This undated photo provided by the Polk County, Mo. Sheriff's Department shows Blaec Lammers, 20, who is accused of plotting to open fire inside a movie theater during a screening of the new "Twilight" film.(Photo: Uncredited)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The mother of a southwest Missouri man
accused of plotting to open fire during a showing of the movie
"Twilight" and attack a Walmart says her son showed signs of Asperger's
syndrome and other conditions.
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KOLR-TV reports that Tricia Lammers
said Tuesday her 20-year-old son, Blaec, was "born different" and has
had inpatient treatment in the past. She spoke to reporters at the
National Alliance for Mental Illness in Springfield.
Blaec
Lammers, of Bolivar, made a first court appearance Tuesday in Polk
County and was ordered to undergo a mental health exam. He is charged
with first-degree assault, making a terroristic threat and armed
criminal action.
His public defender declined comment.
Tricia Lammers says her son asked her recently whether he was a failure. She assured him he wasn't.
Associated Press