"DUCK IN A NOOSE" message explained

AP Fox News Story ^ | October 24, 2002 | AP on Fox News

[Jeff Head]

The last cryptic message from Montgomery County Police Chief Charles Moose to the Washington-area sniper referred to a Cherokee Indian story about an arrogant rabbit that was duped by the duck he tried to catch.

"You have indicated that you want us to do and say certain things. You've asked us to say, 'We have caught the sniper like a duck in a noose.' We understand that hearing us say this is important to you," Moose said late Wednesday at a televised news briefing, called so authorities could release information on two people sought for questioning in the 13 sniper shootings.

[Jeff Head]

Best explanation I have seen.

Was it a "message" to others? I hope and pray not ... only time will tell.

[My Favorite Headache]

And here....http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/774785/posts?page=177

[seeker41]

Lots of FReepers emailed FOX last night about this reference, that is how they figured it out. Saw it happening real time.

[Jeff Head]

FYI.

[Jeff Head]

FYI.

[ilgipper]

landing in a hollow tree stump

This story has a tree stump, too.

[Cacophonous]

A rabbit? Rabbits don't eat ducks, do they? I thought they were herbivores. Maybe a fox...

[toast]

Freepers had this figured out about 10 minutes after Chief Moose said it.

[frmrda]

Actually the first person to explain this was Ron Kuby on WABC this morning with Curtis Sliwa. He was WAY ahead of the TV stations, cable outlets and print media.

[HiTech RedNeck]

It's the sniper that hoped to play the role of the duck. He has learned that this trick doesn't work very well with 10-ton rabbits.

[knak]

I was just about to post this. You beat me to it. I still don't get. Then again, I haven't had enough coffee! Maybe I'll read it again later.

[SerpentDove]

If that's the explanation, what a lame message to give out through the press. As if the killings aren't dramatic enough?

Sheesh.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Like
Aa
Duck
In a
Noose

[Howlin]

Like
A
Duck
IN A
Noose

[Howlin]

^5

[clintonh8r]

Maybe the Moose was just screwing with Mohammed's mind...

[antivenom]

like a duck in a noose

Ladin

Another FReeper pointed this out earlier today....(insert eerie twilight zone music here)

[KsSunflower]

Freepers had posted links to this story last night, within 15-30 minutes after the news conference. Freepers are ahead of the pack...for sure ahead of Kuby!!

[antivenom]

dang...you are way too fast! 'cept I inserted eeerie Twilight Zone music in my post...nannny nanny boo boo....LOL!!!

[Tired of Taxes]

Oooooh.... That was good, E.Pluribus. Hmmm... Isn't "laden" spelled with an "en"? Doesn't matter - close enough!