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Man Who [allegedly] Fatally Shot George H.W. Bush’s Former Doctor Held Grudge: Houston Police
KTLA ^ | August 1, 2018

Posted on 08/01/2018 1:51:44 PM PDT by BenLurkin

A man whose mother died during surgery 20 years ago is the suspect in the fatal shooting of a prominent Houston cardiologist who performed the operation, police said Wednesday.

Chief Art Acevedo said the mother of Joseph James Pappas, 62, was a patient of Dr. Mark Hausknecht, who was fatally shot as he rode his bicycle to work at Houston Methodist Hospital on July 20. Police earlier said Pappas was born in 1953.

Acevedo said a tip came in Tuesday after surveillance video released a day before showed the suspect, whom someone said they recognized. Police got a search warrant and went to Pappas’ home, but he was not there.

Acevedo said Pappas had made phone calls indicating he was considering suicide. The suspect has not been seen in almost two days.

There was evidence at the home linking Pappas to the killing, the chief said.

The renowned cardiologist, who treated former President George H.W. Bush, and the suspect were seen shortly before the shooting riding their bicycles on South Main Street, police said.

Surveillance footage showed the suspect following Hausknecht as both pedaled north, police said.

Hausknecht’s wife, Georgia Hsieh, said police told her that her husband was riding through a construction area when the gunman rode up in front of him and fired three shots while facing him.

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


TOPICS: Local News; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: hausknecht; pappas
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1 posted on 08/01/2018 1:51:44 PM PDT by BenLurkin
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To: BenLurkin

Strange story


2 posted on 08/01/2018 1:53:55 PM PDT by rrrod (just an old guy with a gun in his pocket)
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To: BenLurkin
Crazy eyes. Definitely crazy eyes.
 


3 posted on 08/01/2018 1:57:05 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie (MAGA in the mornin', MAGA in the evenin', MAGA at suppertime . . .)
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To: BenLurkin

I wonder if he is part of the Pappas family that own basically every other restaurant in Houston.


4 posted on 08/01/2018 1:57:13 PM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem)
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To: BenLurkin

Nutjob, with Helter Skelter eyes.


5 posted on 08/01/2018 1:58:33 PM PDT by nickedknack
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To: Jewbacca

“I wonder if he is part of the Pappas family that own basically every other restaurant in Houston.”
I had the same suspicion.


6 posted on 08/01/2018 1:59:57 PM PDT by 9422WMR
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To: BenLurkin

Wow. Must have consumed his life a great deal, this revenge plot. He just couldn’t let it go. Sad.


7 posted on 08/01/2018 2:01:01 PM PDT by waterhill (I Shall Remain, in spite of __________.)
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To: 9422WMR

It’s looking likely.

Pappas was founded by Peter and James “Jim” Pappa.

This guy is Joseph James Pappa.

I’m betting on this being a son.


8 posted on 08/01/2018 2:03:41 PM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem)
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To: 9422WMR

I wouldn’t say it is suspicious, but do wonder if there is a connection.


9 posted on 08/01/2018 2:05:06 PM PDT by WASCWatch
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To: BenLurkin

I wonder when we’ll get the REAL story here


10 posted on 08/01/2018 2:06:51 PM PDT by BobL (I drive a pick up truck because it makes me feel like a man)
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To: 9422WMR

There may be an “s” in the restaurant family name.

So, probably not.


11 posted on 08/01/2018 2:07:54 PM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem)
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If your last name was pappa, and you opened a bunch of restaurants would you add an S to indicate possessive?
I think so.


12 posted on 08/01/2018 2:10:36 PM PDT by 9422WMR
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To: 9422WMR

Dad’s obituary:

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?pid=140792601

Looks like no relation.


13 posted on 08/01/2018 2:11:35 PM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem)
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To: BenLurkin

The doctor is allegedly dead?.............


14 posted on 08/01/2018 2:12:28 PM PDT by Red Badger (July 2018 - the month the world discovered the TRUTH......Q Anon)
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

“....Crazy eyes. Definitely crazy eyes....”
Same eyes as Cuomo, Schiff, the Hoggster, their new wonder woman from NY and ALL the shoot em up school shooters. MK ULTRA deep state zombies? Sure makes ya wonder....NOTHING would surprise me.


15 posted on 08/01/2018 2:12:59 PM PDT by lgjhn23 (It's easy to be liberal when you're dumber than a box of rocks.)
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To: 9422WMR

I found the killer’s dad obituary (on thread). He was a long time democrat in Houston.

Son appears to be a real estate agent.

So no relation (until you get back to the old country, I guess).


16 posted on 08/01/2018 2:16:29 PM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem)
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To: rrrod
Strange story

lousy writing..........

17 posted on 08/01/2018 2:19:08 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco (I once found a needle in a haystack but it wasn't the one I was looking for...)
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To: waterhill

Why did he wait so long to “get his revenge”, I wonder?


18 posted on 08/01/2018 2:21:38 PM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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To: 9422WMR
"If your last name was pappa, and you opened a bunch of restaurants would you add an S to indicate possessive? I think so."

I think that I would add an apostrophe followed by the s.

19 posted on 08/01/2018 2:21:56 PM PDT by matthew fuller (How many of today's voters have ever seen a half-dollar coin (or silver dollar)?)
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#15: "Same eyes as Cuomo, Schiff, the Hoggster, their new wonder woman from NY and ALL the shoot em up school shooters."



20 posted on 08/01/2018 2:22:41 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie (MAGA in the mornin', MAGA in the evenin', MAGA at suppertime . . .)
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