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Mother of confessed Norway killer says he has lied

The statements from Breivik's mother were read out in court on Thursday as psychiatrists presented a 239-page report about the 33-year old extremist's mental health.

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FP Archives|Jun 14, 2012, 20:27:34 IST

Oslo, Norway:The mother of Anders Behring Breivik — the man who has confessed to killing 77 people in Norway last summer — claims that as much as half of the information her son has told police is fabricated.The statements from Breivik's mother were read out in court on Thursday as psychiatrists presented a 239-page report about the 33-year old extremist's mental health.[caption id="attachment_344062" align="alignleft" width="380" caption="Breivik's mother isn't appearing at his trial because of health-related reasons, and has not been named due to Norwegian privacy rules. "][/caption]Breivik's mother isn't appearing at his trial because of health-related reasons, and has not been named due to Norwegian privacy rules.She described how Breivik transformed from a caring son into an aggressive and secretive loner.She also said that "half of what he's told police is a lie" — including exaggerating both his travels and education.AP

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First Published:Jun 14, 2012, 20:27:33 IST
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