Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "John Joubert (serial killer)" in English language version.
My impression was that the mother was cold and extremely manipulative; he was under a very, very tight leash.
He was a 'little boy' all through his high school years…a lot of kids are picked on, but they seem to defend themselves... and I think, because [John] did not defend himself, I wonder if he thought he deserved that kind of abuse that he would get... the shoving, the names, you know; the teasing.