Black Muslims killings compared to Zebra killings

 
By Ken Raymond
Published: September 7, 2008

California connection? Similarities between the Oklahoma crimes and California 's infamous Zebra killings are unmistakable.

In 1973-74, a radical sect of Black Muslims killed at least 15 — some claim as many as 71 — whites in San Francisco . The killers were trying to earn a place in paradise by acquiring "Death Angel wings,” a measure of status within the sect.

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