Killing of Michael Mohn
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On January 31, 2024, a man killed his father in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania and then posted his severed head on Youtube.[1]
Events
[edit]During the Youtube video, Mohn held his father's head in a plastic bag.[2] Michael Mohn's body was discovered by Justin's mother, Denice.[3] Mohn was arrested 100 miles from the crime scene.[4]
Perpetrator
[edit]According to his Amazon profile, Justin Mohn was the author of 7 books.[5] Mohn was struggling to repay student loan debt.[6]
Legal Proceedings
[edit]On February 15, Mohn was charged with terrorism due to possessing a flash drive that contained images of federal buildings.[7] In August, Mohn was declared compentent to stand trial.[8] On September 10, Mohn justified his actions by saying he was performing a citizen's arrest.[9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Pennsylvania man accused of decapitating father and showing head on YouTube". Reuters. January 31, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ "A man allegedly decapitated his father – then used his head in a YouTube call to overthrow the government". The Independent. February 2, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ "Man arrested after allegedly decapitating father, displaying head on YouTube in conspiracy rant". The Hill. January 31, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "Son charged with murder after father found decapitated in their home: Police". ABC News. January 31, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ "Who is Justin Mohn? Levittown man in YouTube beheading video sued government, made music". Bucks County Courier Times. January 31, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "Justin Mohn charged after allegedly beheading father and posting video online". Washington Post. January 31, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "Pennsylvania man accused of beheading father charged with terrorism". USA Today. February 15, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "Man accused of beheading father in their home is competent to stand trial, judge rules". CNN. August 2, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ "Levittown man who beheaded his father said he did so in a citizen's arrest gone wrong". Philadelphia Inquirer. September 10, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "Beheading suspect Justin Mohn says actions were justified, dad resisted citizen's arrest". New York Daily News. September 10, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.