[thedugal]

I dont know about the terrorist connection. Certainly could be a crank job, but it could also be a terrorist. One interesting thing, these guys may have just grabbed a deck of tarot and pulled out a scary looking card for effect.

But, if it is terrorist related and the perp has knowledge of tarot then here's something to think about: (note all tarot cards have symbols within symbols, so there's many ways to read them, but this is a quicky analysis)

Death card is symbolized by fish. Fish also symbolizes Christ. The perp is targeting Christians (infidels). Death card's zodiac symbol is scorpio ruled by Mars. Mars is god of war. Also, interesting thing about scorpio that fits. If you put a ring of fire around a scorpion it will tend to commit suicide. Thus the perp feels that he is at war and if cornered will commit suicide.

[fivecatsandadog]

Death card is symbolized by fish. Fish also symbolizes Christ. The perp is targeting Christians (infidels). Death card's zodiac symbol is scorpio ruled by Mars. Mars is god of war. Also, interesting thing about scorpio that fits. If you put a ring of fire around a scorpion it will tend to commit suicide. Thus the perp feels that he is at war and if cornered will commit suicide.

Big Bump, even tho there's a few FReepers who will argue the "Christian target" theory.

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I don't think the sniper really cared that much about all the symbolism concerning the "death card." You might be right, but that doesn't really ring true to me. Very interesting points made, though.

[jcmfreedom]

Thanks for sharing your analysis. I obviously know nothing about Tarot cards.