The Unbelievable True Story Behind The Boston Marathon Bombing
2023-04-15
- Two Brothers were Responsible for the Attack - On April 15th, 2013, two brothers Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev planted two bombs near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. The attack left 3 people dead and 260 injured.
- The Brothers had been living in the U.S. for over a Decade - The brothers had been living in the United States since 2002. They had been living in Cambridge, Massachusetts and had become naturalized citizens.
- The Attack was Inspired by Radical Islamic Extremism - The brothers were inspired by radical Islamic extremism and had been radicalized by online propaganda. They had also been influenced by American-born Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki.
- The Brothers were Caught and Brought to Justice - After a massive manhunt, the brothers were eventually caught and brought to justice. Dzhokhar was sentenced to death and Tamerlan was killed during the manhunt.
- The Boston Marathon Bombing was a Tragic Event - The Boston Marathon bombing was a tragic event that shook the city of Boston and the nation. It was a reminder of the dangers of radicalization and the importance of vigilance.
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