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Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Warning: Subscribing may cause uncontrollable urges to analyze everyone’s childhood trauma at 2 a.m. 😈 Proceed with caution. This is my mental health analysis of the Colin Gray case.
This video is a detailed clinical breakdown of the ongoing trial of Colin Gray, father of Colt Gray, who is accused of carrying out the Apalachee High School shooting on September 4, 2024, using an AR-15-style rifle allegedly gifted by his father as a Christmas present despite years of red flags.
As a licensed LPC, John explores psychological factors such as the teen's early signs of emotional dysregulation (including online searches about harming his father at age 11), fixation on past school shooters like Parkland, untreated anger/anxiety, family minimization, cognitive dissonance, avoidance coping, and delayed or partial attempts at intervention (like scheduling counseling the day after the shooting.) The analysis highlights how repeated warnings from schools, law enforcement, and the FBI were not fully acted upon, allowing unrestricted firearm access, and draws parallels to cases like Oxford High School while emphasizing preventable patterns in adolescent mental health crises involving lethal means.
This episode from "The Clinical File" stresses understanding family dynamics and parental insight gaps without excusing actions, and encourages viewers to subscribe for more mental health context on breaking cases. The trial, which began February 16, 2026, in Barrow County, Georgia, is expected to last about three weeks, with Colin Gray facing 29 felony counts, including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter, after pleading not guilty.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
02:07 Early Warning Signs
02:45 FBI Investigation & The Gun Gift
03:38 Escalating Behavior & COVID Impact
04:11 Parental Response & Denial
04:28 Last Minute Help & The Attack
06:15 Legal Proceedings & Comparisons
07:06 Psychological Analysis
09:05 Conclusion & Reflection
VOD Schedule:
Sundays 4pm CST
Tuesdays 4pm CST
Thursdays 4pm CST
John's credentials:
John Cordray is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master's in Professional Counseling. He has been practicing full-time since 2007 and holds licenses in three U.S. states. On this channel, John brings his clinical experience to true crime analysis by breaking down the psychology, mental health dynamics, and behaviors behind real cases.
Look a little deeper, stay curious, and stay safe.
John Cordray, LPC, LPCC, LMHC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor
John's Podcasts:
Crime Psychology Podcast:
Spotify 🎙 open.spotify.com/show/6ayhBiZfK0mgZGadFUugAV
Apple 🎙 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-psychology/id1818125287
The Mental Health Today Show Podcast:
Apple 🎙 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mental-health-today-show/id1013614061
Spotify 🎙 open.spotify.com/show/3A9wQSNwsTDiG2Nby5r46w?si=4fb9e1c94a5344d3
John's equipment used to make this video:
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Disclaimer: This channel explores true crime cases for educational purposes only. All information is based on publicly available sources and presented with respect for victims and their families. I make every effort to provide the most accurate accounts of the crimes, but if there are inaccuracies, please let me know. Content may include sensitive topics; viewer discretion advised. These stories are based on true events, but some details are fictionalized to enhance the narrative and create a dramatic effect. Additionally, this channel is not intended to serve as a substitute for therapy.
Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you. These links help support this channel, allowing me to continue creating content you love. Thanks for your support!
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Warning: Subscribing may cause uncontrollable urges to analyze everyone’s childhood trauma at 2 a.m. 😈 Proceed with caution. This is my mental health analysis of the Colin Gray case.
This video is a detailed clinical breakdown of the ongoing trial of Colin Gray, father of Colt Gray, who is accused of carrying out the Apalachee High School shooting on September 4, 2024, using an AR-15-style rifle allegedly gifted by his father as a Christmas present despite years of red flags.
As a licensed LPC, John explores psychological factors such as the teen's early signs of emotional dysregulation (including online searches about harming his father at age 11), fixation on past school shooters like Parkland, untreated anger/anxiety, family minimization, cognitive dissonance, avoidance coping, and delayed or partial attempts at intervention (like scheduling counseling the day after the shooting.) The analysis highlights how repeated warnings from schools, law enforcement, and the FBI were not fully acted upon, allowing unrestricted firearm access, and draws parallels to cases like Oxford High School while emphasizing preventable patterns in adolescent mental health crises involving lethal means.
This episode from "The Clinical File" stresses understanding family dynamics and parental insight gaps without excusing actions, and encourages viewers to subscribe for more mental health context on breaking cases. The trial, which began February 16, 2026, in Barrow County, Georgia, is expected to last about three weeks, with Colin Gray facing 29 felony counts, including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter, after pleading not guilty.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
02:07 Early Warning Signs
02:45 FBI Investigation & The Gun Gift
03:38 Escalating Behavior & COVID Impact
04:11 Parental Response & Denial
04:28 Last Minute Help & The Attack
06:15 Legal Proceedings & Comparisons
07:06 Psychological Analysis
09:05 Conclusion & Reflection
VOD Schedule:
Sundays 4pm CST
Tuesdays 4pm CST
Thursdays 4pm CST
John's credentials:
John Cordray is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master's in Professional Counseling. He has been practicing full-time since 2007 and holds licenses in three U.S. states. On this channel, John brings his clinical experience to true crime analysis by breaking down the psychology, mental health dynamics, and behaviors behind real cases.
Look a little deeper, stay curious, and stay safe.
John Cordray, LPC, LPCC, LMHC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor
John's Podcasts:
Crime Psychology Podcast:
Spotify 🎙 open.spotify.com/show/6ayhBiZfK0mgZGadFUugAV
Apple 🎙 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-psychology/id1818125287
The Mental Health Today Show Podcast:
Apple 🎙 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mental-health-today-show/id1013614061
Spotify 🎙 open.spotify.com/show/3A9wQSNwsTDiG2Nby5r46w?si=4fb9e1c94a5344d3
John's equipment used to make this video:
Mic stand/arm = brandstore.rode.com/products/psa1-plus-black?sca_ref=9560156.5UkjDMGVPE
Mic = brandstore.rode.com/products/podmic-usb?sca_ref=9560156.5UkjDMGVPE
Search for more recording equipment = https://brandstore.rode.com?sca_ref=9560156.5UkjDMGVPE
Disclaimer: This channel explores true crime cases for educational purposes only. All information is based on publicly available sources and presented with respect for victims and their families. I make every effort to provide the most accurate accounts of the crimes, but if there are inaccuracies, please let me know. Content may include sensitive topics; viewer discretion advised. These stories are based on true events, but some details are fictionalized to enhance the narrative and create a dramatic effect. Additionally, this channel is not intended to serve as a substitute for therapy.
Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you. These links help support this channel, allowing me to continue creating content you love. Thanks for your support!
FOLLOW JOHN HERE TOO:
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![Colin Grays Gift To His Son Became A School Tragedy [LPC Clinical Analysis]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kyg9HbqVpf4/mqdefault.jpg "Colin Grays Gift To His Son Became A School Tragedy [LPC Clinical Analysis]
Warning: Subscribing may cause uncontrollable urges to analyze everyone’s childhood trauma at 2 a.m. 😈 Proceed with caution. This is my mental health analysis of the Colin Gray case.
This video is a detailed clinical breakdown of the ongoing trial of Colin Gray, father of Colt Gray, who is accused of carrying out the Apalachee High School shooting on September 4, 2024, using an AR-15-style rifle allegedly gifted by his father as a Christmas present despite years of red flags.
As a licensed LPC, John explores psychological factors such as the teens early signs of emotional dysregulation (including online searches about harming his father at age 11), fixation on past school shooters like Parkland, untreated anger/anxiety, family minimization, cognitive dissonance, avoidance coping, and delayed or partial attempts at intervention (like scheduling counseling the day after the shooting.) The analysis highlights how repeated warnings from schools, law enforcement, and the FBI were not fully acted upon, allowing unrestricted firearm access, and draws parallels to cases like Oxford High School while emphasizing preventable patterns in adolescent mental health crises involving lethal means.
This episode from The Clinical File stresses understanding family dynamics and parental insight gaps without excusing actions, and encourages viewers to subscribe for more mental health context on breaking cases. The trial, which began February 16, 2026, in Barrow County, Georgia, is expected to last about three weeks, with Colin Gray facing 29 felony counts, including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter, after pleading not guilty.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
02:07 Early Warning Signs
02:45 FBI Investigation & The Gun Gift
03:38 Escalating Behavior & COVID Impact
04:11 Parental Response & Denial
04:28 Last Minute Help & The Attack
06:15 Legal Proceedings & Comparisons
07:06 Psychological Analysis
09:05 Conclusion & Reflection
VOD Schedule:
Sundays 4pm CST
Tuesdays 4pm CST
Thursdays 4pm CST
Johns credentials:
John Cordray is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Masters in Professional Counseling. He has been practicing full-time since 2007 and holds licenses in three U.S. states. On this channel, John brings his clinical experience to true crime analysis by breaking down the psychology, mental health dynamics, and behaviors behind real cases.
Look a little deeper, stay curious, and stay safe.
John Cordray, LPC, LPCC, LMHC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Johns Podcasts:
Crime Psychology Podcast:
Spotify 🎙 https://open.spotify.com/show/6ayhBiZfK0mgZGadFUugAV
Apple 🎙 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-psychology/id1818125287
The Mental Health Today Show Podcast:
Apple 🎙 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mental-health-today-show/id1013614061
Spotify 🎙 https://open.spotify.com/show/3A9wQSNwsTDiG2Nby5r46w?si=4fb9e1c94a5344d3
Johns equipment used to make this video:
Mic stand/arm = https://brandstore.rode.com/products/psa1-plus-black?sca_ref=9560156.5UkjDMGVPE
Mic = https://brandstore.rode.com/products/podmic-usb?sca_ref=9560156.5UkjDMGVPE
Search for more recording equipment = https://brandstore.rode.com?sca_ref=9560156.5UkjDMGVPE
Disclaimer: This channel explores true crime cases for educational purposes only. All information is based on publicly available sources and presented with respect for victims and their families. I make every effort to provide the most accurate accounts of the crimes, but if there are inaccuracies, please let me know. Content may include sensitive topics; viewer discretion advised. These stories are based on true events, but some details are fictionalized to enhance the narrative and create a dramatic effect. Additionally, this channel is not intended to serve as a substitute for therapy.
Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you. These links help support this channel, allowing me to continue creating content you love. Thanks for your support!
FOLLOW JOHN HERE TOO:
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![Dawson Maloneys Radical Ideologies [LPC Clinical Analysis]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/orpKm_Ger6w/mqdefault.jpg "Dawson Maloneys Radical Ideologies [LPC Clinical Analysis]
Side effects of subscribing may include: sudden expertise in serial-killer body language, quoting Dr. Ramani at dinner parties, and judging true-crime TikToks way too harshly. You’ve been warned. 😏 This is my mental health analysis of the Dawson Maloney case.
The episode examines the February 19, 2026 case of Dawson Maloney, a 23-year-old Albany Law School student who drove from the East Coast to a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power facility near Boulder City, Nevada, crashed through a substation gate around 10 a.m., and died in his vehicle from a self-inflicted shotgun wound while wearing body armor with firearms and explosive materials present. The FBI and Las Vegas police treat it as counter-terrorism with no active public threat.
John Cordray, a licensed professional counselor, offers non-diagnostic clinical speculation, focusing on Maloney’s messages to family about self-harm and making the news, his statement to his mother that he was a “dead terrorist son,” and books in his hotel room spanning conflicting extremist ideologies. The analysis highlights possible intense suicidal ideation, identity diffusion, martyrdom thinking, cognitive dissonance, isolation, rumination, paranoia, and relational betrayal, and briefly compares a 2023 Nevada-area power infrastructure attack by Mohammad Razza Mesmarian.
00:00 Dawson Maloneys Shocking Substation Attack
00:26 Who Was Dawson Maloney
01:11 Weapons, Evidence And Final Message
02:22 Clinical File Ground Rules
03:08 Ideation And Mission
03:54 Isolation And Relational Betrayal
04:40 Ideology Shopping And Identity Diffusion
05:21 Why Target Power Infrastructure
06:18 Similar Nevada Infrastructure Case
07:15 Family Dynamics And Attachment Wounds
08:01 Law Student Dissonance And Spiral
09:39 Warning Signs And Call To Action
10:53 Key Mental Health Terms Explained
13:28 Final Thoughts And Viewer Questions
VOD Schedule:
Sundays 4pm CST
Tuesdays 4pm CST
Thursdays 4pm CST
Johns credentials:
John Cordray is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Masters in Professional Counseling. He has been practicing full-time since 2007 and holds licenses in three U.S. states. On this channel, John brings his clinical experience to true crime analysis by breaking down the psychology, mental health dynamics, and behaviors behind real cases.
Look a little deeper, stay curious, and stay safe.
John Cordray, LPC, LPCC, LMHC, NCC
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Johns Podcasts:
Crime Psychology Podcast:
Spotify 🎙 https://open.spotify.com/show/6ayhBiZfK0mgZGadFUugAV
Apple 🎙 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-psychology/id1818125287
The Mental Health Today Show Podcast:
Apple 🎙 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mental-health-today-show/id1013614061
Spotify 🎙 https://open.spotify.com/show/3A9wQSNwsTDiG2Nby5r46w?si=4fb9e1c94a5344d3
Johns equipment used to make this video:
Mic stand/arm = https://brandstore.rode.com/products/psa1-plus-black?sca_ref=9560156.5UkjDMGVPE
Mic = https://brandstore.rode.com/products/podmic-usb?sca_ref=9560156.5UkjDMGVPE
Search for more recording equipment = https://brandstore.rode.com?sca_ref=9560156.5UkjDMGVPE
Disclaimer: This channel explores true crime cases for educational purposes only. All information is based on publicly available sources and presented with respect for victims and their families. I make every effort to provide the most accurate accounts of the crimes, but if there are inaccuracies, please let me know. Content may include sensitive topics; viewer discretion advised. These stories are based on true events, but some details are fictionalized to enhance the narrative and create a dramatic effect. Additionally, this channel is not intended to serve as a substitute for therapy.
Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you. These links help support this channel, allowing me to continue creating content you love. Thanks for your support!
FOLLOW JOHN HERE TOO:
X https://x.com/JohnCordrayLPC
For business/collab/sponsorship inquiries only: (please dont spam)
john@johncordray.com
#TheClinicalFile #LPCClinicalAnalysis #truecrimepsychology #truecrimecommunity")
