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.

[commish]

Agreed, I have this feeling of dread that tomorrow could be a very very black day.

[Route66]

Thanks Abner...

[Fred Mertz]

"Our word is our bond."

What does that communicate? The normal statement is, "My word (or handshake) is my bond."

[John Jamieson]

Charged with killing a tree.

[Clean_Sweep]

"I think this whole thing could really blow up into something really big."
"We're already there, IMO. "

Yes but it may get worse. Duck in a noose = I'm caught or going to ground, take over for me or everyone start your task as planned.

They keep repeating it too!! In case you didn't hear the first alert from agent Mohammed.

[yukong]

Never thought of that possibility until now.

[TexKat]

There is something here. Who is Moose actually talking to? Is it the sniper or is it the person that sent the snipers?

1) Like a duck in a noose.

2) Our word is our (bond).

3) The continued use of the word (option).

[Tree of Liberty]

I think the "our word is our bond" thing is another code phrase.

[Slip18]

Been gone for half an hour. Just marking my place, Howlin!

[anymouse]

Be on the lookout for above perp.

[Mo1]

Ritia is talking about looking for another car belonging to the ex wife

A white chevy with the license plate of ZWE 510

ANd this Muhammed has a girlfriend that lives in Camden, NJ

[Elenya]

Forgot to post the title of the "song":

Duck Hunt Likes Pinecones (Cire)

[Freedom2specul8]

"this is the most unsettled I have felt during this entire sniper episode. There are some many possibilities present. And all but one of them are scary. "

Me Too, for real! I'm actually afraid something terrible is going to happen . I hate that too... what next?

[Doohickey]

"Duck in a noose"...not a popular metaphor. I'm convinced there's a link there.

Someone mentioned that the message in the stroy is "turning the tables". If true, it doesn't bode well.

[abner]

I don't know Fred. This whole thing is so wierd.

I am more convinced than ever though that this is intl. terror related.

I pray that there is nothing bigger in store for us.

[Letitring]

"danger that may not be connected to the sniper" when did he say that?

[riri]

Just logged in, bad migraine all day. I'm lost, could someone give me a quick abbreviated version? Last I saw Mousse was scheduled to give press conference, now I am reading something about ducks in nooses...

[Clean_Sweep]

"I'm thinking it's time to grab a book and escape. "

Go to bed with a warm gun

[Mo1]

Rita also mentioned that ground zero has ties with ME terrorist AND white mitlia group

That some of them may have merged together