NEW YORK (AP) — A white Army veteran accused of killing a 66-year-old black stranger in a racial attack in New York City says he regrets killing the man because he would rather have killed a younger or more successful black victim.
James Harris Jackson told the Daily News on Sunday he’s “sorry” he stabbed Timothy Caughman, who was collecting bottles. He says it was dark and he didn’t know the victim was elderly.
Authorities say Jackson came to Manhattan from Baltimore earlier this month with the aim of killing black men and to “make a statement.”
Jackson told the newspaper his goal was to force women to reconsider their interracial relationships.
The 28-year-old has been arraigned on a hate crime murder charge. He didn’t enter a plea. His next court date is Monday.WHAT OTHERS ARE CLICKING ON-
- USF defensive back Hassan Childs in stable condition after off-campus shooting
- Deer-chasing Sasquatch blamed for Idaho car crash
- Tampa driver dead after piece of metal goes through windshield on I-275
- Clearwater Police working a death investigation after body found in woods
- Bloomingdale Library rape survivor finally gets chance to go to prom
- Deputies: Sprint car driver dead after crash at racetrack in Bradenton
