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perpetrator

[pur-pi-trey-ter] / ˈpɜr pɪˌtreɪ tər /










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In it, survivors including Atuhaire and Mwangi named Mafwele as the main perpetrator.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Police said late Monday said there was "no basis on current knowledge" to assume a political or religious motive on the part of the perpetrator.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Authorities were investigating the incident but did not elaborate on the perpetrator.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

It was recovered two years later in Florence when the perpetrator tried to sell it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Fortunately, we have the perpetrator in custody and will be able to put him on trial.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth




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