Nearly three years after the horrific Sandy Hook massacre, locals still feel the pain and horror that the tragedy left them with. Newtown local officials voted last Wednesday to demolish shooter Adam Lanza's home on Yogananda Street.
Local officials have decided to vote on the matter after receiving pleas from the local community to have it torn down.
The 3,100 square foot suburban home reminded the community of the evil that shook their lives forever.
"Not only is the property a constant reminder of the evil that resided there - those of us who walk, run, drive, ride or otherwise must pass it multiple times a day, are having a hard time moving on," Dave Ackart, who lived next to Lanza, said.
The bus stop, which is located near Lanza's big yellow house, scared children who passed by. Residents have also asked local authorities to move the children's bus stop away from the Lanza's property. Waiting for the bus outside the property reminded children of the attack and still scares them.
Neighbors say that tourists still drive by the house to take some photos.
According to First Selectwoman Pat Llodra, the house will be demolished after the winter. The town has acquired to property after the bank has given it to them in December.
According to Llodra, should the property be developed into a new establishment, the procees will be donated to the victim of the horrific shooting.
The Sandy Hook fundraiser had raised $1.2 million, around $260,000 was left of the amount.
"The money for the demolition can come from this fund," Phillip Carroll, member of the Legislative Council told the media.
On Dec. 14, 2012, Lanza shot his mother dead in their family home, shortly before he went on a shooting spree at nearby elementary school Sandy Hook Elementary School. The tragic event left 20 children and six adults dead. The sad and painful memory lives on for those who lost friends and family members in Lanza's rampage.
Adam Lanza has suffered from mental illness according to his brother Ryan. After the shooting spree, Lanza took his own life.
