"As a group," Kanas says, "astronauts are very detail-oriented, accomplished people."
So apparently Nowak may have thought she was simply putting together a logical, thoughtful plan. Instead, she has provided us with an important lesson.
Why a CO2 operated BB gun? Being a Navy Captain, she shoiuld have been able to get something with a bit more punch, like a 9 mm.
She made lists of everything she needed for her "plan" - cop reports found her checklists along with the items in her bags- it would be fascinating to know exactly what it was she was planning to do. Pepper spray, bucknife and trash bags- obvious - BB gun OK, but why not the real deal? - but how does a murderer plan to use 3 feet of rubber tubing?