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The journalist recounts how, upon noticing the incident, they instinctively delved into the online profiles and histories of the suspects. The process was surprisingly straightforward; most of what was needed was publicly accessible. This investigation, which took about an hour of online research, uncovered a disturbing narrative. The suspects were not just ordinary extremists—they were deeply embedded in online rationalist and community circles, sharing their controversial and radical beliefs openly.