Beltway Sniper Shootings-FR Commentary-Wed., Oct. 23,2002

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[Peach]

Let's keep a live commentary thread going again today. The FBI Tip Line #1-888-324-9800.

All seems quiet since yesterday's news the shooter may target children specifically. It was released on various news outlets the shooter's 3-page letter to police was in broken English and threatened extreme violence. Police announced an electronic transfer of $10m as requested by the shooter was not possible but other options for transfer remain open. No one seriously believes police will actually give the shooter $$, but police are trying to keep a dialogue open with the shooter in an effort to capture this monster.

[per loin]

Fort Lewis is about five miles, roughly, south of the location of the duplex.

[AmericanInTokyo]

if this is it (who knows, a lot of fire drills to-dated), then all I can say is FOLLOW THE MONEY TRAIL and any and all INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL or CONNECTIONS. Interesting news developing. Hmmmmmmm.....

[spectre]

Now, Shepard Smith is saying they are looking into the background of a Ft. Lewis soldier. I hate this.

sw

[valleygal]

I agree, totally. The laughs are the best part.

I have not had the TV on since 2:30. I just got a phone call informing me something big is going down related to the sniper and that it's going on all over the country.

Would Bette Davis's line "Hang on, it's going to be a bumpy night" be apprpriate?

[bcoffey]

So much for preparing for my meeting tomorrow.

So much for my going to my meeting tomorrow!

[dinasour]

This will not be a good time to tune the server.

[looney tune]

Extenuating circumstances concerning the neighborhood? What is that all about?

[HairOfTheDog]

Might be 10 miles... McChord AFB is nearby also...

[slimer]

My wife says to me, "I'm worried about you", and I say, "honey, I appreciate your concern but there's nothing to worry about, this is my life."

As long as she don't get too mad I get away with it.

[Catspaw]

I hope to hell they know where that former soldier is RIGHT NOW.

[berkeleybeej]

per msnbc - they xrayed the tree stump earlier today

[Elenya]

the $10 million request to the credit card was stolen a month before.

How dumb can he get?? I'm really surprised. I thought the guy was smarter than that...

[SarahW]

thanks, its nice to have a clue :)

[MasonGal]

Oh - I know - and can you believe it - my husband and sons want to watch the World Series - especially since Pete Rose is going to be part of the events tonight!!!

Can you believe it!!!

[rintense]

Great. How long before a lib shill condemns Bush for the warmogering mentality.

[Bella]

Wonder if whoever it is might come home and have a shootout w/ the police or hit a media person? They must be desperate now...

[tomkat]

LOL

[FootBall]

Hopefully the Police aren't STUMPED again. (Stumps and Bullets)

Police using the News Media trying to outsmart Sniper.

[valleygal]

"I was actually one of the few FReepers who tried to defend him, because we
were obviously kept in the dark as to what was really going on. And although I
was/am convinced he wasn't really in charge, I thought it was unfair to condemn
him without knowing the whole story."

And now we know why they weren't saying a thing!

[Sacajaweau]

What does the neighbor say??

Probably...I have to change my underwear!!

Sac