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Unraveling the Suspected Killer's Isolated Attack: No Terrorist Link Found
Last week, a shocking incident unfolded in La Grand-Combe, southern France, where 20-year-old Olivier H, allegedly stabbed 24-year-old Aboubakar Cissé, a Malian national, to death while he was praying at the mosque. Cissé endured between 40 to 50 stab wounds.
According to a press conference held by the prosecutor of Nîmes, Cécile Gensac, the motives behind Olivier H's actions appear to be deeply personal, driven by an intense desire to kill without regard for the target or a bizarre fascination with violence. Remarkably, the National Anti-Terrorist Prosecutor's Office has not taken over the investigation due to the isolated nature of the case, with no ideological claims or organizational links discovered.
Transferring Aboubakar's Body to Mali
At present, Olivier H is held in Italian custody, awaiting his extradition to France by the end of next week. With the legal proceedings underway, the investigation will now scrutinize the circumstances leading to this tragic event. In the afternoon, Aboubakar Cissé's coffin, draped in a green cloth, was accompanied by a somber crowd. The body is soon to be transferred to Mali, his native country. Prior to this shocking incident, Cissé was widely acknowledged as a devout individual, with no known prior association with Olivier H.
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It's essential to note that the attack took place on April 25, 2025. Olivier H, born in Béziers to a non-practicing Christian family of 11 children, had a history of consuming violent content, including live-streamed self-harm videos. His online presence showcased a morbid fascination with violence, as he openly shared fantasies of becoming a serial killer, culminating in a chilling video posted after the attack, threats of further killings.
Post-attack developments revealed Olivier H's evasion from authorities, eventually surrendering to Italian authorities several days later. The case elicited nationwide debates, with French Muslim leaders advocating for its classification as terrorism, while far-right politicians urged caution against using the incident to further political agendas.
- Despite the isolated attack, authorities are still scrutinizing the circumstances leading to Aboubakar Cissé's tragic death in France, as his body is soon to be transferred to Mali.
- Olivier H, the suspected killer, has a history of consuming violent content, including live-streamed self-harm videos, and his online presence indicates a morbid fascination with violence.
- Olivier H, currently held in Italian custody, has evaded authorities and eventually surrendered to them days after the attack.
- The assailant's actions, though personal in nature, have sparked nationwide debates in France, with Muslim leaders advocating for its classification as terrorism, while others urge caution against using the incident for political agendas.
