Delaney Parks
Members of the media stand outside of the federal courthouse on Grant Street, Downtown, Monday, April 24, 2023, ahead of the start of the federal death penalty trial for the man accused of killing 11 worshippers from three congregations at the Tree of Life synagogue building in 2018. (Alexandra Wimley/Union Progress)
July 26, 2023, 8:19 am
Defense witnesses testify about life and employment of Pittsburgh synagogue shooter
As a teen, he was known among his peers for crafting explosives and blowing things up, witness says
By Delaney Parks
A view of the Tree of Life synagogue, which housed three congregations, New Light, Dor Hadash and Tree of Life, photographed Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in Squirrel Hill. (Alexandra Wimley/Union Progress)
July 12, 2023, 9:46 am
Witness testifies that synagogue shooter was ‘cooperative,’ ‘coherent’ in evaluation
The shooter appeared to believe that Donald Trump had given him a directive to take action, psychiatrist testified
By Delaney Parks
A view of the Joseph F. Weis, Jr. U.S. Courthouse, Downtown, photographed Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. (Alexandra Wimley/Pittsburgh Union Progress)
June 30, 2023, 8:11 pm
Pittsburgh synagogue trial continues with discussion of shooter’s delusions
The defendant told a psychologist that he considered all Jewish worshippers, including a woman who looked “terrified,” to be “hostile invaders.”
By Delaney Parks
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