The narrator, a true crime YouTuber, discusses a case that's close to home. He knew the perpetrator, Kirk Galvin, from high school. Kirk was a popular, smart, and nice kid who committed a horrific crime by murdering his uncle in 2011. The narrator is trying to understand why Kirk did it, as there's no clear motive. He talks to people from high school, including friends who were close to Kirk, to gather more information. One friend shares that Kirk hated his uncle, while another mentions that Kirk was into drugs. The narrator also looks through Kirk's Facebook page, which doesn't reveal any clear signs of mental issues or instability. He decides to interview one of his friends, Megan, who wasn't surprised by Kirk's actions, and meets up with her at their old high school to discuss the case. The narrator wants to understand what drove Kirk to commit the crime and hopes to get more answers by talking to people who knew him.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The narrator went to Lakewood High School.
2. The narrator knew Kirk Galvin, a popular student who was also very smart.
3. Kirk Galvin murdered his 53-year-old uncle on July 27, 2011.
4. Kirk Galvin then drove the body to a remote area and attempted to destroy it by setting it on fire.
5. Kirk Galvin pleaded guilty to the crime and was sent to prison.
6. The narrator had been friends with Kirk Galvin in high school and had even made a video with him.
7. The narrator is trying to understand why Kirk Galvin committed the murder and is seeking answers from people who knew him.
8. The narrator reaches out to several people from high school, including a friend named Megan, to ask about Kirk Galvin and the murder.
9. Megan responds to the narrator's message and shares some information about Kirk Galvin, including that she is not surprised by his actions.
10. Megan also shares a picture of the narrator and her at prom, and a link to an old video they made together.
11. The narrator decides to meet up with Megan at their old high school to discuss Kirk Galvin and the murder.
12. The narrator plans to ask Megan more questions about Kirk Galvin and the murder, and to seek her help in understanding what happened.