US EditionJohn Hinckley Jr. Hopes to Change People’s Minds in New Memoir
Hinckley recounts his 1981 shooting of Reagan, institutionalization, and 2022 release while pursuing art and music, aiming to change public perception of his past.
- Recently, John Hinckley Jr., the man who shot President Ronald Reagan in 1981, released John Hinckley Jr.: Who I Really Am and met with WTKR at Bicentennial Park in Williamsburg to discuss the memoir and the March 30, 1981 attempt.
- After isolating himself in the late 1970s, Hinckley said he fell into deep depression and delusional behavior, becoming obsessed with Taxi Driver and pursuing Jodie Foster in the fall of '80.
- Hinckley recounted that he left a letter for Foster, then took a cab to the Hilton hotel, joined the crowd, and shot four people, after which he was found not guilty by reason of insanity and released in 2022.
- Now focused on art and music, Hinckley says music venue owners cancel his shows, while he denounces political violence, expresses remorse, and hopes readers see he has changed from 1981.
- The ghostwriter Jason Norman said he believed there was much more to Hinckley's life that needed telling, including music, college life, and institutionalization, and writing the memoir was therapeutic for Hinckley.
11 Articles
11 Articles
John Hinckley Jr., the man who assassinated Reagan, says his 1981 act changed not only the president's life but also Jodie Foster's. He says it turned the actress into a lesbian.
One News Page
Ronald Reagan Attempted Assassin John Hinckley Jr. Believes He Turned Jodie Foster Lesbian
John Hinckley Jr., the man who tried to assassinate Ronald Reagan, is convinced he's the reason Jodie Foster is sexually attracted to other women. John tells TMZ he has a theory that his failed Reagan assassination attempt in 1981 traumatized Jodie…
John Hinckley Jr. hopes to change people’s minds in new memoir
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — When John Hinckley Jr. was approached about writing a memoir, he was hesitant. “That was my main thought was, 'Do I want to go back and dwell on all that bad stuff,'" Hinckley told 10 On Your Side’s Ashley Knight. Looking back, he can see the red flags. “I was depressed, [...]
John Hinckley Jr. is living in Virginia and talking about why he shot President Ronald Reagan
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. John Hinckley Jr., the man who shot President Ronald Reagan in 1981, has released a new book about his life and recently met with WTKR at Bicentennial Park in Williamsburg to discuss his memoir and the day he tried to kill the former president.Hinckley, now a free man living in Williamsburg, has just released a book called "John Hinckley Jr.: Who I Really Am" that tells his story from beginning to end."It's my memoir. It's call…
Reagan Shooter Pushes Wild Theory About Jodie Foster's Sexuality
LISA OConnor/AFF-USA.com / MEGA John Hinckley Jr., the man who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981, is promoting a new memoir, and he’s doing it with a claim that has people stunned. Hinckley said he believes his failed assassination attempt not only altered the course of American history, but also had a deeply personal and lasting impact on actress Jodie Foster. According to Hinckley, he has a theory that the 1981 shooting …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 75% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
