Craig Stephen Hicks, 46, was charged on Wednesday with murdering three members of a Muslim family in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The motivation for the killing is unclear, though police said their preliminary investigation showed that a parking dispute may have been at the root of the matter.
Hicks, however, appears to have spoken openly about his anti-religious views on what is reportedly his Facebook page. The page was frequently updated with quotes, cartoons and links representing these opinions.
On Aug. 11, 2011, Hicks appears to have written:
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The Associate Press reported Wednesday morning that the shooting may have been the result of a parking dispute and that Hicks was cooperating with the investigation.
According to a Facebook page set up for the victims, a vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Peace and Justice Plaza in Chapel Hill.
