Beltway Sniper Shootings-FR Commentary-Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002

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[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

[Sacajaweau]

Noticing the moon tonight...It was tucked behind some heavy clouds and man was it dark.

Years ago, someone told me that we get our "night vision" approximately 10 minutes after we have entered the "dark". I remember testing it out a few times and found it to be true.

Sac

[tomkat]

i just came with my friend
he's right here ...
what ? but he's right here !

too many wild oats ?

[bcoffey]

Sac

It's really true out here in the desert, away from so much "light pollution." And, it's amazing what you can see once your eyes have adjusted to low light.

[valleygal]

I've done that before, too. Usually when stumbling around trying to put a child back to bed in the middle of the night.:)

[valleygal]

I'm in the desert, too, but the light pollution here in Phoenix is starting to creep further out.

[hispanarepublicana]

Plagiarized from the other thread:

I bet they spent today trying to figure out why he picked the certain number hoping it might lead them to him. They probably found nothing and put the phone number into action for the sniper to use at his request. I bet he calls it and I bet he makes his calls brief so that they cannot be traced. All he needs is a few seconds to make a statement to someone. He no longer has to leave tarot cards or notes that might blow away at each scene. Something tells me he has been leaving notes for them at each scene, but they have been missed or blew away and were lost. The sniper is not totally stupid... he wants to talk to someone specifically, maybe Moose, shucks he may even want to talk to the president directly.

This theory assumes he left a message requesting a specific phone no. be set up.

[tomkat]

no rhyme nor reason here, just pulled a couple outta the pile.
gimme a few to u/l 'em ...

[bcoffey]

" This theory assumes he left a message requesting a specific phone no. be set up."

Could be, but how would he know a certain number would be available? Did he call around until he found a suitable unused one? And, if so, could the telco obtain that information?

[valleygal]

Thank you! The ones you picked out the other night were great.

I hate to leave but have to for just a little while.
Just when the party was starting!

Will be back later. :)

[antivenom]

Ponderosa TERRA Map CLICK HERE TO see LARGER pic...

[valleygal]

I'll be back to check out the music though! I still need to download "Somewhere in Time" (Rachmaninoff's Rapsody...) from the other thread.

I just love that piece. :)

[mystery-ak]

maybe he works for the tele. co.

[Sacajaweau]

Cool...Thanks for the verification...

Of course, I'm just trying to point out another advantage the shooter might have with his night shots. Boy, he has ALL advantages doesn't he except ONE...

he's human!!

Sac

[bcoffey]

"maybe he works for the tele. co."

Or a telco contractor. It could certainly explain the white ladder truck.

[FreeTheHostages]

Hypnosis can recover memories masked by trauma. I know of one case where it was mildly helpful. Usually people who have suffered trauma remember the trauma, but it can help in the margins with some people.

Hypnosis is real, but you have to *want* to be put under. You're not really in sleep mode, just in a state where you've very open to suggestion.

[Sacajaweau]

I was away and still haven't seen Moose's face on this so I'm not sure if it's the shooter or a very scared witness that wants the contact.

I'd like to say it is one scared witness but that is starting to make less sense as I ponder it.

I'm guessing it's just a phone booth number which will bring a cop out in the open but not the shooter. Trace it??? He'll be calling from a throw away. You might be able to triangulate it but he'll be in some absurd place and they'll miss him again.

Sac

[tomkat]

tonight's theme: 'titles inspired by moose'

(at least till the yuengling kicks in)

Emerson Lake and Palmer - Fanfare For The Common Man

[bcoffey]

thanks tk - good choice :)

[tomkat]

Four Tops - It's The Same Old Song

[tomkat]

oops !  

Four Tops - It's The Same Old Song