John Moore has always held in his rage even though it has been festering inside his entire life. After his grandfather died, his brother wanted to seek revenge because he felt police hadn't done anything to catch the killer. John cautioned him against taking such action, but his advice was ignored. John called the police telling himself it was the right thing to do and hoping that it would help his sibling out. When the police arrested his brother, he was beaten to death for resisting. After watching it happen and doing nothing to help, John's rage finally exploded and the Red Lantern Ring found him.