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Possible Serial Killer Caught Boarding Plane for Israel

Posted by: Lez Get Real on August 12, 2010.

: Airport Atlanta

Melanie Nathan; August 12, 2010;

An Israeli Arab suspected in 20 stabbings across three states that left five people dead was arrested at the Atlanta airport as he tried to board a plane bound for Tel Aviv, authorities said.

Michigan officials said Thursday that Elias Abuelazam, 33, is currently charged with assault with intent to murder in a July 27 stabbing in Flint. Further charges are pending.

A spokesman for U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the agency’s officers arrested Abuelazam, an Arab Israeli citizen, about 10 p.m. Wednesday night at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, as he attempted to board a Delta flight for Tel Aviv. He was handed over to the FBI and Atlanta police.

Passengers on the flight said as they arrived Thursday in Tel Aviv that the suspect was arrested at the boarding gate shortly before takeoff. They said his name was called over a loudspeaker, and then six police officers led him away without incident.

His Family was contacted at their home close to tel Aviv airport. They expressed dismay at the lack of information received from US authorities, stating they were shocked at his alleged involvement in any crime, and that they had been relying on Television for News and updates.

It is yet to be determined whether these crimes alleged were motivated by the psyche of a serial killer, a racist or if the actions were to incite terror.