Toulouse, France – AP Interview: French Shooter Had Split With Wife

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    This photo dated Tuesday, March, 27, 2012, and made available Wednesday, shows Mohamed Benallal Merah, the father of Mohamed Merah, in Algiers. Mohamed Merah, a 23-year-old Muslim extremist who says he trained in Afghanistan, claimed responsibility for killing paratroopers, Jewish children and a rabbi in a weeklong shooting rampage in the French city of Toulouse. Police shot him dead last week after a 32-hour standoff. Merah's father, who was estranged from his son and lives in Algeria, has reportedly said he wants to file a complaint for Mohamed's death. (AP Photo)Toulouse, France – The lawyer for the now-dead gunman who claimed responsibility for a killing spree in southern France says the man split up with his wife days before the attacks and was suffering “psychological difficulties.”

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    Lawyer Christian Etelin, speaking Wednesday to The Associated Press, said he believes Mohamed Merah acted as a “lone wolf,” not part of a terrorist network.

    Police say Merah, 23, filmed himself killing three Jewish schoolchildren, a rabbi and three paratroopers. Merah was killed in a gunfight with police last week.

    Police are searching for potential accomplices, and Merah’s brother is in custody.

    Etelin said Merah married in an Islamic ceremony, but the couple separated days before the first attack March 11. They had no civil ceremony, required for the marriage to be recognized in France.


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    torahyid
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    torahyid
    12 years ago

    The father wants to file a complaint…You’ve reached the complaint department, please leave a message sorry mailbox full.

    Liepa
    Liepa
    12 years ago

    Breaking up with wife is an excuse to kill children? Which religion did he follow.

    CountryYossi
    CountryYossi
    12 years ago

    why does he need a lawyer..? he is dead gepygert..yemach shemoy vezichroy…