Post date: Jul 26, 2011 6:17:23 PM
In the wake of the Norway massacre, the details of of a confessed killer as an unemployed, hate-filled man emerges. Deborah Gembara reports.
Who is Anders Breivik? And what were the circumstances that led him to massacre 76 of his countrymen.
These are the questions police are asking as they investigate the man who has claimed responsible for last week's attack.
While much has been said about Breivik's fear of Muslim infiltration in Europe, details about his daily life are still emerging.Police officer Pal Fredrik Hjort Krab at a press conference in Oslo.
Police officer Pal Fredrik Hjort Krab saying:
"He was unemployed and he was planning this action."
REPORTER ASKS: "Do we know if he ever had any kind of job?"
I think in the last year prior to this crime he was unemployed -- he had a job -- I think it was some kind of salesman. Yes, it was sales."
Breivik's attorney Geir Lippestad spoke to his client's mental state.
Anders Breivik's attorney Feir Lippestad saying:
"This whole case indicated that he is insane,"
He also says Breivik was using some type of drug to fuel him through the attack.
Authorities have already interviewed Breivik's mother and say they plan to interview more of his family members.
Police are also answering questions about what some are calling a slow response time.
Norwegian police chief of staff Johan Fredriksen saying:
"They informed us at about 1730 hours about a situation going on and eight minutes after they asked for assistance. At that moment, they had their counter-terrorist unit ready here and they used cause (caution) and they approached the island at 1825 hours."
All this as the nation continues to grieve the worst massacre in its modern history.
Deborah Gembara, Reuters.