Miami Herald | Romenesko Letters
The cartoonist who barricaded himself inside the El Nuevo Herald editor's office had been struggling with personal problems, including a disintegrating marriage and financial difficulties, report
Carol Marbin Miller and
Elinor J. Brecher. On Friday morning,
Jose Varela called his brother-in-law and said: "Take care of my kids. Don't let them watch TV today." He then grabbed a toy machine gun and headed to the Miami Herald Building. || Related
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