John Hinckley Jr.'s Disturbing Obsession: The Twisted Theory Behind Jodie Foster's Sexual Orientation
John Hinckley Jr., the man who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan, has a unique theory about actress Jodie Foster's sexual orientation. He believes that his failed assassination attempt in 1981 traumatized Jodie to the extent that she turned away from men and became a lesbian. John claims that his obsession with Jodie, dating back to 1976 when he saw her in the movie "Taxi Driver," led him to believe that he could impress her by killing the president. This theory is revealed as he promotes his new memoir, "John Hinckley Jr.: Who I Really Am."
John's infatuation with Jodie escalated to the point where he obtained her contact information while she was attending Yale University and would leave poems under her door. Despite never asking her out on a date, he believed that his actions would win her over. Drawing parallels between himself and the character Travis Bickle from "Taxi Driver," who becomes a local hero after a violent act, John attempted to recreate this scenario by shooting President Reagan in the hopes of impressing Jodie.
In March 1981, John traveled from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., armed with a .22 caliber revolver, with the intention of assassinating President Reagan. During Reagan's speech at the Hilton Hotel, John fired six shots, injuring Reagan and several others. Despite expecting to be killed by the Secret Service, John was subdued by the crowd and eventually found not guilty by reason of insanity. He spent over 30 years in a mental institution and believes that the jury's verdict was correct.
Throughout the years, John has been on anti-depressants and currently takes Zoloft and Risperdal for anxiety. His obsession with Jodie Foster and his misguided belief that his actions would impress her ultimately led to the tragic events of the Reagan assassination attempt.