He didn't have the gun, or the ammuniton, or a white truck so they didn't believe him.
Still, I suspect there's something to this - maybe he has OTHER EVIDENCE that might implicate someone he knows and respects - or fears!
Actual slavery is still common in the Tribal Territories in Pakistan, and in their equivalents across the line in Afghanistan. Not all the people we have gotten as refugees are "free in the mind". Then there are tribal loyalties and medieval attitudes.
I would have this fellow locked up and would be bringing in all his kin to talk to him. The first guy who wasn't kin who showed up, I think I'd toss him in the clink for some questioning as well.
If we have an Afghan Taliban or AlQaida fire team at work, we can break them! This guy ought to be considered nothing more than the first in line.
I agree, it's too bizarre.
I wonder if October 3 is the date the Secret Service got involved in the case....