Parents of gun range killings suspect thank victim
Updated: Tuesday, 26 Feb 2013, 7:06 PM CST
Published : Tuesday, 26 Feb 2013, 7:06 PM CST
DALLAS
(AP) - The parents of the man accused of killing former Navy SEAL Chris
Kyle on a Texas gun range are publicly thanking the celebrated sniper
for helping their son deal with post-traumatic stress disorder.
The mother of Eddie Ray Routh said Tuesday she and her husband want others with PTSD "to know their struggle is recognized."
In
a statement, Jodi Routh also expressed hope that the tragedy will
"somehow help in getting care and assistance for those in need."
Eddie
Ray Routh is charged with a capital murder count and two murder counts
stemming from the killings of Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield on
Feb. 2.
The 25-year-old Routh has been described as a troubled vet who was hospitalized for mental problems.
Kyle wrote the best-selling book "American Sniper."
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