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.

[Helms]

Don't get me wrong but we need to start calling a spade a spade- this is a domestic terrorist- by virtue of the ramifications of his actions throughout the areas surronding the nations Capital, indeed the I95 corridor. I think it is time to be more technical despite its ugly implications- a McVeigh (oops, did I say that- Arlen Spector where are you) type or a ME type.

[yukong]

I know, the guy was planning on using his ATM card to access the funds, at $300.00 a day. LOL.

[Dems_R_Losers]

That is hilarious. But, as MM posted earlier, the Rats are very worried about depressed turnout, especially in PG County and the lower income areas of Montgomery County, where many of the killings have occurred. Montgomery County is KKT's best area. That's why the incredible invisible Governor Glendening is suddenly talking about calling out the National Guard on Election Day. They are going to drag those people to the polls kicking and screaming.

[ARCADIA]

The more he is in contact with LE, the more I think he's just a severely evil nutjob.

Plus, no political demands. On another thread a freeper calculated that if he thinks 5 people died needlessly, then he started calling on 10/3 (after the initial rampage). So it was always about money.

[mhking]

We've got Moose-sign!

[Pinetop]

Yeah, some clerics in Iran have been wanting to ban dogs for several years. The problem is visible genitalia and that dogs will do it in the street.

[dinasour]

Ballistics match.

[dinasour]

LEO's are working together, blah, blah
Somethings take longer that others
We are trying our best.
Making progress.

[dinasour]

Kim chen:

There may be more witnesses.
Please call if near wed oct 9 shooting
Asking for info about white vans

Moose:
Immigrant witnesses shouldn't be afraid to come forward.

[Miss Marple]

PrinceWilliam County spokesman: we think there are more witnesses. Ask people who were in the area to please call, they may have heard shots or seen something. Also request for anyone driving a white van in the area to call.

Immigrant status may be keeping some from coming forward. Moose giving assurances that they aren't interested in immigrant status (neither Task Force nor Montgomery Police Dept.).

Next briefing will be at noon tomorrow.

Questions now.

[TexKat]

Asking cooperation and info from immigrants.

[ARCADIA]

He kept the names of the people who answered the phone.

And he documented all his failed attempts in his 3 page letter. Maybe that's why the letter was so long. Maybe the police aren't releasing the letter because it documents all their screw ups.

All their screw ups in this regard. Actually, other screw ups like believing the lying witness when their own bloodhounds were telling them differently, arresting the two Hispanics, saying the schools were safe, etc. Those screw ups we already knew about.

[ARCADIA]

He kept the names of the people who answered the phone.

And he documented all his failed attempts in his 3 page letter. Maybe that's why the letter was so long. Maybe the police aren't releasing the letter because it documents all their screw ups.

All their screw ups in this regard. Actually, other screw ups like believing the lying witness when their own bloodhounds were telling them differently, arresting the two Hispanics, saying the schools were safe, etc. Those screw ups we already knew about.

[swarthyguy]

They're just jealous about dogs doing what they cannot.

[alisasny]

After turning the 2 Mexicans over to the INS I highly doubt any illegal will come forward now.

[Darlin']

Moose is saying they feel like some people saw something yesterday, perhaps someone worried about his immigrant status, and urges that person or persons to come forward. They want to talk about the killing not immigration. It sounds like he is talking to a specific person. Talking about how calls to the tipline are held in strict confidence.

[Miss Marple]

Moose: Any information phoned into the tips lines is held in the strictest confidentiality.

Anyone who might have immigrant status needs to understand that we want only to talk to them about this crime. Montgomery Police do not have the authority to enforce immigration laws.

[RS_Rider]

they aren't interested in immigrant status That's the understatement of the decade!

[Miss Marple]

OK...all this emphasis on immigration status is now making me think that this may be a foreigner. Back to terrorism!

Whiplash!

[stlnative]

Go to ebay and look up seller or bidder "sniper" then click on his "me" page. Warning the screen starts to jump when you do it only on this persons ebay name, just close the window to get it to stop. Also his last feedback is in french and is a negative, he responded by saying he did not bid on the item because he does not know how to read french. There is also a person who registered with a user name of IAMGOD with no feedback at all. Strange stuff, but means nothing but I thought I would just see what popped up.