Oily Substance on Wall Was Vandalism, Not Accident, Police Say

Washington Post ^ | 9/17/2007 | Michael E. Ruane

[mojito]

The unidentified substance that was found splashed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial earlier this month was the result of vandalism, the U.S. Park Police said today.

Sgt. Robert Lachance, a spokesman for the Park Police, said the investigation into the incident is continuing, but the detective on the case had ruled it an act of vandalism. Lachance said he could provide no more details because the probe is still underway.

The oily substance was first reported to police the evening of Sept. 7, National Park Service officials have said. Dark blotches were found along a stone curb at the base of the memorial for most of its length, and at least two of the wall's panels appeared to have had something splashed on them.

Park Service officials said they did not know what the substance was, and at first said it was unclear if it was the result of vandalism or some kind of accident.

Park Service spokesman Bill Line said today that maintenance and preservation crews were still working to remove the stains and marks, but were proceeding with caution to avoid further damage. He said the crews were trying to avoid pushing any residue into cracks or grout in the stone.

"We're purposefully going to take our time," he said.

Line said it could take another week or more to clean, but officials remain confident they can remove all the stains.

[StarCMC]

Ping.

[AuntB]

Ping

[wideawake]

The always-classy left.

I'll point out that there is no way the park service could not know what the mystery substance is at this point.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Suprise, suprise.

[Red Badger]

Sorry bastards!..........

[Tijeras_Slim]

I'll point out that there is no way the park service could not know what the mystery substance is at this point.

Willful ignorance means never having to make the tough call or seek justice.

[DoughtyOne]

Well folks, it only took about eight or nine days for the crack Park Police force to confirm this. I’d say we’re making some headway.

Shaking head as I type. No wonder they picked Fort Marcey park.

Next we’ll be told it was a self-inflicted dowsing.

[vpintheak]

Without a doubt most Americans know who did this dispicable act. They know it wasn’t a conservative.

[mojito]

They know what the substance is: otherwise, the cleaning crews wouldn’t be out cleaning and restoring the stone. I have a feeling they also have a pretty good idea who it was who did this.

[wideawake]

What I am hoping is that they know what it is, and that they have some chance of tracing its provenance.

[Brad’s Gramma]

RESPECT OUR VETS BUMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tijeras_Slim]

Patchouli or hemp oil.

[avacado]

My guess is that the oily substance is pathcouli essential
oil.

[avacado]

You got me by a minute or so...

[vietvet67]

http://www.vvmf.org/index.cfm?SectionID=595

Support VVMF. Let’s catch the bastards.

[Calpernia]

>>>The unidentified substance that was found splashed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial earlier this month was the result of vandalism, the U.S. Park Police said today.<<<

Update

[pissant]

You mean the old cleaning residue theory is bunk?

[Brad’s Gramma]

Thank you for that link....

[stubernx98]

Remember the Vince Foster suicide? The Park Police again