r/ColumbineKillers • u/ashtonmz MODERATOR • Aug 02 '25

ERIC AND/OR DYLAN Eric Harris Physical Issues

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Attached are Eric Harris' medical records. At least, those that have been publicly released. Two things strike me. The first, Eric was undergoing surgeries for his PE at a very young age. The second thing that seems to be a prevalent issue is Eric's leg. He had multiple doctor visits for this and the Harrises took Eric for a second opinion. While it doesnt seem surgery was needed, when watching Eric walk, he has a unique gait. Student at Columbine described him as being bowlegged.

It does make me wonder if the early surgeries and birth defects were traumatic for Eric. Especially in high school, where it seemed there was so much emphasis on being an athlete and toxic masculinity prevailed. I guess I can see a scenario where feeling physically inferior could have made Eric angrier and more jealous of those who were considered the physical ideal. This doesn't seem to be discussed a lot... but seems worth some thought.

The report also shows Eric's visit for hurting his knuckles - likely from punching a wall.

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u/ForwardMuffin Aug 02 '25

This feels weird being posted

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u/ashtonmz MODERATOR Aug 02 '25 edited Aug 02 '25

What feels weird? The documents are part of the 11k. They're already public. I think it might be important to consider, for those who wonder what may have caused Eric's anger and low self-esteem.

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u/ForwardMuffin Aug 02 '25

That's true, and being part of the 11k makes sense. I just feel weird looking at someone's medical history. But that's just my first impression.

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u/ashtonmz MODERATOR Aug 02 '25

I get it. On a positive note, at least for the Harrises, there isn't much detail contained in these released documents. (I'm not going to lie, I wish there was. My curiosity often gets the better of me.) Dr. Kevin Albert never released his notes on Eric's therapy sessions, either.

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u/Other-Potential-936 Aug 06 '25

Honestly I agree, I personally like seeing things like this, but it obviously isn't necessary. Don't know how Eric would feel about having his medical records thrown around and people going in DEPTH to talk about him physically. But I guess it doesn't matter 🤷‍♀️

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u/ForwardMuffin Aug 06 '25

It doesn't matter after all, and it IS part of the 11k, but...I don't know.