Posted on 03/22/2009 12:57:57 PM PDT by Ballygrl
Former WABC radio news anchor George Weber was found dead inside his Brooklyn apartment this morning after failing to report to work for two days, sources told The Post. Weber, who would have turned 58 tomorrow, was discovered in his bed shortly before 10 a.m. today with multiple stab wounds to his neck after his bosses, concerned that he hadn't shown up for work, called cops. Police sources said they believed Weber had been murdered some time on Friday evening. "It's tough to imagine things like this happening in our neighborhood," said one neighbor, who did not identify himself. "It's really unsettling." There were no signs of forced entry, but a police source said the bathtub spigot was running and neighbors said the apartment had been ransacked. According to his web site, Weber was a news anchor for the talk radio station for about a decade, before he was let go last year. Since then, he has worked for ABC News, which provides national network news to stations across the country, including WABC. His blog contained an entry dated Friday, recounting several unpleasant encounters with bedbugs in his apartment, and lauding Mayor Bloomberg for setting up a Bed Bug Advisory Council last week. A source said police initially visited the building this morning at 1 a.m., but got no answer and did not want to break the door down. When they returned nine hours later, a neighbor guided them to a side door Weber kept unlocked.
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They are probably have a good long chat now.
Wait till Fr Paul hears about Obama.
He was a long time host here in Denver before he went to New York.
I had heard him fill in for locals here in Colorado a few times in early winter,
and wondered if he had left New York or was filling in remotely.
I really liked to listen to George Weber.
RIP
“There were no signs of forced entry, but a police source said the bathtub spigot was running and neighbors said the apartment had been ransacked.”
Not much detail, but it sounds as if it may have been someone looking for stuff to steal for drug money.
Therefore, I rule the death a suicide - perhaps a multi-decade suicide, but as predictable as the rain.
I can not imagine a police officer sent to check in a case such as this, not checking each and every door and window. Everyday policing would have the officer then contacting the manager or owner of the property for immediate assistance. Policing has changed over the years.
Well it’s a good thing he didn’t have a gun - he could have gotten hurt. (Or much worse - hurt one of NY’s protected criminal class)
George Weber is the person who answered the phone and we spent ten minutes chatting about current events and, who to meet at the will call window the next day. He was an affable guy and nice to speak with - prayers for him and his family.
What a nice story.
I kind of felt like George’s politics leaned to the right.
same as me in the Bronx in the 50s.
times changed a long way back though.
You don't have to be a detective to realize something fishy is going on here. Even if true, someone close to him had to know about this "unlocked" side door, and used it for whatever nefarious reasons took place in there. Too bad all beat cops can't be as smart as detectives.
God save us all!
Yea - I got that feeling too. It was one of those conversations that, when it was over, you got a positive perception of the person you were speaking with.
No way. This is horrendous news.
I listen to WABC frequently (they carry Rush, Sean & Mark Levin). I do remember George Weber. What a voice. Prayers for his family and friends and for all talk radio affiliates.
Oh, no. Tragic. I loved listening to him. Prayers to his family.
horrible tragedy. i always enjoyed him when he contributed to Curtis & Kuby and John Gambling. Sounds like a crime of passion to me though. No forced entry, multiple stab wounds....
The religion of peace maybe trying to cut off his head? I don't know this guy does he talk about Islam?
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