Archive through October 10, 2002
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Archive through October 10, 2002
Wilsonatmd | Monday, October 07, 2002 - 03:32 pm     I wish that would happen Max...I live about 15 minutes away from that last shooting location. But I would rather have the media on it, so the public will pay attention to it. Perhaps an attentive person will provide the vital clue that breaks this case. |
Silksmoke | Monday, October 07, 2002 - 03:59 pm     Oh my gosh Wilson, please please be careful!!! |
Tess | Monday, October 07, 2002 - 04:06 pm     Wilson, I worry for you. Two of my husband's brothers live in the area with their families as do some of our dearest friends. That is where DH grew up. This has been weighing heavily on all of us---the random nature and senselessness and horror of it all. |
Cdnjan | Monday, October 07, 2002 - 04:20 pm     What your saying about the media backing off makes sense Max. Unfortunately they just won't do it. In Canada one of the most common and disgusting things the media says is "There was this spectacular accident" It drives me nuts, don't they know there is family members or friends watching. Please all take care and stay close to home till this settles. |
Fluff | Monday, October 07, 2002 - 06:48 pm     The media is awful sometimes. I live in DC and all day there has been coverage on the shootings. Everyone says something different. I thought the boy was hit by two bullets, not one. Well, that's what they said earlier. Then, there were rumors that someone was shot here in DC today, but I haven't seen any reports on it. Then, the media keeps aggravating the heck out of Police Chief Moose. He tells them that he doesn't want to talk about the profile of the murderer, and those silly media folks kept on asking him more about the profile!!! Drove me nuts. I understand the Chief and his actions. I agree with everything he's doing. I just hope the calls keep coming in to the tip hotline, so they can catch that murderer. |
Squaredsc | Tuesday, October 08, 2002 - 06:36 am     i agree Fluff, you and wilson be careful. i am in baltimore, and i am a bit afraid myself especially for my children. its just senseless(sp) with no rhyme reason, or pattern. |
Twiggyish | Tuesday, October 08, 2002 - 07:21 am     My cousin is in Va. Her husband works in DC. My thoughts are with all of you in that area!! |
Laluna | Tuesday, October 08, 2002 - 09:52 am     Hey squaredsc...My husband and I live in Baltimore also. Work in the Beltway...and this is just nuts. I actually found myself saying to him this morning as he left for work..."Be careful when you get gas, park farthest away from the street, etc..."...then I thought, how crazy is this? I wish someone would see something/anything to move this thing along and catch this person or persons. I think Chief Moose is terrific. To Fluff and everyone else in this area, keep your eyes wide open and stay safe!! |
Fluff | Tuesday, October 08, 2002 - 10:01 am     I do think he is great. And don't worry. My eyes are always wide. DC can be the worst place to live in, considering that that's where the main federal buildings are located. And I work in the government....but luckily, I am not placed at the main bureau. I can't wait until they find him. I think it is just a matter of time. |
Fanny | Tuesday, October 08, 2002 - 10:11 am     From someone who is way too familiar with cops & their ways (that didn't sound right!!! I was married to one, not arrested by one, LOL), I think your police chief is doing one terrific job, both with the media and in directing the search for this madman. It's nice to hear that he's being supported and not subject to wild criticism. Be careful out there, you all. |
Jewels | Tuesday, October 08, 2002 - 11:01 am     Charles Moose was the police chief here in Portland, Oregon before he went to Montgomery County. How strange it was to see him on TV...I had forgotten where he had gone to. He was well liked here too. My thoughts are with you all...please be careful. |
Squaredsc | Tuesday, October 08, 2002 - 05:19 pm     <waving to laluna> hey neighbor, my d.h. works downtown and i work in woodlawn. stay safe. |
Cynny | Tuesday, October 08, 2002 - 09:12 pm     I also live in the DC suburbs, in Frederick, the next county over from Montgomery. Frederick County is where Camp David and Fort Detrick are, so these have been frightening times all over the area since 9/11. After the first sniper attacks last week, my daughter told me she was walking quickly in a zigzag pattern through parking lots to make herself a harder target to hit. I smiled when I imagined her doing it, but it also made me sad to know there is such fear in ourselves and our children now. I hope they catch whoever is doing it soon. I have enormous respect for Chief Moose. He seems like a compassionate and dedicated man and the citizens here are lucky to have him. |
Itsallgood | Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 04:33 am     I watched Dateline last night and the whole show was about this. This person needs to be caught and soon. I just have the fear someone will get an idea and do the copycat thing. :-( This is just horrible. I feel for those families and my prayers go out to them. All that live in that area please be safe. :-) |
Jo_5329 | Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 05:22 am     I was horrified this morning to learn that a Tarot card, the Death Card, was found close the school where the little boy was shot, stating "Dear Policeman, I am God." Shades of Son of Sam went through my head when I heard that. For anyone in these boards that live in that area or having family and/or friends in that area, PLEASE BE SAFE PLEASE!!!!!!! Jo |
Rig | Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 05:30 am     But the thing is, the media telling everybody about that card might be just what the killer wants. They should have kept it quiet. Now he has the publicity he craves. |
Silksmoke | Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 06:01 am     Also, there are (for reasons incomprehensible to me) some in our society that confess to horrendous crimes when they aren't involved. Giving this Tarot card clue out to the public takes away information about the crime scene that could be used to weed out these confessional psychos. My heart stopped when they reported a shooting this AM at a motel. Apparently this was a domestic according to reports, but it occurred in the same time frame of previous shootings. The people in the area must be terrified, I know I would be. My heart goes out to all who live or work there. |
Max | Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 08:46 am     I'm betting there are more clues than just that card. The FBI/police are very savvy at feeding the media frenzy tidbits to keep them occupied while holding back the best pieces of evidence so they can tell if they catch the REAL perpetrator. I have to say, the longer it goes without another sniper incident, the more nervous I get about it. My company has offices in Rockville and of course we have posters here who live in the area. I just hope and pray that whatever additional evidence the FBI/police have unearthed has put them on a path to catch this creep before he strikes again. |
Marej | Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 10:44 am     The FBI should feed the media a false lead. Say the person who was shot and injured, told the FBI they saw who did it. Maybe the shooter will try to get at the person in the hospital--just like in the movies. |
Fluff | Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 02:22 pm     No leads are better than false leads. I bet if they were to give out false descriptions, people would be turning in others left and right. Like Chief Moose said, he doesn't want to destroy anyone's reputation. |
Wilsonatmd | Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 08:01 pm     not again.....please not again....there's been a shooting in Manassas...they don't know if its connected yet.. |
Rig | Thursday, October 10, 2002 - 12:28 am     As a student of history, something just jumped out at me. Three of the shootings have been at places where civil war battles were fought (Spotsylvania, VA; Fredericksburg, VA; and now Manassas, VA). Furthermore, all of the battles were confederate victories. You don't suppose someone is fighting the civil war in his twisted mind? |
Laluna | Thursday, October 10, 2002 - 06:53 am     <waving back at squaredsc> I used to work in Rockville and D.C...and DH works in Howard and Montgomery County area. The gas station situation sounds like it may be another hit. Also, heard last night that there was a shooting on W Nursery Rd. by BWI (and a huge tech area)...one perfect bullet hole though a guy's car window. Thankfully, he had just gotten out and wasn't hurt. I haven't heard a word about it since, so now I am wondering what was up with that? Chief Moose is fantastic...that dressing down he gave the media was priceless...and so true!! Rig, interesting theory...but it was the shooting of the kid that makes me think this is a whole new brand of physco. |
Jewels | Thursday, October 10, 2002 - 07:30 am     According to an article I read, witnesses saw two men leave in a white mini-van-type car....hopefully this will be a break they need. |
Fluff | Thursday, October 10, 2002 - 08:03 am     Now people will see white vans and go nuts. Okay, maybe just me. |
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