Written by Rumeana Jahangir, BBC News, Liverpool, the investigation into the Southport killer’s online history continues with the help of the FBI. Axel Rudakubana deleted his online searches before carrying out a fatal attack at a dance class in Merseyside last year, resulting in the death of three girls and injuries to many others. Despite pleading guilty to downloading a terror manual, the case has not been classified as terrorism due to no allegiance to a single cause being found by investigators.
The process to access Rudakubana’s search history on Google and Microsoft, based in the US, has been ongoing. Authorities are working with international partners to obtain the relevant material, including violent footage viewed by Rudakubana before the attack. The FBI’s involvement in the investigation has been confirmed by a joint statement from the Crown Prosecution Service and Merseyside Police, expressing gratitude for the assistance provided by the US Department of Justice.
Detectives also uncovered that Rudakubana had downloaded over 164,000 documents from the internet, showcasing a deep interest in violent killing and genocide. Despite concerns about the lengthy process involved in obtaining his online searches, investigators are committed to uncovering any potential motivations behind the attack. As the inquiry continues, the importance of international cooperation and assistance from law enforcement agencies like the FBI remains crucial in understanding the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident
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