{UAH} Mum of ISIS terrorist who killed French priest insists she 'didn’t produce a devil'
|
9:14 AM |
No comments |
Mum of ISIS terrorist who killed French priest insists she 'didn't
produce a devil'
22:04, 28 Jul 2016 Updated 22:04, 28 Jul 2016
By Adam Aspinall
ABDELMALIK Petitjean's mum says her son is 'not at all the monster
that people want us to believe' after he stormed a church in Normandy
and slit the throat of a priest.
Abdel Malik Petitjean, 19, was one of two terrorists who stormed into
the Normandy church THE mum of one of the Normandy terrorists has
defended her son and insisted he was not a 'devil'.
Speaking from her home in the French Alps, the mother of Abdelmalik
Petitjean, Yamina, said: "I didn't produce a devil. No, no it's
impossible."
The mum's comments came after police revealed her son had been shot in
the face repeatedly and had to be identified by DNA.
Read More Priest killed and worshipper fights for life after IS
knifemen take hostages at church in France
On seeing a photo of him Petitjean's mother told officers: "Yes, that's him.
"He's a good Frenchman. He's soft. I know my kid. I know by son. He's
not implicated in any of this.
"He's not at all the monster that people want us to believe."
She revealed that she had spent the weekend with Petitjean at home in
Aix-les-Bains, and she thought 'he had gone to stay with a cousin' in
Lorraine, another region of France.
The mum of Petitjean says her son is 'not at all the monster that
people want us to believe' The mother said that the last time she
heard from Petitjean was when he sent a text early on Tuesday morning.
A security source said that DNA had in fact confirmed Petitjean as the
man who helped murder Father Jacques in the brutal attack in St
Etienne de Rouvray on Tuesday.
It also emerged Abdelmalik Petitjean was put on the terrorist watch
list on June 29th after trying to get to the Isis caliphate in Syria
via Turkey and that the beleaguered French intelligence services
received a warning that an Islamic State terrorist was preparing to
strike four days before he murdered a Roman Catholic priest.
Read More Second Nice church attacker was also known to security
services for 'Islamist militant links'
In yet another shocking security lapse, 19-year-old Abdelmalik
Petitjean was left to kill Father Jacques Hamel, 86, in the Normandy
town of Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray on Tuesday.
His photo had been widely distributed to police stations after the
anonymous tip-off 'from abroad' on July 22nd.
It was received with a colour photograph of Petitjean, and said he
'was preparing to take part in an attack on national territory'.
The warning went on: 'He's already in France, and is preparing to act
alone, or with others.'
Both Petitjean and his accomplice, Adel Kermiche, also 19, were also
on terrorist watch lists, and should technically have been under
surveillance.
Kermiche also lived with his parents in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, near
Rouen, where Petitjean linked up with him.
Tributes outside the Normandy church An identity card belonging to
Petitjean was found at Kermiche's famil home, which is close to the
church.
Before carrying out their barbaric crimes, the pair recorded a video,
in which they held up an Isis sign and swore allegiance to the group's
leader, Abu Bakr al Baghdadi.
As well as murdering Father Jacques, the self-styled 'soldiers' took
three nuns and two parishioners hostage, maiming one of the captives.
Read More Moment armed police free nun used as human shield by
terrorists who cut priest's throat
Both terrorists were shot dead by police special forces commandoes as
they tried to escape from the church.
There have been widespread calls for President Francois Hollande and
senior ministers to resign following the security failures that have
contributed to recent atrocities.
The majority of those responsible for terrorist attacks which have
caused up to 250 deaths in France over the past 18 months were known
to the authorities.
Many were on S-lists, while others should have been serving prison
sentences after travelling to and from Isis terrorist camps in Syria.
There is also widespread anger at the way the homegrown terrorists
have been able to mass weapons in France.
--
Disclaimer:Everyone posting to this Forum bears the sole responsibility for any legal consequences of his or her postings, and hence statements and facts must be presented responsibly. Your continued membership signifies that you agree to this disclaimer and pledge to abide by our Rules and Guidelines.To unsubscribe from this group, send email to: ugandans-at-heart+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
produce a devil'
22:04, 28 Jul 2016 Updated 22:04, 28 Jul 2016
By Adam Aspinall
ABDELMALIK Petitjean's mum says her son is 'not at all the monster
that people want us to believe' after he stormed a church in Normandy
and slit the throat of a priest.
Abdel Malik Petitjean, 19, was one of two terrorists who stormed into
the Normandy church THE mum of one of the Normandy terrorists has
defended her son and insisted he was not a 'devil'.
Speaking from her home in the French Alps, the mother of Abdelmalik
Petitjean, Yamina, said: "I didn't produce a devil. No, no it's
impossible."
The mum's comments came after police revealed her son had been shot in
the face repeatedly and had to be identified by DNA.
Read More Priest killed and worshipper fights for life after IS
knifemen take hostages at church in France
On seeing a photo of him Petitjean's mother told officers: "Yes, that's him.
"He's a good Frenchman. He's soft. I know my kid. I know by son. He's
not implicated in any of this.
"He's not at all the monster that people want us to believe."
She revealed that she had spent the weekend with Petitjean at home in
Aix-les-Bains, and she thought 'he had gone to stay with a cousin' in
Lorraine, another region of France.
The mum of Petitjean says her son is 'not at all the monster that
people want us to believe' The mother said that the last time she
heard from Petitjean was when he sent a text early on Tuesday morning.
A security source said that DNA had in fact confirmed Petitjean as the
man who helped murder Father Jacques in the brutal attack in St
Etienne de Rouvray on Tuesday.
It also emerged Abdelmalik Petitjean was put on the terrorist watch
list on June 29th after trying to get to the Isis caliphate in Syria
via Turkey and that the beleaguered French intelligence services
received a warning that an Islamic State terrorist was preparing to
strike four days before he murdered a Roman Catholic priest.
Read More Second Nice church attacker was also known to security
services for 'Islamist militant links'
In yet another shocking security lapse, 19-year-old Abdelmalik
Petitjean was left to kill Father Jacques Hamel, 86, in the Normandy
town of Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray on Tuesday.
His photo had been widely distributed to police stations after the
anonymous tip-off 'from abroad' on July 22nd.
It was received with a colour photograph of Petitjean, and said he
'was preparing to take part in an attack on national territory'.
The warning went on: 'He's already in France, and is preparing to act
alone, or with others.'
Both Petitjean and his accomplice, Adel Kermiche, also 19, were also
on terrorist watch lists, and should technically have been under
surveillance.
Kermiche also lived with his parents in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, near
Rouen, where Petitjean linked up with him.
Tributes outside the Normandy church An identity card belonging to
Petitjean was found at Kermiche's famil home, which is close to the
church.
Before carrying out their barbaric crimes, the pair recorded a video,
in which they held up an Isis sign and swore allegiance to the group's
leader, Abu Bakr al Baghdadi.
As well as murdering Father Jacques, the self-styled 'soldiers' took
three nuns and two parishioners hostage, maiming one of the captives.
Read More Moment armed police free nun used as human shield by
terrorists who cut priest's throat
Both terrorists were shot dead by police special forces commandoes as
they tried to escape from the church.
There have been widespread calls for President Francois Hollande and
senior ministers to resign following the security failures that have
contributed to recent atrocities.
The majority of those responsible for terrorist attacks which have
caused up to 250 deaths in France over the past 18 months were known
to the authorities.
Many were on S-lists, while others should have been serving prison
sentences after travelling to and from Isis terrorist camps in Syria.
There is also widespread anger at the way the homegrown terrorists
have been able to mass weapons in France.
--
Disclaimer:Everyone posting to this Forum bears the sole responsibility for any legal consequences of his or her postings, and hence statements and facts must be presented responsibly. Your continued membership signifies that you agree to this disclaimer and pledge to abide by our Rules and Guidelines.To unsubscribe from this group, send email to: ugandans-at-heart+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
0 comments:
Post a Comment