John Allen Muhammad

John Allen Muhammad (born John Allen Williams on December 31, 1960) carried out the Beltway sniper attacks in an apparent attempt to extort $10 million dollars through terrorism. He and his younger partner Lee Boyd Malvo were arrested in connection with the attacks on October 24, 2002, following tips from alert citizens.

External links

• An Angry Telephone Call Provided One Crucial Clue, The New York Times, October 25, 2002 - explains tracking and arrest of Muhammad (paid article)
• CNN Special Report: Sniper Attacks, the legal case
• Indictment Virginia. v. Muhammad
• Order changing venue: Virginia v. Muhammad
• NY Times-Prosecution closes case