Wednesday as the investigation continued. FBI refused, for the second time this week, to answer questions about whether Long had been known to the bureau beforeSunday’s attack. Whenever raising new questions about the gunman’s mental health, the former Marine who killed three lawmen Sunday in Baton Rouge reportedly told friends and family he suffered from posttraumatic stress disorder. He also provided the photographs to the online news site BuzzFeed. Karama discussed the purported manifesto in a Facebook video on Tuesday and read it aloud in full in a YouTube video posted Wednesday. Cain said investigators have not determined whether Long had been diagnosed with the disorder. This is the case. Specter of mental illness raised new questions about the firearms Long brought to Baton Rouge to carry out the deadly attack, including if the weapons were obtained legally. Sgt. Now regarding the aforementioned fact… I’m sure that the CNN report elicited passionate responses on social media and in interviews Wednesday.
It remains unclear whether Long, an avowed sovereign citizen, ever sought treatment for mental illness. Whenever citing an unnamed law enforcement source, who served in the military for five years, including a tour of duty in Iraq, filled a prescription for the antianxiety drug Ativan last month as well as had prescriptions for Valium and Lunesta, a sleep aid, CNN reported Wednesday. As pointed out by copies of the email provided to BuzzFeed, the email carried a subject line of manifesto and was sent about a half hour before Long fatally shot three officers and wounded three more. Rambling letter speaks of an unseen concealed war within America’s police force between Good cops Bad cops.
Ann Miller is a certified mental health coach and wellness writer with a strong background in psychology and emotional resilience. With over a decade of experience in helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, and burnout, Ann specializes in making complex mental health topics accessible and empowering.
She holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and has worked with both individual clients and organizations to promote emotional well-being and work-life balance. Through her writing, Ann aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health and offer practical, compassionate guidance for everyday challenges.
When she's not writing or consulting, Ann enjoys early morning yoga, quiet reading time, and exploring nature trails with her dog. Her personal philosophy: "Mental health is not a luxury — it’s a foundation for everything we do."
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Wednesday as the investigation continued. FBI refused, for the second time this week, to answer questions about whether Long had been known to the bureau beforeSunday’s attack. Whenever raising new questions about the gunman’s mental health, the former Marine who killed three lawmen Sunday in Baton Rouge reportedly told friends and family he suffered from posttraumatic stress disorder. He also provided the photographs to the online news site BuzzFeed. Karama discussed the purported manifesto in a Facebook video on Tuesday and read it aloud in full in a YouTube video posted Wednesday. Cain said investigators have not determined whether Long had been diagnosed with the disorder. This is the case. Specter of mental illness raised new questions about the firearms Long brought to Baton Rouge to carry out the deadly attack, including if the weapons were obtained legally. Sgt. Now regarding the aforementioned fact… I’m sure that the CNN report elicited passionate responses on social media and in interviews Wednesday. 
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