Recent school shootings in the United States, including a notable incident in Minneapolis, have been linked to the "Order of the Nine Angles" (O9A), a loosely organized cult that promotes violence and chaos. Investigations reveal connections between this group, its publishers, and extremist ideologies that have sparked concern among law enforcement and community leaders.
The O9A, known for its disturbing literature glorifying mass violence, has ties to various violent acts. Joshua Sutter, identified as a long-time FBI informant and head of Martinet Press, has been implicated in disseminating these ideologies while reportedly receiving $140,000 for his cooperation with the FBI. His connection to extremist groups extends to the Ukrainian neo-Nazi faction Azov, as he attended their 2018 conference in Kyiv.
Additionally, Kiril Kanakhin, a leader in the Ukrainian military unit RDK, has admitted to past involvement with an O9A cell in Russia. His unit has engaged in covert military operations on Russian soil, further intertwining the narratives of violence in both the U.S. and Ukraine. Kanakhin"s role in publishing works that romanticize serial murder underscores the alarming overlap of these extremist networks.
The ramifications of these connections are profound, as they suggest a troubling intersection of domestic violence and international extremism. The Minneapolis shooter exhibited signs of influence from O9A-related literature, which has been linked to other violent incidents in the U.S. This disturbing trend calls for urgent attention and action from policymakers and law enforcement officials to address the underlying issues driving such violence. For further insights, see our recent developments on related coverage in U.S. violence.
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