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Minneapolis Suspect’s ‘Furry’ Girlfriend ID’d As Disturbing Journal Entries About Their Relationship Surface
Young woman with blue furry cat ears and face paint, posing indoors near a window in Minneapolis setting.
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Minneapolis Suspect’s ‘Furry’ Girlfriend ID’d As Disturbing Journal Entries About Their Relationship Surface

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The ex-girlfriend of 23-year-old Minneapolis school shooter Robin Westman has been identified as 22-year-old Abigail Bodick

The two had been in a yearslong relationship that ended just weeks before the attack on Annunciation Catholic School, which left two children gone and many others injured. 

The writings described Bodick as the root of my suffering,” painting the breakup as a “catalyst” for Westman’s downward spiral.

Highlights
  • Minneapolis shooter Robin Westman’s ex-girlfriend, Abigail Bodick, has been identified after disturbing writings surfaced.
  • Newly uncovered photos and videos reveal details of their previous relationship.
  • Westman’s journal entries called the breakup the “root of my suffering” before the attack.

Trigger warning: The article contains mentions of violence. Reader discretion is advised.

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    Westman and Bodick’s relationship breakdown was detailed in the shooter’s manifesto

    Close-up photo of Minneapolis suspect with long hair, related to furry girlfriend and disturbing journal entries about their relationship.

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    A cache of images and videos obtained by theDaily Mail painted a vivid picture of Westman and Bodick’s relationship. 

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    Photos showed the former couple attending Renaissance fairs, selling crafts at local markets, and visiting aquariums together. 

    Westman also built handmade miniature skateboards, while Bodick made jewelry. 

    Person dressed as a furry with blue cat ears and face paint taking a selfie by a large window in an urban setting.

    Image credits: Abigail Bodick/Facebook

    On social media, Bodick once posted photos captioned, “I love my girlfriend,” highlighting what appeared to be a normal relationship.

    The couple also shared interests in cosplay and fandom communities. 

    Bodick attended an anime convention earlier this year dressed in blue furry cat ears and painted whiskers, while her social media featured images linked to furry culture. 

    Close-up of Minneapolis suspect's furry girlfriend wearing a knitted hood with facial piercings inside a vehicle.

    Image credits: Abigail Bodick/Facebook

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    Westman, too, expressed fascination with “furries,” writing in the manifesto that the costumes provided a way to escape feelings of self-hatred.

    “I like feeling sexy and cute, but my face never matches how I feel. I hate my face. Maybe that’s why I like furries so much. You can give yourself a new body and face,” Westman wrote. 

    But videos from the time also carried darkerundertones. In one clip from a camping trip, Westman could be seen grinning while handling what was described as a “fake” firearm. 

    Westman’s writings portrayed a worsening, disturbing hatred of Bodick

    Young person with purple hair sitting on a skateboard at a park, linked to Minneapolis suspect furry girlfriend report

    Image credits: Abigail Bodick/Facebook

    The most chilling details came from Westman’s journalentries, many of which were written in Cyrillic, where Bodick was repeatedly described as a “catalyst” and the “root of my suffering.” 

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    At times, the writings veered into alarming territory, with Westman admitting to pointing a firearm at Bodick’s head weeks before the attack.

    “I just pointed my pistol at the back of Abbey’s head to see if I would feel anything,” Westman reportedly wrote. 

    Young woman with curly hair in a green shirt, linked to Minneapolis suspect's furry girlfriend and disturbing journal entries.

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    “No, the only thing I felt was fear of them turning around and catching me. I felt no remorse or fear of k**ling them, I was only concerned about how m**dering Abbey would really f**k up my plans.”

    Other passages showedresentment toward Bodick’s family, who were described by Westman as “rude trailer park white trash.” 

    In one disturbing note, Westman suggested that people like Bodick’s relatives should not have children.

    Hands holding a journal with stickers and drawings, related to Minneapolis suspect furry girlfriend and disturbing entries.

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    “Your family reminds me of why some innocent people have to d**. You f**kers are not criminals or bad people, it’s just that sometimes people like you need to d** so you don’t breed,” Westman wrote.

    The shooter’s writings alternated between bitter accusations, violent fantasies, and reflections on the breakup, according to theNew York Post

    “I am NOT spending my life with a ‘blue hair and pronouns’ having a** b**ch. You are lucky I have bigger plans than you,” one entry read.

    Westman wanted the attack to hurt Bodick as much as possible

    Two people standing behind a table with handmade crafts at a Minneapolis event, related to furry community.

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    One thing that was evident in themanifesto was that Westman was intent on hurting Bodick. 

    “I want to see the look of horror and tears on their face as they realize what a monster I am. If I feel like I could do it, I would then s**b them in the heart many times and go commit my final act.

    “I want to k**l so many people. I will do it. All I want to think about is (firearms) and k**ling. Abbey keeps me from that with their annoying voice and stupid s**t they say,” Westman wrote.

    Young man in red shirt and black cap standing indoors next to a woman with blurred face, connected to Minneapolis suspect story.

    Image credits: marygracewestman

    Westman pondered how Bodick would feel once news of the planned attack spread. 

    “I hope everyone blames you for making me do this. It’s your fault. Let’s see how much you love me after I complete my mission!

    “Now imagine you find out your partner did not just snap one day, but instead had been planning it all out, right under your nose. For months!” Westman wrote. 

    Young man wearing a cap and gray hoodie sitting outdoors with leafy green plants in the background, Minneapolis suspect’s furry girlfriend

    Image credits: marygracewestman

    The shooter even pondered if the attack should take place on Bodick’s birthday. 

    “I was thinking it would be hilarious if I did my attack on Abbey’s birthday! If I don’t k**l them, that would forever ruin their birthday! But their B-day is also my mom’s birthday so… I don’t want to do that,” Westman wrote.

    Westman’s attack has been among the most harrowing shootings in recent years

    Westman’s writings show a deeply troubled individual who fixated on personal grievances while planning a devastating act of violence. 

    Two girls placing flowers at Annunciation Catholic Church, related to Minneapolis suspect's furry girlfriend and journal entries.

    Image credits: Elizabeth Flores/Getty Images

    It should be noted that Bodick had no involvement in Westman’s harrowing attack. Instead, Bodick has become an unwilling figure in the aftermath, thanks to their past history with Westman.

    The attack itself left the Minneapolis community and the internet shocked. 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski were lost in the shooting. 

    The incident also injured more than a dozen children and parishioners during a back-to-school Mass. Westman also passed due to a self-inflicted wound.

    Netizens shared their thoughts on Westman’s former girlfriend on social media

    Comment from Sarah Leigh Hollingsworth Kahanek expressing disbelief about the Minneapolis suspect's furry girlfriend situation.

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    Comment discussing mental illness and the furry identity linked to Minneapolis suspect's disturbing journal entries.

    Comment by James B Henry in a social media post discussing a reminder related to furry girlfriend behavior and relationships.

    Comment by Dave Froo saying Doesn’t surprise me in the least, related to Minneapolis suspect's furry girlfriend and disturbing journal entries.

    Comment on social media questioning why furry did not report Minneapolis suspect to authorities.

    Chat message from user Teri Albano expressing that the situation would be funny if it weren't so sad, with sad and laughing emojis.

    Screenshot of a social media comment referencing ongoing updates about the Minneapolis suspect's furry girlfriend.

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    Facebook comment by Chris Sabo stating Stevie Wonder even saw that coming, relating to Minneapolis suspect's furry girlfriend.

    Facebook comment by Abbi Brown expressing confusion and concern about the Minneapolis suspect's furry girlfriend and their relationship.

    Comment by Dean Smyers asking if cops told her to come to the station to talk, referencing furry Minneapolis suspect’s girlfriend.

    Screenshot of a social media comment reacting to news about the Minneapolis suspect's furry girlfriend.

    Comment by Dirk Grimm discussing authorities questioning the Minneapolis suspect's furry girlfriend and disturbing journal entries.

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    Screenshot of a social media comment reacting to disturbing journal entries about Minneapolis suspect's furry girlfriend.

    Comment by Billy D Bracken II expressing skepticism about people being taken seriously in life, related to Minneapolis suspect's furry girlfriend.

    Facebook comment by John Parker saying the story about Minneapolis suspect’s furry girlfriend is getting crazier.

    Comment by Tanya Millim expressing shock and confusion about the Minneapolis suspect's furry girlfriend and disturbing journal entries.

    Comment by Lori Zimmers-Hodges expressing concern about a furry and the need for mental health help in America.

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    Tamra
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is this young woman's face and name being published? She's not a suspect, she just had the great misfortune of having a relationship with someone who was very, very mentally ill.

    Mel in Georgia
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know what prompted this person's self-loathing, but it had nothing to do with them being trans or their gf being a furry. What a messed up mind.

    Ellinor she/they/elle
    Community Member
    3 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So true ! As the saying goes : Correlation does not imply causation.

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    olaff 422
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a MAGAt bait article. The person being trans and having/had a furry as an SO means nothing. Gonna blame antidepressants like RFK too? So dumb.

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    Tamra
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is this young woman's face and name being published? She's not a suspect, she just had the great misfortune of having a relationship with someone who was very, very mentally ill.

    Mel in Georgia
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know what prompted this person's self-loathing, but it had nothing to do with them being trans or their gf being a furry. What a messed up mind.

    Ellinor she/they/elle
    Community Member
    3 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So true ! As the saying goes : Correlation does not imply causation.

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    olaff 422
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a MAGAt bait article. The person being trans and having/had a furry as an SO means nothing. Gonna blame antidepressants like RFK too? So dumb.

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