KZTV

Posted: Mar 10, 2010 5:39 PM
Updated: Mar 10, 2010 8:38 PM

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - On the Internet she referred to herself as 'Jihad Jane.'  But her real name is Colleen Renee LaRose.  Shes' 46. 

     On Tuesday La Rose was indicted in Federal Court in Philadelphia on charges including conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists.  And that she agreed to fly to Sweden to murder a Swedish artist named Lars Vilks.

     Using the name 'Jihad Jane'  La Rose is also charged along with 5 other unindicted co-conspirators with using the Internet to recruit men and woman to wage Holy War in South Asia and Europe. 

     Authorities found 2 addresses for La Rose and her ex-husband, Rodolof -M- Cavasos, in Corpus Christi.  The people who live the trailer park on the 7800 block of Leopard didn't recognize the picture of La Rose that we showed them.  Documents show La Rosa and Cavasos lived in trailer #3. 

     But Curtis Larance told us he's the manager of the trailer park and remembered La Rose.  "So you do remember her ? I think I remember seeing her face. I've saw her.  How many years ago would you say that was ? Back in '02. It's be a long time." 

     The other local address listed for La Rose and Cavasos is on the 4800 block of Elmhurst.  No one was home.  But a neighbor said he's seen La Rose.  "Saw her on the Internet. I haven't seen her physically. You saw her on the Internet. How so ? One of the web pages. I think the Fox News or something like that."

     In a statement, U.S. Attorney Michael Levy said, "This case also demonstrates that terrorists  are looking for Americans to join their cause.  And it shatters any lingering thought that we can spot a terrorist based on appearance.  

     If found guilty, La Rose could face life in prison and a one million dollar fine.