Suspect in train explosion had no accomplice: police

Focus Taiwan
Date: 2016/07/08
By: Hsiao Po-yang and Frances Huang

Taipei, July 8 (CNA) The suspect in an explosion on a commuter train in Taipei committed the crime alone without any accomplice, the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) said Friday.

Based on evidence collected, an investigation group formed specially to probe into the case said the suspect, identified as Lin Ying-chang (林英昌), 55, had written a will to his family before he committed the crime and had expected he would be killed in the attack.

According to the CIB, the suspect had been diagnosed with cancer and mental disorder. He had been bothered by his illness and had wanted to die, the CIB said.

In addition, the investigation group also found a red canvas bag which was identical to a bag he was seen on CCTV cameras carrying onto the commuter train.     [FULL  STORY]