Bullying is a sore subject for me. I think so much of it could have been prevented before people snap and seek revenge on their toxic bully.

Lately, procedurals, such as Murder in a Small Town and Law & Order, have highlighted bullying in their weekly cases.

I’m so relieved to see these series examine that teenagers and adults crack under toxic environments.

These cases weren’t as black and white because vicious harassment, cyberbullying, or a toxic environment were all crimes too.

However, that never gives someone the right to bring a weapon to school or kill someone.

These cases are worth talking about.

Being Bullied Can Trigger People To Want Vengeance

Being bullied constantly makes someone snap and do things they’ll later regret. My husband was bullied in school, and I hate that years later, it’s still depicted that no one stopped the torture.

Brett Holman bullied Elliot Gifford daily on Murder in a Small Town Season 2 Episode 5.

It was apparent that Elliot wanted to shoot him, by the gun symbols, and that he stole a missing gun from a crime scene.

The teen felt isolated, thought no one cared, and he’d have to handle the issue himself. He only walked away when he saw his younger foster brother, Greg, trying to fight his battles.

He didn’t want Greg to become like him, but it was too late: Greg had already stolen the gun to confront Elliot’s bully. While it showed misplaced loyalty, someone could have gotten seriously hurt.

I hated that Brett Holman only got a warning while Elliot and Greg were processed. They were kids, so hopefully, their sentence will be light and they’ll be returned to their foster mom soon.

You could tell those cases took a toll on Karl and Sid, both of whom have kids.

Is Self-Defense a Valid Claim, or Should They Be Held Accountable?

While murder is always wrong, sometimes, it’s not black and white. When there were almost two victims, the murder victim, and the person the murder victim bullied.

Law & Order Season 25 has improved this season, going back to cases that tug at your heartstrings.