New Orleans attack suspect discussed plans to kill his family and join ISIS in chilling recordings. Here’s what we know

In a series of videos, the suspect in the deadly New Year’s attack in New Orleans discussed planning to kill his family and having dreams that helped inspire him to join ISIS, according to multiple officials briefed on the investigation.

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• By Casey Tolan, CNN, Curt Devin, CNN, John Miller, CNN, Karina Tsui, CNN, Paul P. Murphy, CNN
• January 2, 2025