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.

[Dianna]

Yet the "code" must be meaningful to someone other than the sniper. Otherwise it's a purely private joke with no sharing the punchline.

The sniper wanted it said outloud. Knowing that people would start looking for the phrase, read the story and know the Police are fools?

[FootBall]

Moose looking SILLY saying the "duck in noose" thing.

Moose must STILL be clueless about who the snipers are...task force is clueless.IMO

Moose having to play by snipers game.

[Jhensy]

Wait a minute...he's from Tacoma, Washington....and he used the credit card in Tacoma Park, Md.?

My brain hurts. I think I'll make some cocoa and lie down now.

[Katya]

I'm saying it's possible that these two guys sold the cards after killing the women from whom they stole the cards. They may have even recently sold the card(s) on the black market. The card(s) would have been left active, to assist the police in Alabam in solving the case. Therefore, they could have proven to a buyer that the cards were still good.

[Mo1]

No problem

[berkeleybeej]

Has someone emailed Fox re the rabbit legend?

[mhking]

There is a bigger game afoot.

The pucker factor just went up a couple of orders of magnitude.

Prayers to and for all - I'll see everyone tomorrow. (I'm feeling better to the point that I'll probably go ahead to work tomorrow - even though I still feel relatively s#itty)

[bcoffey]

"This is not run-of-the-mill Moose-talk-bashing"

Yes, and I appreciate that. I'm glad the tone of this thread has advanced from earlier in the day. :)

[valleygal]

"Eat your own fur"....NOW I get it (I just read the story)!

[POGIFFMOO]

Methinks these guys are clueless.

[Dog]

Got to go guys....have to get some sleep here...

[Darlin']

Okay. I read but I don't get it.

[MasonGal]

Me too, Good night everyone.

[Tree of Liberty]

Has anyone emailed fox re: the anagram?

[Clean_Sweep]

"Amazingly enough -- this folklore that was found does make sense. Don't leave out "We have caught the sniper, like.." just like the rabbit caught the duck with the noose. "

I don't think that has anything to do with any thing. A bird in a noose is under control. In many counties Cormorants are used for fishing with a noose on their neck. Some where they catch ducks with a noose so they can eat them.

[bcoffey]

Nite, folks... sleep well.

[Mo1]

Here is one anagram for 'a duck in a noose'- CIA NUKED SOON

Sweet Dreams dog .. I need to head myself

Maybe if I start trying now .. I'll get to bed early .. LOL

[valleygal]

Time to call it a night. Goodnight everybody.

[valleygal]

Time to call it a night. Goodnight everybody.