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.

[Peach]

Got it, Kim. You have a halo over your head!

[Jhensy]

Duck in a noose? Huh?

That does it. I officially retire from this case. I'm gonna switch to something simple and easy, like A Brief History of Time.

[Mr. Mojo]

I don't think Muhamad is the sniper. I think Muhamad is either working with him, or know who he is.

I'm with you. Williams/Mohammad is probably a Nation of Islam flunky who got involved with a hardcore intl terror org, and got to know the sniper(s) at the Alabama training camp.

[MasonGal]

We kind of need some comic relief, once in a while, don't we?

I don't know HOW I'm going to get any sleep tonight!!

[Naspino]

Noose = Moose?

[Route66]

"Duck in a noose???"

I think it was really dumb of LE to agree to say this phrase for the shooter. We had better hope it is not a code to accomplices or - even worse - unleash hell upon us.

[berkeleybeej]

My God - If this were a novel, it would never be published -- TOO F'N UNBELIEVABLE.

[Letitring]

MO, you are so fast, you can't grab that picture of that black man for us? He looks MEAN. People, be very careful tonight.

[looney tune]

If he's talking in code, LE shouldn't be repeating it. It could be marching orders for the cells. I expected to feel relief after this conference & now I'm more afraid than ever.

[Darlin']

Betcha he is a suspect or he trained the suspect.

[FootBall]

"Duck in a noose" Duck in a Moose?

[mhking]

My God - If this were a novel, it would never be published

Neither would have 9/11 been published before the fact for the same reasons...

[abner]

These guys ARE part of the sniper team....they may not be the shooters but they are involved!

I agree absolutely. With this going nationwide, I am beginning to think also, that there is way more to this than meets the eye.

[Peach]

Did you see the picture? Not hispanic at all. Fiction created by the networks.

[relee]

"Duck in a noose"

What does that mean.... Some kinda of code to fellow terrorist ?

Remember, Chief Moose said there were audio problems.

The shooter said, "You're f##kin' up, Moose!"

[HairOfTheDog]

Meaning?

I dunno, it is my first conspiracy theory. But it certainly could be a signal for someone else to move.

STUMPDATE: just briefly saw the Uhaul being unloaded.

[snickeroon]

If there is martial law, are elections still held?

[aeronca]

"I'm certain it's code. But to whom?

Other cell members

[Tree of Liberty]

He never lived in the home that was searched in Tacoma, according to a local police spokesperson. That home was searched with the consent of the residents. Muhammad lived about two blocks away.

[Freedom2specul8]

"I forgot to say thank you for your efforts...."thank you"! "..

You are very welcome. Anything I can do to help, I wanna do it. If all ya'll needed was a webpage, I figure I can help wid dat.