Now evidence is emerging that Mair may have had an interest in white supremacy. To police, the 52-year-old is the prime suspect in the unprovoked killing of Jo Cox, a local British lawmaker described as a "fearless campaigner' and "star" of the opposition Labour Party. Story highlights Thomas Mair, also known as Tommy, lived in Birstall near site of the attackEvidence emerging of interest in white supremacy(CNN) To neighbors, Tommy Mair is the "quiet" man who tended their gardens in the small town of Birstall in the north of England. The U.S.-based Southern Poverty Law Center has published what it says are documents showing that Mair has a history of purchasing material from the National Alliance white supremacist organization, based in the United States. He was arrested just blocks from the crime scene.

Source: CNN June 17, 2016 06:56 UTC