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French Mosque Murder Suspect Surrenders in Italy

The suspect in the brutal stabbing of a Malian worshipper during Friday prayers in La Grand-Combe has been detained, with French authorities pursuing extradition and investigating potential Islamophobic motives.

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Overview

  • Olivier A., a 21-year-old French national of Bosnian origin, turned himself in to Italian police in Pistoia late Sunday night after a three-day manhunt.
  • The victim, Aboubakar Cissé, a young Malian in his early 20s, was stabbed dozens of times and filmed by the attacker, who shouted anti-Islamic insults during the assault.
  • French prosecutors are prioritizing an Islamophobic motive but are also exploring other potential factors, including the suspect's fascination with death and aspirations to become a serial killer.
  • Thousands participated in silent marches in La Grand-Combe and rallies in Paris over the weekend to honor the victim and denounce rising Islamophobia in France.
  • French authorities have reinforced security at mosques nationwide as extradition proceedings for the suspect are initiated under a European arrest warrant.