gory death at a rifle range was cut after the victim's wife urged screenwriters to leave it out for the sake of. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Bestseller: Kyle's naked hatred of enemies, who he described as savages shocked some, but the American Sniper became an instant bestseller, selling 800,000 copies to date. With his friend Chad Littlefield riding shotgun, Kyle picked up Routh and drove him to a shooting range at Rough Creek Lodge in rural Texas. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Kick start your weekday mornings with news updates from Good Morning America (GMA) and Sundays with This Week with George Stephanopoulos. Littlefield responded, "Watch my six," military slang meaning "watch my back. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Routh later told a police officer that Kyle and Littlefield wouldnt talk to me. He also felt that he was in danger, explaining during an interview after his arrest that he felt that, If I didnt take out [Kyles] soul, he was going to take mine next.. Until that shocking moment, Kyles story had been one of legend if not controversy. 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Rowing machines simulate a realistic on-the-water rowing experience. His intuition, though, wouldnt be enough to save him. As his reputation grew, so did the bounty on his head - it shot up from $20,000, increasing to $80,000. Notorious YouTube prankster strikes again: How Daniel 'Jarvo' Jarvis invaded The Oval, X Factor stage, a 'My hatred for you keeps me alive and we will never forgive you', father tells drink-driver who was Is this the real reason Amazon 'axed' Jeremy Clarkson? Today with their high-tech gadgetry, monstrous firepower and steely individualism they have become the superstars of the battlefield. Kyle's life came to a tragic end on February 2, 2013, when he and a colleague, Chad Littlefield, were shot at a gun range outside of Forth Worth, Texas, by Eddie Ray Routh, an ex-Marine who had . "I found it somewhat odd that they were down there by themselves in an isolated area and that there was nobody there around them," he said. According to the civil suit complaint filed in a local Texas court, Long and his brother Stephen were taken to the range by a resort staffer on Aug. 3, 2009. Im sure theyve forgiven me.. Kyle was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 2009 and moved to Midlothian, Texas, with his wife Taya and two children. Routh was a 25-year-old Marine who had experienced post-traumatic stress disorder. Police believe he used the phone after the shooting to call his sister before driving Kyle's truck to her house. When Taya Kyle took the stand Wednesday, she told jurors that her husband met Routh . Tragically, their encounter would result in Chris Kyles death. February 8, 2013 / 10:46 AM The jury returned the verdict after fewer than three hours of deliberations. I was just making sure she didnt take any Marines with her, he wrote. "The guns and ammo were in control of Rough Creek Lodge all the way up until the time my client pulled trigger," Zook said. As the Marines prepared to move in for the first time, Kyle and his partner dashed into a well-placed apartment building on the edge of the city. Littlefield was hit seven times, including four that would have been instantly fatal. On February 2, 2013, Kyle and his buddy Chad Littlefield took another veteran to the shooting range. A public memorial service for the 38-year-old Kyle, reputed to be the deadliest sniper in American military history, is scheduled for Monday at Cowboys Stadium near Dallas. He doubled back to his home to find police officers waiting, Nash said, before leading police on a chase that ended because an officer slammed a police vehicle into the truck. Routh later was arrested near his house in Lancaster. 1. Complete coverage of Chris Kyle on Crimesider, First published on February 8, 2013 / 10:46 AM. He said that Routh actually had paranoid personality disorder exacerbated by drug use. He was such a good dad., But she acknowledges that his four deployments were a huge challenge for the family. After hed killed Kyle and Littlefield, Routh got into Kyles truck and fled. Ironically, the man whom the Iraqis couldnt kill despite placing a $20,000 bounty on his head fell victim to a former U.S. Marine veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. The former SEAL and Littlefield were visiting the Rough Creek Ranch-Lodge-Resort shooting range with Marine Corps veteran, Eddie Ray Routh. It was supposed to be a simple trip to the gun range. Indeed, Chris Kyles death is just one small part of his larger story. With a large red crusaders cross tattooed on one arm, he said his only regret about his work was that he hadnt killed more. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Routh's attorney, R. Shay Isham, has said he will ask for a court-appointed psychiatrist to determine if Routh is competent to stand trial. Pictures: Ex-Navy SEAL fatally shot on Texas gun range. Routh, 25, is charged with one count of capital murder and two counts of murder. Chris, who served four tours in Iraq before his death at age 38 in 2013, "was so complicated in so many ways but so simple in other ways," his widow, Taya Kyle, tells PEOPLE in this week's. These Texas zip codes are among the hottest in, Texas is the 7th best state to drive in, study finds, Download the CW33 News App for iOS and Android, Heres when you should give your child cold medication, These TX zip codes are among the hottest in the, Republicans threaten vote to increase debt ceiling, Popular Chicago-based eatery Portillos grand opening, Dallas Children Advocacy Center hosts Mahjong for, Al-Qaida chiefs pattern of life was key to death, Hospital bills $847 facility fee for Zoom call, Whats next in unprecedented case of truck driver. Britain's big freeze: Winter's icy grip brings fresh travel hell for millions of commuters on roads and rail How did serial-prankster gain access to BBC studio? Eddie Routh had spent four years in the Marines but since leaving he had twice been hospitalized for mental illness. Routh allegedly turned his gun on both Chris and Littlefield and is now awaiting trial for capital murder. He had hoped to do the same to his killer, 25-year-old Eddie Ray Routh, a former Marine who struggled with his mental health after leaving the service. I was in some badass situations, but it wasnt just me. Before he left, We said, I love you, recalls Taya. Crime scene photos shown in court show Kyle lying on the dirt in front of an elevated deck from which rifles were fired at targets up to 1,000 yards away. He told Routh that he, too, had had PTSD. [1][2][3], Chris Kyle had begun working with veterans after leaving the military. Although he was never convicted for their murders, it's widely believed that Simpson killed Brown Simpson and Goldman. Advance through the justice system and the aftermath that follows a high profile investigation. Routh allegedly confessed to shooting Kyle, author of the best-selling book "American Sniper," and Chad Littlefield on Saturday afternoon at Rough Creek Lodge in Glen Rose. VA clinicians believed Routh's psychotic symptoms were caused by alcohol abuse and offered inpatient treatment. While cops were at the murder scene where was Eddie Ray Routh? The phone, a box of 9 mm ammunition, drug paraphernalia and a blue-jean jacket were seized from the 25-year-old Routh's home after he was arrested near his house in Lancaster, Texas, according to a police search warrant affidavit, inventory sheet and other documents. He was experiencing auditory hallucinations and paranoia and had threatened suicide. He was buried on February 12, 2013, at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin, after the funeral cortege journeyed from Midlothian to Austin, more than 200 miles (320km). psychotic. Vote here and tell us why. Paul Moseley/Getty Images | Midlothian Funeral Home. Routh was arrested after a short freeway chase that saw him flee in Kyle's Ford F-350 truck and crash into a police cruiser. Inside The Death Of Chris Kyle, The Real-Life American Sniper Shot To Death By A Fellow Veteran. Retired Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle and a friend, Chad Littlefield, were fatally shot at the resort's gun range, allegedly by Eddie Ray Routh, a reportedly emotionally troubled veteran Kyle was trying to help. His gung-ho ferocity and naked hatred of enemies he described as savages shocked some, but the book became an instant bestseller. After graduating high school, he became a professional bronco rider and ranch hand, before severely injuring his arm forcing him to stop his career. 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American Sniper - Chris Kyle Funeral Procession & Tribute - YouTube 0:00 2:57 American Sniper - Chris Kyle Funeral Procession & Tribute Eric Paulson 772 subscribers Subscribe 9.7K. Kyle shot the insurgent, the bullet from his powerful sniper rifle killing both rider and passenger. Bradley Cooper starred as Kyle in the 2014 film alongside Sienna Miller, which went on to win two Academy Awards. Regarded as one of the most lethal snipers in United States military history, Kyle served four tours in Iraq before he was killed in Texas. In the context of the Newtown, Conn., massacre and the renewed debate over gun control, the shooting death of Kyle made national headlines. The woman was already dead. On February 2, 2013, Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield were murdered at a shooting range near Chalk Mountain, Texas. One man he shot from a distance of more than a mile. As they neared their doom, Kyle texted Littlefield: This dude is straight up nuts.. 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