Incident: Farley entered the ESL building armed with 98 pounds of weaponry, including an assault rifle, four handguns, and 1100 rounds of ammunition. Within 30 minutes, he killed seven people and injured two.
Details of the Incident
Initial Attack: Farley shot through the glass doors and proceeded through the hallways, shooting indiscriminately.
Casualties: Seven individuals were killed, and two were injured.
First Victim: Buddy Williams, a 23-year-old new employee who was married and expecting children.
Last Victim: Joseph Silva, 43, was shot in the back and again point-blank to ensure he was killed.
Laura Black's Involvement
Restraining Order: Laura Black had filed a restraining order against Farley, which might have triggered his actions.
Attack on Laura: Farley sought out Laura Black's office and shot her. Despite being injured, she managed to escape.
Farley's Statement: Claimed he acted to show ESL employees he wasn't a "wimp" and expressed some remorse for shooting Laura.
Surrender and Conviction
Surrender: After five and a half hours, Farley surrendered to the police.
Conviction: He was convicted of seven counts of first-degree murder and is on death row at San Quentin.
Motivations and Character
Motivation: The attack was more about power and control than unrequited love.
Character: Described as being on a power trip, setting himself above others in society.
Aftermath and Legal Changes
Impact on Laura: Despite surviving, Laura Black faced blame from some victims' relatives.
Legal Changes: Laura's ordeal led to changes in stalking laws in California.
Advice for Victims: Laura advises others experiencing stalking to take action before it escalates, as it did in her case.