The bold makes sense to me. If al-Zarqawi was among the dead in Mosul, we should not expect confirmation until they are absolutely sure.
I really hope there are fingers with prints available or a jawbone among the remains. (They may have dental records and he was in Prison in Jordan so they probably have prints)
The article said, "eight individuals were reported killed and burned beyond recognition." so there may not be much left as it appears in the first reports, but the forensic people may get lucky and be able to find something to confirm or deny his death at an earlier time. At least I hope so.
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To: Anti-Bubba182
I hope they find enough to ID him positively.
2 posted on
11/20/2005 4:31:59 PM PST by
The Mayor
( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
To: Anti-Bubba182
Our OGA has DNA on Al-Zarqawi......
They don't need much....a little charred flesh is just fine.....
3 posted on
11/20/2005 4:32:04 PM PST by
nevergore
(“It could be that the purpose of my life is simply to serve as a warning to others.”)
To: Anti-Bubba182
Unfortunately, since Debka is also reporting this,
chances are it's not true :-)
But as far as DNA goes, we likely have the necessary
samples, both from Z-man's family (who have disowned
him) and the Jordanians, who had him locked up some
years back.
4 posted on
11/20/2005 4:32:06 PM PST by
Boundless
To: Anti-Bubba182
What is known is that the United States attacked a location in Mosul in which eight individuals were reported killed and burned beyond recognitionThis wasn't just any attack.....there was some serious US/Iraqi firepower involved....they were hunting an HVT.....but which one.
5 posted on
11/20/2005 4:32:27 PM PST by
Dog
To: Anti-Bubba182
DNA is what you need to be sure. His mother or really any female relative will do. Mitochondrial DNA is I believe what they can use.
6 posted on
11/20/2005 4:32:30 PM PST by
JLS
To: Anti-Bubba182
He has family in Jordan. Getting DNA samples should be a trivial matter.
7 posted on
11/20/2005 4:32:48 PM PST by
kms61
To: Anti-Bubba182
DNA can be gotten from his family in Jordan.
To: Anti-Bubba182
If he didn't die taking infidels with him, NO VIRGINS FOR HIM!
11 posted on
11/20/2005 4:37:00 PM PST by
tet68
( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
To: Anti-Bubba182
" claim al-Zarqawi's head"
I hope the find his HEAD and Televise it.....instead of just DEAD.
To: Anti-Bubba182
The military should not confirm this, even if it is Zarqawi. Keep his fellow travelers wondering while we kill his chain of command..
15 posted on
11/20/2005 4:38:18 PM PST by
RTINSC
(What, Me Worry?..My company offers French benefits...)
To: Anti-Bubba182
I don't believe it. Our presence in Mosul makes it less than hospitable to Zarcoward. He'd be an idiot to go there.
18 posted on
11/20/2005 4:42:18 PM PST by
Just Lori
(End the leftist occupation of America!)
To: Anti-Bubba182
If the burning made DNA finding impossible..there is a possibility they can get Mitochondrial DNA ..The girl who was murdered recently in the US and only badly burned bones and teeth were left to test made me think of the difficulty. That takes longer to test and of course is not like a sure match..like DNA
20 posted on
11/20/2005 4:43:23 PM PST by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: Anti-Bubba182; All
It doesn't take long to do a quickie test. A WH official is saying it is "highly unlikely" that Z was among the dead. Maybe they already know??
Any thoughts?
22 posted on
11/20/2005 4:43:48 PM PST by
Sunsong
To: MurryMom
There are rumors circulating in the Middle East concerning the possible death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.Ya know, this will only hurt you and your cause in the next (American) election. Please pass this great info along...
24 posted on
11/20/2005 4:44:49 PM PST by
Libloather
(Geena Davis isn't man enough to play Hillary on TV. Heck, BILL isn't man enough to play Hillary...)
To: Anti-Bubba182
I'll believe it when they check the splodeydopers DNA...
27 posted on
11/20/2005 4:47:15 PM PST by
disgruntledinCa
(When You're Born Dumb, It's for a long time.)
To: Anti-Bubba182
If we were 100% positive we would not announce it until whatever intel that exists could be followed up on.
29 posted on
11/20/2005 4:49:01 PM PST by
Raycpa
To: Anti-Bubba182
True, next think you'd know al-Zarqawi would show up at some Dan Rather guest home preparing an interview of how he fooled America.
32 posted on
11/20/2005 4:51:47 PM PST by
A CA Guy
(God Bless America, God bless and keep safe our fighting men and women.)
To: Anti-Bubba182
I'd also heard on FNC that his family/tribe had formally disowned him for the bombings in Jordan. I hope that the report of his death is true and that he is truely being tormented by Satan in He##!
34 posted on
11/20/2005 4:52:31 PM PST by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
To: Anti-Bubba182
Won't they be able to tell if he's dead by tracking the response of his organization as it tries to sort out who will take his place? I would think that their communications network would be showing some unusual activity about now.
Of course, we won't know about this angle for a while (if ever).
(steely)
43 posted on
11/20/2005 5:04:42 PM PST by
Steely Tom
(Fortunately, the Bill of Rights doesn't include the word 'is'.)
To: Anti-Bubba182
The democrats want murder charges brought against our troops who may be responsible.
52 posted on
11/20/2005 5:25:30 PM PST by
Ron in Acreage
(It's the borders stupid! "ALLEN IN 08")
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