The death of Robert Card, the man accused of killing 18 people in two shooting rampages in Lewiston, Maine, has left grieving families with unanswered questions. Card was found dead on Friday night from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, ending a 48-hour manhunt that had put the city on lockdown. While some families view Card's death as the "ideal outcome," others are desperate to know why he carried out the massacre.

One major question raised by CNN's reporting is the lack of follow-through by authorities despite serious warning signs about Card's mental state. A letter from the National Guard revealed concerns about Card potentially committing a mass shooting, and a missing person's report was generated weeks before the shootings. Maine has a "yellow flag" law that allows for the assessment of individuals deemed dangerous, but it remains unclear if any action was taken regarding Card's access to weapons.

The response to the shootings also drew criticism, with a sheriff's deputy criticizing the Maine State Police for shutting out local law enforcement and providing only "radio silence" during the manhunt. The tension within the state's law enforcement community highlights the need for better coordination during crises.

As grieving families mourn the loss of their loved ones, they are left grappling with the question of why Card carried out such a horrifying act and whether more could have been done to prevent it.