This is all connected, I think, in a way, and its tragic. And I truly feel sorry that a 29 year young man through away the next 20 years of his life. (Depends on how they classify as to whether he serves 85%, 50%, or 33%). I may be speculating, but to me it comes from this notion that there are no boundaries, moral or otherwise, and everyone is the arbiter of what is right and wrong for themselves, so like this guy, he thought he was entitled to make those threats. That mentality started long before those threats.
Tragic? LOL the mentally ill pervert f***ed around and found out. Actions have consequences. Too bad he never learned that lesson before the consequences got quite severe. Now he learns it the hard way. No sympathy from me whatsoever. I hope his boyfriends in prison enjoy their new toy!