Beltway Sniper Shootings-FR Commentary-Wed., Oct. 23,2002

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[Peach]

Let's keep a live commentary thread going again today. The FBI Tip Line #1-888-324-9800.

All seems quiet since yesterday's news the shooter may target children specifically. It was released on various news outlets the shooter's 3-page letter to police was in broken English and threatened extreme violence. Police announced an electronic transfer of $10m as requested by the shooter was not possible but other options for transfer remain open. No one seriously believes police will actually give the shooter $$, but police are trying to keep a dialogue open with the shooter in an effort to capture this monster.

[looney tune]

I think he's some sort of former LEO. He's saying their idiots for making this public.

[Elenya]

I can't believe they would either, but then again, they never cease to amaze me...

[rintense]

Oh Shep SHUT UP! You speculating LIVE on AIR is just irresponsible.

[bcoffey]

"I don't know but Shep let him go pretty quickly! LOL!"

He's a "fox news consultant" wannabe. Trying to be "controversial" so they'll have him back.

[Kip Lange]

Ah, different Brian. They ARE idiots for making this go public -- unless they already think they have their man. It could be true. Cross your fingers.

[alisasny]

It was not Brian Wilson on with Shep moments ago. It was some expert of some sort who was very interesting.

[rintense]

But he made sense.

[Peach]

Just posted same - agree with everything he said to Shep. Why would anyone leak that warrants would be served if feds aren't already in p lace serving the warrants. Jeez.

[Kip Lange]

Ever strike you that Shep looks a little bit like a draq queen? :p

[tax]

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
AT SEATTLE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, )
) NO.
Plaintiff, )
)
v. ) INDICTMENT
)
EARNEST JAMES UJAAMA, )
a/k/a Bilal Ahmed, )
a/k/a Abu Samayya, )
a/k/a James Earnest Thompson, )
a/k/a Abdul Qaadir, )
)
Defendant. )
_______________________________________)
The Grand Jury charges that:
COUNT ONE
(Conspiracy to Provide Material Support and Resources)
A. INTRODUCTION
1. As used in this Indictment, “Al Qaida” is the foreign terrorist organization that
was designated as such, effective October 8, 1999, pursuant to Section 219 of the
Immigration and Nationality Act, and is also known as “the Base,” the Islamic Army, the
World Islamic Front for Jihad Against Jews and Crusaders, the Islamic Army for the
Liberation of the Holy Places, the Usama Bin Laden Network, the Usama Bin Laden
Organization, the Islamic Salvation Foundation, and the Group for the Preservation of the
Holy Sites.

[Letitring]

I never answer the telephone. :)I hate it.:)

[spectre]

Good point, Ramius. You'd think someone would have heard the shots, of course.

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[rintense]

He wears far too much make up.

[Spirited]

For me the mmost valuable confirmation annunciated by the person interviewed is that there is not a single homicide detective on the task force. This is the second time I have heard that unless an investigator is an experience homicide detective they do not have a clue how to do this.

[Katya]

Great Post American in Tokyo!!! Worth repeating:

I'll bet the whole nation is kinda' like a huge wrestling arena at this time. On the edge of their seats at polarized places in the stadium seating.

And libs/commies who always talk in hushed voices at the office water cooler about 'him' in the singular, are hoping to death that it is 'some one lone gun nut white NRA member', in order to collect up all the guns.

And probably patriot conservatives, although still nervous and pissed and vigilant down at another cooler talking about 'them', would breathe somewhat half a sigh if it were several towelheaded swarthy middle eastern males named Abdullah and Amir and Akeem w/ AQ connections which might well set the stage for massive citizen armament and vigilint civil support of American LEOs to track more of the buzzards down.....

Despite the differences (and with exceptions of course), we sure are all Americans tonight and want this whole thing cleared up!

[Darlin']

Well, at least y'all are open about it. More than I can say for myself. FOFLOL Howlin told the funniest thing about her husband sending her an AOL messsage to tell her she had a phone call. LOL

[Elenya]

Agreed. And I think they have the guys in custody. They're just searching for more evidence against them.

[slimer]

There is a Sniper School @ Ft. Lewis

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[Mo1]

I have to admit I do like watching Shep go off on some of his guests .. LOL

[Slip18]

That's exactly what was said on FOX.