A horrific act of violence captures the headlines. Yet, for those who bother to reflect on what little information which can be gleaned from a short article, a basic question often arises: "Why?" Behind the simplistic and abbreviated story offered by the media are multiple threads which, step-by-step led to the headline. In Odyssey of a Soul in Bondage, the author explores the events and decisions which led to one such incident. This narrative does not attempt to excuse or defend what is an indefensible crime, but is rather a personal search to answer how and why.