BUCKS COUNTY, PA - On Friday, July 11th, a Pennsylvania man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of first-degree murder.
Justin Mohn, 33, was sentenced to life behind bars for the brutal beheading of his father, Michael Mohn, in their home back in January 2024, according to a press release from the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.
Following the violent incident, Justin Mohn posted a disturbing video on YouTube, displaying his father's decapitated head and calling for violent attacks against federal government officials.
Bucks County District Attorney Jen Schorn also highlighted the conviction of two terrorism charges, saying that it was the "first of its kind" in Pennsylvania, Law & Crime reported.
Schorn stated that Justin Mohn was "emphatic" in his lack of remorse for what he did, saying, "He does not feel remorse, he does not feel guilt."
In addition to the murder conviction, Justin Mohn was found guilty of numerous other charges, including two counts of terrorism, two counts of possession of an instrument of crime, firearms not to be carried without a license, possession of a weapon, criminal use of a communication facility, terroristic threats, defiant trespassing, and abuse of a corpse.
Prosecutors argued that Justin Mohn's actions stemmed from extensive premeditation and deliberate planning.
Investigators thoroughly scoured his online history, uncovering a "mountain of evidence" that showed his violent plans.
"They didn't stop at that YouTube video," First Assistant District Attorney Edward Louka said.
"They dug deep and found layer upon layer of premeditation." Evidence including the chilling YouTube video, DNA evidence, testimony from over 15 law enforcement and civilian witnesses, and Justin's handwritten letters and online search history.
Letters found at the crime scene and in his vehicle explicitly outlined his calculated intent.
"This case is about how Justin Mohn assassinated his father and callously used him as a prop to force the government to meet his demands," Deputy District Attorney Ashley Towhey said.
After the murder, Justin Mohn uploaded a nearly 15-minute video to YouTube, displaying his father's head and reading a prepared manifesto.
The video, which garnered thousands of views before its removal was played during the trial, featured Mohn ranting about grievances against the government, his former employer, and his family.
He identified himself as the leader of Mohn's Militia, explicitly called for a "revolution" and ordered militias and patriots to kill federal employees, even listing specific officials by name and address.
While being escorted out of the courthouse during a prior hearing, Mohn was asked why he killed his father. "He was a federal employee and betrayed me," Mohn said.
When asked about why the death penalty was not being pursued, Schorn said that the decision was made after "extensive discussions" with the Mohn family.
The Mohns, who made victim impact statements before the sentence was given, reportedly told Schorn that they were concerned that Justin would still find a way to "have a platform for the rest of his life to spew his political rhetoric, his disgusting, vile thoughts and ideas."
Common Pleas Judge Stephen A. Corr delivered the guilty verdict on Friday and sentenced Justin Mohn to two life sentences without the possibility of parole.
Justin Mohn, 33, was sentenced to life behind bars for the brutal beheading of his father, Michael Mohn, in their home back in January 2024, according to a press release from the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.
Following the violent incident, Justin Mohn posted a disturbing video on YouTube, displaying his father's decapitated head and calling for violent attacks against federal government officials.
Bucks County District Attorney Jen Schorn also highlighted the conviction of two terrorism charges, saying that it was the "first of its kind" in Pennsylvania, Law & Crime reported.
Schorn stated that Justin Mohn was "emphatic" in his lack of remorse for what he did, saying, "He does not feel remorse, he does not feel guilt."
In addition to the murder conviction, Justin Mohn was found guilty of numerous other charges, including two counts of terrorism, two counts of possession of an instrument of crime, firearms not to be carried without a license, possession of a weapon, criminal use of a communication facility, terroristic threats, defiant trespassing, and abuse of a corpse.
Prosecutors argued that Justin Mohn's actions stemmed from extensive premeditation and deliberate planning.
Investigators thoroughly scoured his online history, uncovering a "mountain of evidence" that showed his violent plans.
"They didn't stop at that YouTube video," First Assistant District Attorney Edward Louka said.
"They dug deep and found layer upon layer of premeditation." Evidence including the chilling YouTube video, DNA evidence, testimony from over 15 law enforcement and civilian witnesses, and Justin's handwritten letters and online search history.
Letters found at the crime scene and in his vehicle explicitly outlined his calculated intent.
"This case is about how Justin Mohn assassinated his father and callously used him as a prop to force the government to meet his demands," Deputy District Attorney Ashley Towhey said.
After the murder, Justin Mohn uploaded a nearly 15-minute video to YouTube, displaying his father's head and reading a prepared manifesto.
The video, which garnered thousands of views before its removal was played during the trial, featured Mohn ranting about grievances against the government, his former employer, and his family.
He identified himself as the leader of Mohn's Militia, explicitly called for a "revolution" and ordered militias and patriots to kill federal employees, even listing specific officials by name and address.
While being escorted out of the courthouse during a prior hearing, Mohn was asked why he killed his father. "He was a federal employee and betrayed me," Mohn said.
When asked about why the death penalty was not being pursued, Schorn said that the decision was made after "extensive discussions" with the Mohn family.
The Mohns, who made victim impact statements before the sentence was given, reportedly told Schorn that they were concerned that Justin would still find a way to "have a platform for the rest of his life to spew his political rhetoric, his disgusting, vile thoughts and ideas."
Common Pleas Judge Stephen A. Corr delivered the guilty verdict on Friday and sentenced Justin Mohn to two life sentences without the possibility of parole.
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2025-07-15T18:29-0400 | Comment by: Dennis
Should be executed, why waste money on this slug.