These photos show the sick surroundings of the man authorities believe shot Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 19 others in Tuscon, Ariz.
In the backyard of Jared Loughner’s house is a brick wall with a pot holding a skull surrounded by decaying fruit. Nearby sit candles at what appears to be a makeshift altar.
The strange setup wasn’t the only thing investigators found at Loughner’s house.
They also discovered handwritten messages in his basement safe bearing the chilling words: “Gifford,” “My assassination” and “I planned ahead.”
Also inside the safe was a letter on Giffords’ congressional stationery thanking Loughner for attending one of her “Congress on your Corner” events at a mall in Tucson in 2007.
It was at an event at a shopping center that Loughner allegedly opened fire Saturday.
Loughner is charged with one count of attempted assassination of a member of Congress, two counts of killing an employee of the federal government and two counts of attempting to kill a federal employee. More charges are expected.