[Disestablishmentarian]

Not sure my questioning mind "buys" it -- but there are elements that have a "ring of truth" to them...)

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I think there is a "ring of truth" because such brutal things do happen in certain other countries.

I DO NOT BUY that these things happen in a County jail in the USA with the knowledge of County officials (Sheriff etc.)

Hence I conclude this "John" is DISINFORMATION.

Pinging Bags because I believe he will concur with my assessment of our jails.

[joseburr]

There’s a lot of counties in the USA. I wouldn’t want to swear that all the Sheriff’s are saints. I think most are of relatively high integrity. All my life I’ve heard of some who aren’t.

[TXnMA]

As I read it, it was the county folks who were trying (weakly) to protect him -- until they finally put an armed guard in the cell with him and the two (disarmed) visitors -- and, then, the the county guys tossed the "visitors" out, permanently...

But, I agree,county LEOs would have kept a better watch...

But, what seemed really odd to me was zero mention of medical intervention during his jail time. No LeO would find a prisoner "worked over" --- and NOT call for medical evaluation -- if for no reason other than self-protection...

There were elements about which I have some knowledge that seemed to track, pretty well. But, other places -- not so much.

I repeat myself: "Not sure my questioning mind "buys" it..."

Also pinging Bags, because I, too, would like to know his "take" on this tale...

TXnMA
  

[USMC79to83]

Hence I conclude this "John" is DISINFORMATION.

I agree.

The tip-off for me was the volume of new posters to the thread telling us how awesome it is. Always reeks of BS