The portraits created by students, as encouraged by their art teacher, reflected a bizarre and disturbing aesthetic that deviated drastically from conventional art education expectations. The appalling imagery was surprising, with elements such as bleeding wounds and hollowed-out eye cavities, marking a stark contrast to typical school art projects. These pieces, showcasing disturbing themes, seemed aimed at eliciting a psychological response rather than fostering creativity in a supportive environment.
"The crime took place the morning after St Patrick's Day in Boston, the US city with the highest rate of residents with Irish ancestry, and partygoers passing by shortly before the robbery saw the suspects but noticed nothing out of place."