[KevinB]

They are trying to get the sniper to communicate in a manner that is more likely to reveal his identity or location.

Disagree. They can determine exactly where his computer is from email communications.

[justlurking]

Disagree. They can determine exactly where his computer is from email communications.

No, it can be done in a way that is untraceable. I'm not going to state it publicly, but feel free to mail me and I'll explain.

[JRandomFreeper]

They can determine exactly where his computer is from email communications.

I know of at least two different methods that are untracable.

/john (a sysadmin)