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British spree killer had tax problems
CARLISLE, England, (UPI) -- The taxi driver who killed 12 people and wounded 11 others in northern England had a chaotic life that included a tax investigation, police say.
Investigators with the Cumbrian police said they have found nothing from Derrick Bird, 53, explaining his actions, The Times of London reported. He apparently did not write a suicide note or put together a hit list.
Acquaintances say he was a heavy drinker.
Some of Bird's victims during his killing spree Wednesday appear to have been selected targets and others picked off at random. His first victim was his twin brother, David, and he ended the rampage by taking his own life.
"Detectives are focusing on several key areas and are working to verify suggestions that Bird was involved in personal disputes with fellow taxi drivers, or others," said Detective Chief Inspector Iain Goulding, who has been heading the investigation. "We have also been reviewing his finances and investigating issues of taxation. We can confirm that Derrick Bird was subject to an ongoing investigation by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs."
CARLISLE, England, (UPI) -- The taxi driver who killed 12 people and wounded 11 others in northern England had a chaotic life that included a tax investigation, police say.
Investigators with the Cumbrian police said they have found nothing from Derrick Bird, 53, explaining his actions, The Times of London reported. He apparently did not write a suicide note or put together a hit list.
Acquaintances say he was a heavy drinker.
Some of Bird's victims during his killing spree Wednesday appear to have been selected targets and others picked off at random. His first victim was his twin brother, David, and he ended the rampage by taking his own life.
"Detectives are focusing on several key areas and are working to verify suggestions that Bird was involved in personal disputes with fellow taxi drivers, or others," said Detective Chief Inspector Iain Goulding, who has been heading the investigation. "We have also been reviewing his finances and investigating issues of taxation. We can confirm that Derrick Bird was subject to an ongoing investigation by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs."