Woman 'infatuated' with Columbine who threatened Colorado schools found dead in apparent suicide

Sol Pais.
(Image credit: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office)

The armed woman who threatened Colorado schools and who authorities described as being "infatuated" with the Columbine school shooting has been found dead.

18-year-old Sol Pais, who authorities said threatened more than 20 schools, including Columbine High School, was found dead on Wednesday of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Shrader said.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.