Brown University Shooter's Chilling Transcripts: No Regret, No Motive, But Questions Remain
The DOJ has released transcripts of videos that Brown University shooter Claudio Neves Valente allegedly made following the shooting. He later died by suicide.
The United States Department of Justice has released transcripts of videos made by Claudio Neves Valente, the Portuguese national who carried out the mass shooting at Brown University and murdered MIT professor Nuno Loureiro. In the chilling recordings, Valente expressed no remorse for his actions, claiming he had been planning the attack for a long time.
Valente's body was found in a New Hampshire storage facility on December 18, after he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on December 16. The investigation into the motive behind the attack continues, with federal authorities stating that Valente did not provide a reason for targeting students at Brown University or the professor at MIT.
According to the transcripts, Valente said he was 'extraordinarily satisfied' with what he had done, but did not regret his actions. He also expressed surprise at the investigation taking so long to find him. Valente denied being motivated by a desire for fame, and stated that he had no hate or love for America.
The transcripts also address rumors that Valente yelled 'Allahu Akbar' during the shooting, with Valente claiming he did not remember saying anything. He suggested that if he did make a statement, it was likely an exclamation.
Brown University has released a statement acknowledging the release of the transcripts and expressing concern for the well-being of its students. The university has expanded its security enhancements to prevent such an attack from happening again.
The investigation into Valente's motives is ongoing, with authorities working to understand the reasoning behind his heinous acts. The transcripts provide a glimpse into Valente's mindset, but raise more questions than answers about the motivations behind the attack.