Southport killer had ricin materials sent to neighbour, messages reveal

In January 2022, WhatsApp messages revealed that Southport killer Axel Rudakubana had ricin materials sent to a neighbor’s home, with his father aware of the deliveries. His parents also did not alert police when he attempted to travel to his former school a week before the attack. Investigations are ongoing into missed red flags indicating Rudakubana’s violent intentions. After the attack, police found ricin materials in his home, ordered under a fake name and delivered to a neighbor. Despite concerns over his son’s actions, Rudakubana’s father did not contact local police. Rudakubana had a history of interest in school shootings and extremist violence.

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