The Least of These - A Memoir by Bob Carnes - Charles Whitmann - 102

A First-Hand Account of the Charles Whitman Sniping: Bob Carnes recounts his unexpected role as a part-time newsman during the infamous Charles Whitman sniper attack at the University of Texas in 1966. Drawing from his vivid memoir 'The Least of These', Carnes details the harrowing events of that day, including filming the chaos with a Bell and Howell camera. He shares his internal conflict between documenting the tragedy and the urge to help victims, ultimately providing a raw and first-hand perspective on one of the earliest mass shootings in modern U.S. history. Learn about the bravery, the errors, and the heavy toll of witnessing such an event up close. 00:00 Introduction to Bob Carnes' Memoir 00:16 The Day of the Sniper Attack 00:44 On the Scene: Filming the Chaos 02:19 Moments of Heroism and Fear 06:33 The Aftermath and Reflection 07:46 Personal Reflections and Lessons Learned See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.