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Paris gun suspect 'wrote letters of explanation' Paris gun suspect Dekhar 'wrote confused letters'
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French investigators have found letters which they say explain the motives of the suspected gunman behind two recent attacks in Paris. French investigators have found two "confused" letters which may explain the motives of the suspected gunman behind two recent attacks in Paris.
Prosecutors said Abdelhakim Dekhar had written "confused" letters denouncing media manipulation and capitalism. Prosecutors said in one of the letters Abdelhakim Dekhar had denounced media manipulation and capitalism.
Dekhar was arrested on Wednesday after a major manhunt.Dekhar was arrested on Wednesday after a major manhunt.
According to the French authorities, he has been jailed before - in 1998, for his role in a string of previous Paris shootings.According to the French authorities, he has been jailed before - in 1998, for his role in a string of previous Paris shootings.
After his release he lived in Britain for several years before returning to France in July, the authorities said.After his release he lived in Britain for several years before returning to France in July, the authorities said.
Third manThird man
After a two-day manhunt, Dekhar was arrested on Wednesday evening in a stationary car in an underground car park following a tip-off from a member of the public.After a two-day manhunt, Dekhar was arrested on Wednesday evening in a stationary car in an underground car park following a tip-off from a member of the public.
One of Dekhar's letters was found beside him in the car, with details of his wishes for burial, Paris prosecutor Francois Molins told a press conference.One of Dekhar's letters was found beside him in the car, with details of his wishes for burial, Paris prosecutor Francois Molins told a press conference.
Another letter was reportedly given to officials by the man who housed him.Another letter was reportedly given to officials by the man who housed him.
This man, according to Mr Molins, had been away from the building until recently, but on his return saw photos of the suspect in the Liberation shooting and recognised Dekhar, who on confrontation confessed to being the man behind the attack.This man, according to Mr Molins, had been away from the building until recently, but on his return saw photos of the suspect in the Liberation shooting and recognised Dekhar, who on confrontation confessed to being the man behind the attack.
Mr Molins said the letters spoke of a "fascist plot" and accused the media of participating in the "manipulation of the masses". Mr Molins said the second letter spoke of a "fascist plot" and accused the media of participating in the "manipulation of the masses".
Police said that when Dekhar was arrested, it appeared he had taken medication and did not seem very lucid.Police said that when Dekhar was arrested, it appeared he had taken medication and did not seem very lucid.
Some media sources have suggested he may have attempted suicide.Some media sources have suggested he may have attempted suicide.
The BBC's Hugh Schofield in Paris says Dekhar is believed to have been the third man in the so-called Rey-Maupin affair, named after a young couple with links to anarchist groups who bungled an attempt to steal weapons from guards and then hijacked a taxi in 1994.The BBC's Hugh Schofield in Paris says Dekhar is believed to have been the third man in the so-called Rey-Maupin affair, named after a young couple with links to anarchist groups who bungled an attempt to steal weapons from guards and then hijacked a taxi in 1994.
In the subsequent chase and shootout, three policemen and the taxi driver were killed, as well as Audry Maupin.In the subsequent chase and shootout, three policemen and the taxi driver were killed, as well as Audry Maupin.
Maupin's girlfriend, Florence Rey, was released from jail a few years ago.Maupin's girlfriend, Florence Rey, was released from jail a few years ago.
Their story was compared to the controversial American film Natural Born Killers.Their story was compared to the controversial American film Natural Born Killers.
At his trial in 1998, Dekhar protested his innocence, claiming he had been recruited by the Algerian secret service to infiltrate the French far-left.At his trial in 1998, Dekhar protested his innocence, claiming he had been recruited by the Algerian secret service to infiltrate the French far-left.
He was sentenced to four years in jail but released soon after the verdict, having already served his time in pre-trial detention.He was sentenced to four years in jail but released soon after the verdict, having already served his time in pre-trial detention.
'I will not miss''I will not miss'
In the wake of the two shooting incidents, hundreds of police were involved in a huge manhunt and security was stepped up at all media outlets.In the wake of the two shooting incidents, hundreds of police were involved in a huge manhunt and security was stepped up at all media outlets.
An appeal for information generated almost 700 calls.An appeal for information generated almost 700 calls.
The first incident - last Friday - was at the offices of the BFMTV television channel.The first incident - last Friday - was at the offices of the BFMTV television channel.
The intruder emptied the chamber of his gun in the reception area without firing, saying: "Next time, I will not miss you."The intruder emptied the chamber of his gun in the reception area without firing, saying: "Next time, I will not miss you."
On Monday, the suspect attacked the offices of the Liberation newspaper, firing twice and critically injuring a 23-year-old photography assistant.On Monday, the suspect attacked the offices of the Liberation newspaper, firing twice and critically injuring a 23-year-old photography assistant.
Two hours later, the same man fired shots outside the headquarters of the bank Societe Generale, in the western business district of La Defense. No-one was hurt.Two hours later, the same man fired shots outside the headquarters of the bank Societe Generale, in the western business district of La Defense. No-one was hurt.
A car was then hijacked and the driver was forced to drop the suspect off near the Avenue des Champs Elysees, where he disappeared.A car was then hijacked and the driver was forced to drop the suspect off near the Avenue des Champs Elysees, where he disappeared.
The attacks shocked French newspapers.The attacks shocked French newspapers.
The publisher of Liberation, Nicolas Demorand, wrote a commentary on Tuesday promising to continue to operate.The publisher of Liberation, Nicolas Demorand, wrote a commentary on Tuesday promising to continue to operate.
"Opening fire in a newspaper is an attack on the lives of men and women who are only doing their jobs. And on an idea, a set of values, which we call the Republic," he said."Opening fire in a newspaper is an attack on the lives of men and women who are only doing their jobs. And on an idea, a set of values, which we call the Republic," he said.
The gunshot victim is said to have improved in hospital, is now conscious and no longer needs an artificial respirator.The gunshot victim is said to have improved in hospital, is now conscious and no longer needs an artificial respirator.