What Happened To The Guy Who Killed Chris Kyle

So, you're wondering, "What happened to that guy who killed Chris Kyle?" Let's dive in, yeah?

Meet Eddie Ray Routh

First things first, let's talk about Eddie Ray Routh. Now, Eddie, he's a bit of an enigma, a puzzle piece that just doesn't quite fit. Born in 1987, he grew up in Texas, the Lone Star State, where they say everything's bigger, including the hearts. But Eddie, well, he seemed to have lost his way a bit.

He served in the military, saw some action in Iraq, but when he came back, it was like he was a different person. His family said he was struggling with PTSD, but Eddie, he didn't like to talk about it much. He was more of a ' actions speak louder than words' kind of guy, and his actions, well, they weren't exactly speaking volumes of good.

Enter Chris Kyle

Now, Chris Kyle, he was a different story. A Navy SEAL, a war hero, a guy who wrote the book on being a badass, literally. His autobiography, "American Sniper," it was a bestseller, a real page-turner. Chris, he was all about helping vets, giving back, you know? He started a foundation, 'FITCO Cares,' to help vets with PTSD. And that's where our story really starts.

Eddie, he reached out to Chris, asked if he could come down to the range, shoot some guns, talk about his experiences. Chris, being the good guy he was, said sure, why not? He'd help out any vet he could.

February 2, 2013: The Day It All Went Wrong

So, Eddie shows up at the range, Chris is there with his friend, Chad Littlefield. They start shooting, talking, trying to help Eddie out. But something's not right. Eddie's acting strange, he's not himself. And then, bam! He pulls out a pistol, shoots Chris and Chad. Just like that, two good men, gone.

Eddie takes off, but not for long. He's arrested later that day, and that's when the real drama starts.

Trial and Error

The trial, it was a circus. Eddie's defense team argued that he was insane, that he couldn't tell right from wrong due to his PTSD. But the prosecution, they weren't buying it. They argued that Eddie knew exactly what he was doing, that he was just a cold-blooded killer.

The jury, they struggled too. They deliberated for hours, days even. But in the end, they found Eddie guilty of capital murder. No insanity defense for him. He was sentenced to life without parole.

Where Is He Now?

So, where's Eddie now? He's in prison, doing life in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He's not a happy camper, that's for sure. He's tried to appeal his sentence, but so far, no luck. He's just another inmate, another number in the system.

And Chris? Well, he's a legend. His story, it lives on. His widow, Taya, she's carrying on his legacy, helping vets, keeping his memory alive. She's a real inspiration, a real fighter.

And That's the Story...

So, that's what happened to the guy who killed Chris Kyle. It's a sad story, a tragic story, but it's a story that needs to be told. It's a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there's light. Chris, he was that light, a beacon of hope for so many vets. And even though he's gone, that light, it's still shining bright.

And that, my friend, is something worth smiling about.