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Beltway Sniper Shootings-FR Commentary-Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002
Fox News, CNN, Press Conferences | October 20, 2002 | Fox News, CNN, Press Conferences

Posted on 10/20/2002 5:32:37 AM PDT by Peach

To avoid multiple vanity threads regarding any news from press conferences, let's keep a live commentary going today. FBI Tip Line: 1-888-324-9800


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events; US: District of Columbia; US: Maryland; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: dc; maryland; shootings; sniper; terrorism; virginia
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To: GeorgeandtheDralgore
That kid wasn't supposed to be there that day. Think the shooter positioned himself and seeing few kids, took the shot. Maybe gut shot was best shot he could get off because of trees, etc. or the shot got deflected by a branch..who knows!!

Sac

181 posted on 10/20/2002 10:04:50 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: mystery-ak
Keeping info close to the vest..
182 posted on 10/20/2002 10:05:08 AM PDT by Dog
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To: mystery-ak; dhfnc; tomkat; Route66; Sacajaweau
I got interrupted here....daughter walked in and I couldn't hear much.

Not discussing what has been found, what hasn't been found, not speculating, not releasing victim's name

183 posted on 10/20/2002 10:05:10 AM PDT by nicmarlo
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To: Alas Babylon!
Suffice to say that any shot into a head or torso is usually a death shot.

I think so too. If it's not by accident, it's meant to kill.

184 posted on 10/20/2002 10:05:57 AM PDT by Elenya
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To: GeorgeandtheDralgore
Gut shots are nasty things.....you can die from the infection..
185 posted on 10/20/2002 10:07:29 AM PDT by Dog
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To: Dog
I prefer listening to this no-nonsense speaker instead of Moose. Even though he is not releasing any info, he doesn't cow-tow to the media.
186 posted on 10/20/2002 10:07:41 AM PDT by Carolinamom
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To: nicmarlo
I got the feeling the feds are using Moose because they think he can communicate with the perps. On the other hand the FBI has not been seen in a real positive light over the last four years and maybe they aren't too keen on having a high profile on a case they can't seem to crack.
187 posted on 10/20/2002 10:07:41 AM PDT by KSCITYBOY
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To: mystery-ak; dhfnc; tomkat; Route66; Sacajaweau
Acting as if it is [sniper related] and will continue to until they know it is not. No more press conferences unless anything knew is found out.
188 posted on 10/20/2002 10:07:51 AM PDT by nicmarlo
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To: nicmarlo
Well, that makes more sense. I hate press conferences called to tell us that they don't know anything, or that they aren't going to tell us anything. Those are pointless.
189 posted on 10/20/2002 10:09:11 AM PDT by Miss Marple
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To: Sacajaweau
That kid wasn't supposed to be there that day.

Could you elaborate?

190 posted on 10/20/2002 10:09:26 AM PDT by Elenya
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To: KSCITYBOY
they think [Moose] can communicate with the perps . . .

Maybe so, but I don't think so, myself.

191 posted on 10/20/2002 10:09:45 AM PDT by nicmarlo
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To: Carolinamom
I agree...The Moose would still be up at the microphone saying *we can't answer that*.
192 posted on 10/20/2002 10:10:32 AM PDT by mystery-ak
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To: Carolinamom
This guy is no Moose!

He in no uncertain terms defined to the press who's the "tail" and who's the "dog."

193 posted on 10/20/2002 10:11:04 AM PDT by bcoffey
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To: maxwell
How much shrubbery are we talking about here?

Not much in Manassas or Falls Church. I haven't seen the other sites.

194 posted on 10/20/2002 10:13:01 AM PDT by palmer
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To: Miss Marple
On the other thread last night, they were calling one of the police officers that spoke "Elton John." (I liked him much better than Moose.) Then, I guess, the Police Chief of Ashland took over (I don't like him). He came out and interrupted "Elton John" and said there'd be no more press conferences until/unless more info. "Elton John" was saying he'd do one at the top of every hour/bottom of every hour.....wonder if the FBI sent in the "Chief" so less info would be posted.....
195 posted on 10/20/2002 10:13:22 AM PDT by nicmarlo
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To: GeorgeandtheDralgore
The day before (or so) the kid was kicked off the bus for "eating candy" believe it or not and his guardian wound up driving him that day. I believe he arrived a little earlier than usual and think, if I remember right, the buses are on the other side of the building and he wouldn't ordinarily be going into the school from that entrance as far as I can tell.

Sac

196 posted on 10/20/2002 10:16:01 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: nicmarlo
I think so also, retired FBI type on CNN this morning, saying the same thing. He stated he couldn't understand why the FBI hadn't taken it over as this is what they are good at, etc.
197 posted on 10/20/2002 10:16:18 AM PDT by Letitring
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To: nicmarlo
The officer speaking, who actually impressed me quite a bit, said that they were awaiting results from forenscis before they could link this to the sniper for sure. Sounds like they've got something. Bet the sniper's leaving a message. My only quuestion is if it was helpful to release the anthrax letters right away, why are they holding back in this case?
198 posted on 10/20/2002 10:17:13 AM PDT by mewzilla
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To: maxwell
Have done so...here is a LINK to TERRA GRAPHICS (yes complete with TREE LINES!!!) and mapquest maps...

CLICK here ...all graphics have a thumbnail and a larger PIC if you decide to click and VIEW...

199 posted on 10/20/2002 10:17:32 AM PDT by antivenom
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To: Sacajaweau
Thanks for the info. I wasn't aware of this sad detail.
200 posted on 10/20/2002 10:18:35 AM PDT by Elenya
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