Elderly Woman Burned In Boulder Terror Attack Dies

Karen Diamond, one of the victims of the antisemitic firebomb attack in Boulder, Colorado, died last Wednesday, according to a Monday press release. Mohamed Sabry Soliman, the alleged perpetrator of the terror attack, now faces first-degree murder charges.

The attack, which happened on June 1, targeted a pro-Israel group calling for the release of Israeli hostages taken by the terror group Hamas during the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

It was initially reported that eight people were injured, including 82-year-old Diamond, by incendiary devices and what the FBI called a “makeshift flamethrower.” According to a new press release, 13 victims have reported physical injuries resulting from the attack.

Soliman is an Egyptian national residing in the United States illegally since his visa expired in 2023.

Diamond, who is mourned by her husband, sons, daughters-in-law, and grandsons, as well as the Boulder Jewish community, died last Wednesday, June 25, according to a statement released Monday by Rabbi Marc Soloway, a rabbi at Congregation Bonai Shalom in Boulder.

“There are no words to express the pain of this horrific loss of our beloved member and friend,” Soloway said.

Boulder District Attorney Michael Dougherty said, “This horrific attack has now claimed the life of an innocent person who was beloved by her family and friends. Our hearts are with the Diamond family during this incredibly difficult time.”

Diamond’s family has stated that they wish for privacy at this time as they grieve their loss.

Following Diamond’s passing, Soliman now faces two counts of first-degree murder, 52 counts of attempted first-degree murder, and 46 other related charges. Soliman now faces up to more than 100 years behind bars if found guilty.

Soliman is also being prosecuted federally for alleged hate crimes related to the Boulder attack. David Kraut, Soliman’s attorney, recently entered a not guilty plea on Soliman’s behalf for those 12 hate crime charges.