Jeremy Christian is the suspect in the stabbing murder of two good Samaritans after he was accused of anti-Muslim behavior towards two girls.
Cops in Portland say that Jeremy Christian slit the throats of two good Samaritans who were trying to stop him from abusing two Muslim women. The horror unfolded on board a MAX train on the afternoon of May 27. According to online records, Christian, 35, is being held without bail at the Multnomah County Detention Center. He’s facing charges of aggravated murder and attempted murder.
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A witness, Evelin Hernandez, told KATU, that the suspect told the two girls, “Get off the bus, and get out of the country because you don’ t pay taxes here.” Hernandez added that Christian said, “ [He] doesn’ t like Muslims, they’ re criminals.”
The Oregonian reports that Christian has convictions for felony robbery, kidnapping and weapon charges.
The two good Samaritans have not yet been named by authorities. Another person was wounded during the attack but did not suffer fatal wounds.
A group has planned a vigil to took place at the Hollywood/Northeast 42nd Avenue Transit Center MAX Station. The event is named, “We Stand Up, We Stand Together.” The Facebook page says:
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