CRIMENY POST
California mall stabbing suspect’s twisted past revealed — before butchering beloved artist
Leibelt, who was free on bail for another felony, allegedly planned the murder of artist Summers and admitted having homicidal thoughts since puberty. The suspect's prior criminal status and violent history are highlighted in the report.
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