John Allen Muhammad

American spree killer infamously involved in sniper attacks

John Allen Muhammad - Leaders & Politicians born 1960
Born

1960
66 years ago

Died
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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