UPDATE: Shocking new details emerge as the shooter responsible for the Brown University massacre has been identified as Claudio Neves Valente, 48, who called former President Donald Trump an “animal” in a chilling video confession recorded before his death. Valente’s actions left two students dead and an MIT professor murdered in a violent spree that unfolded on December 13, 2025.
Authorities confirmed that Valente’s rampage began at the Ivy League institution where he shot and killed Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, 18, of Virginia, and Ella Cook, 19, of Alabama. The Department of Justice has now released transcripts from confessional videos Valente recorded inside a storage facility in Salem, New Hampshire, where he was later found dead. The videos show Valente expressing no remorse for his heinous actions.
In one of the videos, Valente stated, “I have no interest in being famous… I particularly like Trump’s s**t, to have called me an animal, which is true. I am an animal and he is also.” This disturbing admission reveals not only his mindset but also his complete lack of accountability for his crimes.
Valente’s rampage didn’t stop at Brown University. Just two days later, he fatally shot MIT Professor Nuno Loureiro in his Boston home. Investigators have revealed that Loureiro was Valente’s original target, as the two had studied together in Portugal from 1995 to 2000. Law enforcement officials described Valente’s behavior as “heinous,” with no clear motive provided for targeting the students or the professor.
The manhunt for Valente lasted five days, culminating in his discovery after police received a tip about his vehicle parked at the storage facility. In the videos, he admitted to planning the attack for an extended period, leaving the community in shock and mourning.
Valente, a former student at Brown University, expressed a disturbing perspective on his actions, saying, “I am not going to apologize, because during my lifetime no one sincerely apologized to me.” This chilling remark underscores the deep-seated issues that led to this tragic event.
The confessions also revealed Valente’s struggle with his own mortality, as he questioned whether he could go through with taking his own life after committing mass murder. “Let’s see if I’ve got the balls to do this to myself now,” he said, illustrating the psychological turmoil he experienced.
The investigation continues as authorities reassess security protocols at educational institutions nationwide. The release of Valente’s confessions has sparked widespread outrage and a renewed call for discussions surrounding mental health and gun violence in America.
As the community grapples with this tragedy, the impact of Valente’s actions will be felt for years to come. The families of the victims are demanding justice and answers, while the nation reflects on the urgent need for change in how such incidents are addressed.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
