John Allen Muhammad

American spree killer infamously involved in sniper attacks

John Allen Muhammad - American spree killer infamously involved in sniper attacks
Born

1960
65 years ago

Died

November 10th, 2009
15 years ago — 49 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Involved in a series of shootings that occurred in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area over a three-week period in October 2002. The attacks targeted random victims, instilling fear and chaos in the region. Convicted of murder, sentenced to death, and executed in Virginia. His actions were part of a larger criminal plan that included a twelve-year-old accomplice, leading to charges of conspiracy and murder.

Executed for the 2002 Beltway sniper attacks

Conspired with a young accomplice to commit shootings

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