Historical Figures · 21st Century
Columbine Victims’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Columbine Victims, Unknown
Who Was Columbine Victims?
On April 20, 1999, twelfth-grade students Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold murdered 13 students and 1 teacher in a school shooting and attempted bombing at Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado, United States. Twenty people were injured by the gunfire, and three others were injured while trying to escape. The attack ended when Harris and Klebold died by suicide. The Columbine massacre was the deadliest mass shooting at a K–12 school in U.S.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Columbine Victims's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
The 13 victims died suddenly during the shooting. While some final words were documented (e.g., Cassie Bernall's disputed 'yes'), 'I have lived my truth' is not attributed to any victim in investigative records or witness statements.
Sources
- archive Columbine survivor testimonies and investigations
Legacy
Columbine Victims's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Columbine Victims’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Columbine Victims die?
Columbine Victims died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Columbine Victims’s last words documented?
The 13 victims died suddenly during the shooting. While some final words were documented (e.g., Cassie Bernall's disputed 'yes'), 'I have lived my truth' is not attributed to any victim in investigative records or witness statements.
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