‘Incel’ Blows Own Hand Off With Bomb Meant For ‘Hot Cheerleaders,’ FBI Says

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ABINGDON, Va. – A Richlands, Va. man, who appeared at a health clinic with severe injuries to his hands and fingers, is charged with lying to federal investigators about how he was injured and whether or not he possessed explosives.

Cole Carini, 23, was arrested and is charged with one count of lying to federal agents.

According to court documents, on June 3, 2020, Carini went to a health clinic in Richlands suffering from an amputated hand, amputated fingers on the opposite hand, and shrapnel wounds to the neck and throat. After being interviewed at the hospital by officers, Carini reported that his injuries were caused by a lawn mower accident at his home.

During a search of Carini’s home, agents found the lawn was overgrown and found no other evidence indicating a lawn mower had recently been used. They did, however, find evidence of an explosion, more consistent with the types of injuries Carini had suffered. Agents also discovered significant quantities of what is believed to be Triacetone Triperoxide, an explosive substance used in the creation of improvised explosive devices.

Investigators found a note at the home, that said, in part, “as he now approached the stage of hot cheerleaders.”

“I will not be afraid of the consequences no matter what I will be heroic I will make a statement like Elliott Rodgers [sic],” the letter said, referring to the man who carried out the 2014 mass shooting in the name of the “incel” movement.

When questioned again, Carini insisted that he was injured when the lawn mower flipped over while he was mowing the grass. Carini also stated he had no explosives in his residence.

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