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Juan Manuel Alvarez, man who caused yesterday's multiple train derailment, is a U.S. citizen
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin ^ | 1/27/05 | Troy Anderson, Staff Writer

Posted on 01/27/2005 12:12:56 PM PST by Wolfstar

Alvarez's estranged wife said he threatened her and her family and threatened to abduct their 3-year-old son, although he never physically assaulted her, according to a request for a temporary restraining order that was granted Dec. 14, The Associated Press reported.

"He threatened to take our kid away and to hurt my family members," Carmelita Alvarez said. "He is planning on selling his vehicle to buy a gun and threatened to use it. He is using drugs and has been in and out of rehab twice."

[SNIP]

Alvarez, a U.S. citizen, watched as the train barreled into his SUV shortly after 6 a.m.

"He was found right at the scene," [Glendale Police Chief Randy] Adams said. "The suspect has admitted placing his vehicle on the tracks."

[SNIP]

U.S. Attorney's Office spokesman Thom Mrozek said there is potential federal jurisdiction with a possible death penalty in the case.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailybulletin.com ...


TOPICS: Heated Discussion
KEYWORDS: aliens; alvarez; blc; california; derailment; glendale; immmigrantlist; juanmanuel; loco; metrolink; train; unionpacific
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To: SandyInSeattle
So can everybody who immediately assumed he was an illegal alien shut up now?

If this information would get Michael Savage to STFU, that'd be a good start. He went off half-cocked and misinformed (as usual) yesterday about how the perp was an illegal.

41 posted on 01/27/2005 12:25:43 PM PST by lonevoice (Vast Right Wing Pajama Party)
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To: SandyInSeattle

That's what I get for being off on reserve duty - I HATE to miss a day!


43 posted on 01/27/2005 12:26:15 PM PST by jagusafr ("The proof that we are rightly related to God is that we do our best whether we feel inspired or not)
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To: sinkspur

I'm sure you understand the frustration given the level of support for restrictions on the border and the absence of movement on that front.


44 posted on 01/27/2005 12:26:42 PM PST by thoughtomator (How do you say Berkeley California in Aramaic?)
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To: jagusafr
How come nobody's made the observation that the journalist felt compelled to note his citizenship?

I can't speak for the journalist. However, the answer to why the perp's citizenship status is newsworthy is obvious.

45 posted on 01/27/2005 12:27:24 PM PST by Wolfstar (Have YOU laughed at a Democrat today?)
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To: Wolfstar

Why I'm sure LULAC will champion his cause, probably sell 'T'-shirts with his picture on 'em.


46 posted on 01/27/2005 12:27:58 PM PST by Redbob
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To: jagusafr
How come nobody's made the observation that the journalist felt compelled to note his citizenship? An attempt to head off negative comments at the pass? Why? Seems a little "Thou protesteth too much" to me. Comments?

The perp's citizenship was noted to make the peasants with pitchforks look like idiots.

That's my opinion.

47 posted on 01/27/2005 12:27:59 PM PST by sinkspur ("Preach the gospel. If necessary, use words.")
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To: jagusafr
How come nobody's made the observation that the journalist felt compelled to note his citizenship?

There were only about a billion FR posts essentially stating that since it wasn't stated in the press whether he was illegal or not that he must be an illegal and they're covering it up.

Boy, this is a frustrating one for FR. Not a Muslim terrorist, not an illegal. Guess people could hold out hope he's gay.

48 posted on 01/27/2005 12:29:21 PM PST by Strategerist
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To: sinkspur
I suspect this thread will be very short.

LOL! Don't bet on it.

49 posted on 01/27/2005 12:29:23 PM PST by Lurking in Kansas (what are you looking at?)
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To: sinkspur
The perp's citizenship was noted to make the peasants with pitchforks look like idiots.

Oh I think the pitchfork crowd did just fine on their own.

50 posted on 01/27/2005 12:29:41 PM PST by TenaciousZ
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To: zevonfan

Sheesh what a dumb comment.


51 posted on 01/27/2005 12:29:42 PM PST by OldFriend (America's glory is not dominion, but liberty.)
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To: thoughtomator
I'm sure you understand the frustration given the level of support for restrictions on the border and the absence of movement on that front.

No I don't. And it's not frustration. It's hysteria.

52 posted on 01/27/2005 12:29:51 PM PST by sinkspur ("Preach the gospel. If necessary, use words.")
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To: jagusafr

Reserve duty? Bless you and your service!


53 posted on 01/27/2005 12:30:02 PM PST by Not A Snowbird (Official RKBA Landscaper and Arborist, Pajama Duchess of Green Leafy Things)
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To: Military family member
That means he'll end up here in Terre Haute.

Maybe. The L.A. County District Attorney made some very tough statements today. I think he'll go for the maximum penalty. However, this being California, the perp is likely to outlive us all.

54 posted on 01/27/2005 12:30:18 PM PST by Wolfstar (Have YOU laughed at a Democrat today?)
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To: Strategerist; hchutch; sinkspur
Boy, this is a frustrating one for FR. Not a Muslim terrorist, not an illegal. Guess people could hold out hope he's gay.

Maybe he's a Spongebob Squarepants fan.

55 posted on 01/27/2005 12:30:25 PM PST by Poohbah (God must love fools. He makes so many of them...)
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To: SandyInSeattle

Do it, there were only a couple and they were asked to prove it.

They guy should have been in jail a long time ago. This is another law enforcement failure who will have all the special "interest" groups rally to his "defense".


56 posted on 01/27/2005 12:30:39 PM PST by JustAnotherSavage ("We are all sinners. But jerks revel in their sins." PJ O'Rourke)
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To: lonevoice

I can't listen to Savage anymore. Does the guy have a day when he's not totally pissed off?


57 posted on 01/27/2005 12:30:44 PM PST by Not A Snowbird (Official RKBA Landscaper and Arborist, Pajama Duchess of Green Leafy Things)
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To: Wolfstar

I guess Congressman Jindal, AG designee Gonzales, Dr. Rice, Jeb Bush's wife and children, and assorted other Americans are now invited to leave the country.


58 posted on 01/27/2005 12:30:56 PM PST by OldFriend (America's glory is not dominion, but liberty.)
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To: Strategerist
Boy, this is a frustrating one for FR. Not a Muslim terrorist, not an illegal. Guess people could hold out hope he's gay.

I bet he watches Sponge Bob Square Pants...

59 posted on 01/27/2005 12:31:29 PM PST by Lurking in Kansas (what are you looking at?)
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To: Poohbah
Maybe he's a Spongebob Squarepants fan.

LOL! Were you on that thread yesterday? What a hoot!

60 posted on 01/27/2005 12:31:39 PM PST by Not A Snowbird (Official RKBA Landscaper and Arborist, Pajama Duchess of Green Leafy Things)
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