within the indictment several months prior to the tragic event of june 17th we ve conceived of his goal of increasing racial tension out there the nation and seeking retribution for perceived wrongs that he believed african-americans have committed against white people. to carry out these twin goals of fanning the racial flames and exacting revenge, roof further decided to seek out and murder african-americans because of their race. an essential element of his plan however, was to find his victims inside of a church. specifically an african-american church to ensure the greatest notoriety and intention to his actions. as alleged, roof set out the evening of june 17 2015 to carry out this plan. and drove to the episcopal church in south carolina known as mother emanuel. mother emanuel was his