A shocking incident unfolded in Pennsylvania as 32-year-old YouTuber, Justin Mohn, was arrested on charges of killing his father, Michael Mohn, and subsequently uploading a disturbing video where he displayed his decapitated head.
The video, titled “Mohn’s Militia – Call To Arms For American Patriots,” has since been removed by YouTube.
According to authorities, Justin Mohn is accused of first-degree murder, abuse of a corpse, and possessing an instrument of crime with intent.
Mohn was apprehended approximately 100 miles away from the crime scene and was arraigned at 4 a.m., where he was denied bail, as confirmed by Middletown Township Police Capt. Pete Feeney.
The 14-minute video showcased Mohn wearing gloves and holding his father’s head in a plastic bag, later placing it in a cooking pot. During the gruesome display, Mohn labeled his father, who served as a federal employee for 20 years, as a traitor.
He used the platform to voice extreme right-wing conspiracy theories, calling for the demise of federal officials and launching verbal attacks on President Joe Biden’s administration, the Black Lives Matter movement, the LGBTQ community, and antifa activists.
YouTube swiftly removed the video, citing its “strict policies prohibiting graphic violence and violent extremism.” A spokesperson for the platform stated,
The video was removed for violating our graphic violence policy, and Justin Mohn’s channel was terminated in line with our violent extremism policies. Our teams are closely tracking to remove any re-uploads of the video.
This horrifying incident underscores the ongoing challenge platforms face in moderating content that promotes violence and extremism, prompting a renewed scrutiny on the role of social media in disseminating such disturbing material.
