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Man Accused of Hate Crime Stabbing | Salt Lake City News
A 48-year-old man in Taylorsville, Peter Michael Larsen, is facing life-altering charges after allegedly stabbing a Muslim man at Valley Fair Mall, claiming he wanted to “make an exhibition of Muslims” and incite others to target them. The attack, which also injured a friend of the victim, was fueled by Larsen’s belief the victim was Muslim — a belief that led to a brutal assault involving multiple stabbings and a chilling threat: “You’re next.” Prosecutors are seeking hate crime enhancements, and Larsen reportedly admitted he chose the mall specifically because he knew Muslims would be…
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