Possible Motives
Sherrill was a relief carrier, meaning he was often required to work alternate routes on different days. Opinions vary concerning his job performance. Some reports portray him as an erratic, irritable worker; others claim he was excellent in making deliveries, frequently delivering mail earlier than his customers anticipated. In any case, on the afternoon of Aug. 19, 1986 Sherrill was reprimanded by supervisors Esser and Bland. Anger over this reprimand, coupled with anxiety that he was going to be fired, could be possible motives behind the attack.
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