Chris Kyle, the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history , survived the battlefield only to meet a tragic end on American soil. The question — “Who killed Chris Kyle?” — has been asked countless times, but to understand the answer fully, we must look beyond the name of the killer and examine the mental health crisis , justice system challenges , and the hidden consequences of war . This post explores the story not only through the facts but also through a lens that considers broader systemic failures and the emotional toll of military service. 🧠 A Fragile Mind: Inside the Head of Eddie Ray Routh The man who killed Chris Kyle , Eddie Ray Routh , was a former Marine suffering from severe PTSD , schizophrenia , and paranoid delusions . He was not a stranger to mental breakdowns, and his family had long expressed concerns about his erratic behavior. Kyle, alongside his friend Chad Littlefield, took Routh to a shooting range in Erath County, Texas, on February 2, 2013 — a gesture ...