The Murder of Angela Dales: A Question of Accountability - Paperback

by David Cariens (Author)

"Why do elected officials and private citizens continue to be so blind, callous, and unwilling to analyze and gain knowledge from tragedies in order to prevent their repetition?" This is the question David Cariens addresses in this book about the murder of Angela Dales at the Appalachian School of Law on January 16, 2002. Cariens lays out the case that law enforcement and school officials failed in their responsibilities to protect students and faculty. His book details the warning signs indicating the shooter was known to be disturbed and potentially violent. He chronicles the instances where school officials ignored these signs, and finds the similarities between the shooting thirteen years ago and the shootings today have commonality that continues to be ignored.

Author Biography

David Cariens is a retired CIA officer - 31 year career. Most of his time at the Agency was spent as a political analyst dealing with Eastern Europe. In this capacity he wrote for all levels of the U.S. government - from the President to the working level analysis and policymakers. He served as an officer in Eastern Europe and asan editor at the BBC/FBI facility outside London. He headed the CIA University program to teach new analysts writing and briefing skills. He also served on the CIA's Inspertor General's staff. Cariens is a victim's rights advocate (all volunteer) working with the victims of the Virginia Tech tragedy. He takes no money for his work on behalf of school shooting victims and their families. He is the author of "Virginia Tech: Make Sure This Doesn't Get Out," published in January 2014.