The killer of the three little girls in the northwestern English city of Southport, a Muslim immigrant named Ali, is neither Muslim nor immigrant, nor is he named Ali. The killer was born in England, his name is Axel, and his parents attend church regularly. The final image of the killer, as presented by the authorities, has failed to curb populist violence against Muslims as individuals and institutions. It is as if Muslims are getting what they deserve because of moral flaws in their DNA, even if this time they were not the perpetrators.