Man planned Aurora-style massacre during Twilight screening this weekend... and he had already bought tickets and two assault rifles

Blaec Lammers said he was inspired by recent reports of mass shootings
'Loner' arrested when his mother reported his strange behaviour to police
Charged with assault and terrorist plot after confessing to deadly plan

PUBLISHED: 18:39 EST, 16 November 2012 | UPDATED: 18:39 EST, 16 November 2012

A self-confessed 'loner' has been arrested after planning to launch a murderous shooting spree in a movie theatre during the opening weekend of the new Twilight film.

Blaec Lammers had already bought a ticket to a screening of Breaking Dawn Part 2 in Bolivar, Missouri on Sunday night, and was stockpiling weapons to use in his assault.

The 20-year-old admitted to police that he was inspired by a number of well-publicised mass shootings, such as James Holmes' attack on a theatre showing The Dark Knight Rises in Aurora, Colorado in July.

Arrested: Blaec Lammers, 20, is accused of planning to launch shooting sprees in Bolivar, Missouri

'Mentally ill': The 20-year-old is said to have suffered from depression and been off his medication

Lammers was reported to police by his mother yesterday, according to the Springfield News-Leader, after she became concerned when he bought two guns despite never having been shooting before.

She said they reminded her of the weapons used in the Aurora shooting, in which 12 audience members were killed, and feared her son might be planning a similar atrocity.

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He voluntarily attended an interview with Bolivar police, and initially claimed that he had bought the guns in order to go hunting.

But when officers brought up well-known gun massacres, Lammers 'stated that he had a lot in common with the people that have been involved in those shootings', according to a police report.

He also described himself as 'quiet' and 'kind of a loner', and admitted that he had been plagued with 'homicidal thoughts'.

'Quiet': The suspect described himself as a 'loner' and admitted he had had 'homicidal thoughts'

Lammers then confessed he had bought two assault rifles and 400 rounds of ammunition with the intention of shooting movie-goers at the Twilight screening on Sunday, to which he had already bought a ticket.

He visited a nearby town earlier this week to practice shooting at a range.

The suspect also said he was thinking about going to the local branch of Walmart to 'just start shooting people at random', so that he would have access to extra ammunition if he ran out of bullets.

On Friday morning, Lammers was charged with first-degree assault, making a terrorist threat and armed criminal action, according to court documents.

Death: Lammers had bought a ticket to the new Twilight film where he planned to launch his massacre

Inspiration: Lammers planned to imitate James Holmes, who killed 12 movie-goers in Aurora, Colorado

'Thankfully we had a responsible family member or we might have had a different outcome,' Bolivar police chief Steve Hamilton said. He said Lammers is under a doctor's care for mental illness, and court documents said he was 'off of his medication.'

Mr Hamilton said it appeared that Lammers obtained the firearms legally but that police were continuing to investigate 'to determine how in fact he was able to obtain a permit.'

Ashley Miller, who lives in a nearby town, said she has known Lammers for about a year and described him as 'one of the sweetest guys I had ever met' but 'very emotional,' noting he would periodically stop talking to her.

She said he told her that he had bounced between relatives growing up. As an adult, he bounced between girlfriends, she said.

'He was never actually happy,' she added. 'I think he had depression or something.'

Springfield News-Leader: Bolivar man charged in connection with threats to shoot up Twilight screening

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White men are scary.Always wanting to kill! This person looks 40s not 20

- Joanna Draper , NC USA, 17/11/2012 03:49

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I went to the university in this town and the community is so small, you know everyone you go to school with and half the town by the time you leave. I still know people that go to school there and it's just so scary to think that he could have taken their lives. I am so glad his mother had the sense to call the police about his strange purchases and odd behavior. The Springfield News-Leader's articles stated that he followed a WalMart employee around the store in 2009 with the intent to stab him. Hopefully they will send him to the The U.S. Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Springfield, Missouri.

- Molly , Ames, 17/11/2012 01:41

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I for one am both surprised, and relieved to have read a number of stories lately where the mothers are turning their children in. Bless this mother for turning her own son in before something horrible happened. It must have caused her terrible heartache, but nothing compared to the heartache of parents who would have lost children in that shooting.

- Garnet , Pacific Northwest, 17/11/2012 01:04

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I commend the mother for having the presence of mind to alert the police. As a parent that must have been a difficult reality to have to contend with but her actions saved lives.

- passingby , New York, 17/11/2012 00:59

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Another " Copy Cat" Wacko trying to get attention.....Will it ever end?

- Rick , Pace, USA, 17/11/2012 00:46

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Oh I forgot to add that he planned this because Obama was elected.

- Orchid , Sarasota, United States, 17/11/2012 00:38

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I, for one am glad he was able to legally purchase assault rifles and plenty of amminition.You just can't have a mass slaughter without them. God bless the 2nd ammendment.

- Orchid , Sarasota, United States, 17/11/2012 00:36

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THANK GOODNESS! If we thought the Batman shooting was terrible, this would have been worst! A huge majority if fans of this movie wouldn't have been grown men and women, but hopeful teen girls. THIS GUY IS GOING TO GET THE MAX SENTENCE POSSIBLE.

- Clark Kent , Metropolis, United States, 17/11/2012 00:31

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Wow. Whats wrong with people these days? I cant even go see a movie nowadays without fearing for my life. Damn.

- Christina , Usa, 17/11/2012 00:26

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