Beltway Sniper Shootings-FR Commentary-Tuesday, Oct. 15

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[Peach]

To avoid multiple vanity threads regarding any news from press conferences, let's keep a live commentary thread going again today.

Note: This is the graphics-free thread. Graphics can be found under the thread titled "Beltway Sniper Shootings-Graphics Only"

[ARealMothersSonForever]

I meant to clarify USG TAGGED vehicle. The motorpool guys may be running hard to account for missing tags right now...
Another indication that those responsible know about inner workings and "binding things up".

[abner]

I will be shocked if it is NOT terrorism. Plus, I have actually bet a case of beer on this.

This is too organized, they just aren't worried about getting caught.

I've been sick the past two days and am still pretty delirious.

[Elenya]

LOL! And I would get a few rolls of Reynolds wrap. You never know... :O)

[aristeides]

He thinks it's too well organized and planned to be one or more nuts.

[KsSunflower]

Now I know that they have proof that is is the Amish

LOL!!

[Kip Lange]

I’m having a hard time biting on the “Moderate Muslems” tag. The “Religion” insists on total world domination by Islam. I fear when push comes to shove they will chose to be “Moslems” first and Americans second. They are the enemy in our rear IMHO

Let me rephrase: if they're registered Republicans, I can deal with 'em. :-) (and I'm only half-kidding :p)

[Letitring]

I've got to scoot. Okay all you DC folks, keep your heads down, don't walk straight, pay attention, pray and put all your Angels out. I'm praying for you, it's very painful to watch America suffer. See you in awhile.

[Sacajaweau]

The vehicle is likely BEHIND the sniper's back, watching and able to warn him of anything that would upset the plan.

Assuming the sniper is on foot, the sniper may walk miles from the site when he calls in for a pickup.

There's a lot of endurance and concentration here so I'm guessing perhaps different snipers with the gun being passed in a relay type scenario.

Sac

[dhfnc]

Why Moose doesn't want to release partial suspect information...

This is what has been bothering me all along.

I have never known a time when LEO didn't put out a drawing of suspect as soon as possible. After OKC bombing they immediately put out that picture of #2 (not that it did any good).

If they have any idea at all as to what he looks like, they should release it - could save lifes.

[Eroteme]

"paints a group or causes people to be misidentified, causes them some hardship, that's the dilemma we want to stay away from."

Thanks for getting the exact quote. I heard him dancing around this, and the "avoid profiling at any costs" flavor was definitely there. The precise statement confirms my sense.

[KsSunflower]

He thinks it's too well organized and planned to be one or more nuts.

I tend to agree.

[mhking]

Now I know that they have proof that is is the Amish.

Keith Jackson calling the Amish Rakefighting Championships

Heck of a weapon, those Amish rakes...

[Elenya]

Now I know that they have proof that is is the Amish.

Yep, you were right all along! Who wudda thunk it?

[johnb838]

Jes cuz he say 'dis' 'n 'dat' don makes him a bad cop

[js1138]

Why is everyone thinking that the vehicle is anywhere within the visual range of the victim's location?

Possibly because eyewitnesses said they saw the perp step out of a vehicle a shoot???

I don't know if this happened, but it's been reported on today's threads.

[AGreatPer]

It is 9.2 miles to Sheraton, Vienna on Leesburg road via your directions. Plenty of time to make it there and hide in the back of the building before road block is set up. Heck, maybe even change a parking light. Wasn't there something about a hotel in one of the other shootings?

[Sender]

That evil halfwit BB is called _emocraticunderground.com, I can't post a link with a clear conscience. If you've never been there, prepare yourself to be angry and disgusted.

Then come back over here so you'll feel clean again.

[Robe]

Good Chatting with Ya Kip..
Gotta go To all in the DC area..
GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL SAFE,
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Robe

[Sacajaweau]

Rats: Thanx for confirming a third within the beltway.

Sac

[Kip Lange]

Breaking: Manned surveillance aircraft and "host of other equipment" authorized by Pentagon.