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- Man arrested in pipe-bomb attack on Massachusetts Satanic Temple (newsbreak.com)
Perkins, Oklahoma resident Sean Patrick Palmer, 49, faces federal charges following his arrest for an alleged attack on The Satanic Temple in Salem, Massachusetts, utilizing a homemade pipe bomb. The incident, which unfolded in the early hours of April 8 at precisely 4:14 a.m., was recorded by the temple’s outdoor security cameras, providing crucial evidence in the investigation.
Authorities were able to identify Palmer as the suspect through a combination of surveillance footage, a photograph from a social media site, and records of his recent purchases, which included PVC pipe and end caps consistent with materials used in the construction of the explosive device. The bomb, described as a plastic pipe wrapped with metal nails for shrapnel, partially exploded, resulting in minor damage to the temple premises.
In addition to the physical evidence at the scene, investigators discovered a note that claimed the bombing was carried out under divine instruction, indicating a possible religious or ideological motive behind the attack.
Palmer, now in custody, could face a federal prison term ranging from 5 to 20 years and be fined up to $250,000 if convicted of the charges. This incident has sparked significant concern, highlighting issues related to religious intolerance and domestic security.
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