Who is David DePape? Here’s what we know about the suspect in Paul Pelosi’s attack

The 42-year-old David DePape, has been identified as the man suspected of breaking into US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's house. He also reportedly assaulted her husband, Paul Pelosi, with a hammer.

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The 42-year-old David DePape, has been identified as the man suspected of breaking into US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's house. He also reportedly assaulted her husband, Paul Pelosi, with a hammer.
David DePape has been charged with various crimes, including attempted homicide, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse, and burglary, according to San Francisco Police Chief William Scott.

According to San Francisco Police Chief William Scott, David DePape was jailed for several offences, including attempted homicide, assault with a dangerous weapon, elder abuse, and burglary.

Teresa DePape, the suspect's stepfather's wife and a resident of British Columbia told USA Today that the suspect left the country for California around 20 years ago. According to Teresa DePape, David DePape emailed his stepfather a few years ago to say he would make a visit but never made it. The suspect had not been in contact with the family that often.


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Mark DePape, a relative, said that David DePape had long since lost contact with him. According to Teresa DePape, David DePape had "strong opinions" that were distinct from those of his stepfather and other family members.

Teresa DePape met with San Francisco law enforcement before returning calls from the media. They were confirmed about David DePape's imprisonment, she claimed. Teresa DePape predicted that the family would wait until David DePape got in touch with them.
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David DePape was taken into a local prison around 1:27 PT. He is charged with breaking, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse, serious bodily injury, violence to wireless equipment, and attempted murder. He's also been charged with elder abuse and threatening a celebrity's family member.

FAQs:


How old is David DePape?
David DePape is 42 years old.

Where was David DePape raised?
David DePape was raised in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada.

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What did David DePape do?
DePape is suspected of breaking into US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s house and attacking her husband, Paul Pelosi with a hammer.

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