A friend of the two teenagers who carried out a deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego has shared disturbing details about their extremist beliefs and personal lives. The 17-year-old friend, who goes by 'Kaiser,' said he met Cain Clark, 17, and Caleb Vazquez, 18, in a neo-Nazi TikTok group last February.
Gruesome Fantasies and Online Radicalization
Kaiser told the Daily Mail that Vazquez had sick fantasies of 'raping to death' an anime schoolgirl character named Mymy from the Dutch series Ongezellig. He also described Clark as 'closeted gay' and revealed that Clark had been admitted to a mental hospital twice. The pair bonded over their hatred for non-white groups and their admiration for Adolf Hitler.
Planning the Attack
The shooters had been planning their attack for over a year, initially targeting a synagogue before choosing the mosque. They met in person around three months ago and went fishing, finalizing their plot. On the day of the attack, they left their neo-Nazi group chat and blocked members, with Clark telling Kaiser he would contact him later after being 'fedded' (investigated by police).
Digital Footprint and Manifesto
Kaiser shared screenshots of text conversations and video calls where the shooters displayed neo-Nazi flags. Vazquez was obsessed with Mymy, even having his online girlfriend dress up as the character. The girlfriend allegedly recorded and posted the livestream of the attack. The shooters' manifesto expressed hatred for Jews and women, with Vazquez identifying as an 'involuntary celibate.'
Father's Disturbing Comic Book
Clark's father, Damon, authored a violent comic book series called The Circle, which features a teen named Christian who 'must kill all of his friends.' Photos show a young Clark wearing a '666' hat, adding a chilling layer to the story.
The FBI is investigating the case, with Special Agent Mark Remily vowing to 'leave no stone unturned.' The attack has shocked the San Diego Muslim community and raised concerns about online radicalization of youth.
