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Samurai Sword Attack: Cult Members Charged in Murder Plot

12/5/2025

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Alexander Leatham and Suri Dao face charges for the attempted murder of Curtis Lind, attacked with a samurai sword in 2022.
Lind was later killed by Maximilian Snyder to stop him from testifying against Leatham and Dao.
In court, Leatham shouted accusations.
Dao, described as 'vegetative,' was brought in a wheelchair.
They are linked to a cult tied to six U.S. murders, with next hearing set for December 8.

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Alexander Leatham and Suri Dao face charges for the attempted murder of Curtis Lind, attacked with a samurai sword in 2022.
Lind was later killed by Maximilian Snyder to stop him from testifying against Leatham and Dao.
In court, Leatham shouted accusations.
Dao, described as 'vegetative,' was brought in a wheelchair.
They are linked to a cult tied to six U.S. murders, with next hearing set for December 8.