DNA researcher's murder possibly linked to Goth cult activity

Multiple Washington DC TV stations ^ | 12/12/01 | N/A

[John H K]

2 teenage boys and a girl, all friends of the 19 year old daughter of the scientist, have been arrested in connection with the stabbing death. While the police have not said anything officially, a reporter for one station said the death was possibly related to "cult-like activity" and the reporter for a different station said the three suspects were involved in some sort of Goth group with the victim's daughter.

[John H K]

Well, the foil-hatters may be disappointed it's not a bunch of Arabs with expired visas, but the Harry Potter paranoiacs and anti-Satanists should be thrilled with this.

[Bella_Bru]

I listen to a lot of "goth" music (FYI, Marilyn Manson is NOT goth) and I have never felt the need to stab anyone.

But it must be the music, and, as you said, that nasty Potter dude.

[grimalkin]

Goth "cult"? Oh, please.

[Bella_Bru]

Most of the goths I know are far to petty to organize into a cult.

[John H K]

Eh, I'll listen to NiN if I'm in an extremely bad mood, but I guess that isn't really Goth either. I haven't killed anyone either.

[Bella_Bru]

make that 'too', not 'to'.

[Bella_Bru]

I've always considered NIN to be a goth-industrial sound. Trent Reznor is very talented, and yes, good to wallow in when in a foul mood.

[John H K]

Just reporting what they said. One said "cult activity" other said they were in a "goth group."

This is going to be a media circus around here. If the news was slow like it was this summer, I'm sure it would end up being a national media circus like Condit or the Menendez brothers, because the media loves upscale suburban teen murders, but I think the War on Terrorism may "save" us from that.

[Reg Niwthgir]

I listen to a lot of "goth" music (FYI, Marilyn Manson is NOT goth) and I have never felt the need to stab anyone.

And I have never listened to "goth" music and frequently want to stab people.

[grimalkin]

I know. I get really tired of how the media likes to sensationalize everything. Hopefully, you're right about being spared this nonsense.

[Bella_Bru]

LMAO!

Ok, I confess, sometimes while at the mall, I want to stab people who walk slooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww and do not look where they are wallking.

[Bella_Bru]

pingzies

[lelio]

involved in some sort of Goth group
Death by clove cigarettes?

[lelio]

When I think of Goth I think of old Sisters of Mercy. Maybe I'm showing my age. Anyway that didn't want to make me stab anyway but rather just laugh at the pastel Gap hell that they were living in. Hell I say bring out more goth music!
And what DNA researcher is this? Can't find the story.

[VA Advogado]

I listen to a lot of "goth" music

Dude, you need to get a life. LOL

[lelio]

Speaking of goth schtick anyone know of the band that's called Treatous D or Notorius D? Its not really goth but more Iron Maideny. They were on the Daily Show and sang about slaying dragons with their swords. Played the Power Lute too. I couldn't stop laughing.

[Bella_Bru]

old Sisters of Mercy.

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bella_Bru]

:-P

[VA Advogado]

Ok, I confess, sometimes while at the mall, I want to stab people who walk slooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww and do not look where they are wallking.

Or the ninnies that forget that you are suppose to walk in a mall like you drive. Stay to the right!