Maninthemirror
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Bombs detonated at Boston Marathon finish line
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Whats she say now
She does ask some pretty moronic questions sometimes.
Yeah, they canned her. Jeff Zucker is a master of making bad choices.
Ether_Snake
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So what I understood is:
1- Saudi national as potential suspect
2- Was wounded in the attack
3- Was brought to an hospital and is not allowed to leave
4- A man who looked nervous and drove numerous times in front of a police station brought the police an apartment
5- The police searched the place, and it turns out it is the apartment of the Saudi national, who lived there with two room mates. Only one was mentioned, who has moved in five months ago (the other two already lived together).
Also, the likely hood that the guy would have carried both bombs to the site IMO is not impossible, but if the size was too big it could screw up the plan, so I'm thinking two were possibly involved.
The other room mate was apparently traveling in NY yesterday.
1- Saudi national as potential suspect
2- Was wounded in the attack
3- Was brought to an hospital and is not allowed to leave
4- A man who looked nervous and drove numerous times in front of a police station brought the police an apartment
5- The police searched the place, and it turns out it is the apartment of the Saudi national, who lived there with two room mates. Only one was mentioned, who has moved in five months ago (the other two already lived together).
Also, the likely hood that the guy would have carried both bombs to the site IMO is not impossible, but if the size was too big it could screw up the plan, so I'm thinking two were possibly involved.
The other room mate was apparently traveling in NY yesterday.
NathanMcMahon
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fucking Huffington Post:
Not sure how much is accurate. At least most of the local outlets were saying the interest on the individuals from the apartment have gone cold.
speculawyer
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Indeed. She was local here in the Bay Area and I knew she was headed up the ladder. She's been back-benched by the morons at CNN but I imagine she'll eventually leave and turn up elsewhere. MSNBC perhaps? One of the 3 networks?
Ether_Snake
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Yet it's one heck of a coincidence that they were brought to the apartment by someone (we don't know who) who the police said looked suspicious (someone who might know the person(s) involved and felt guilty?), and that it's the apartment of a wounded Saudi.
Unless the report of them being brought there was wrong, and that they simply searched it because they had a wounded Saudi.
Psychoward
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I know I know, 4chan on a conspiracy subreddit, but has this been discussed at all? Possible suspect? Could be reaching...
http://www.reddit.com/r/conspiracy/comments/1chjy8/4chan_spots_a_suspect/
http://www.reddit.com/r/conspiracy/comments/1chjy8/4chan_spots_a_suspect/
Proba ly. Based on hits, which is murica!!fucking Huffington Post:
LyleLanley
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It's been discussed. We can't tell if he does or doesn't have a backpack on in the after picture and the FBI said that the bombs were in duffle bags, not backpacks. Either way it's best to leave the investigating to the professionals.
User 100115
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As far as I have heard, the Saudi National isn't actually a suspect. He was tackled by random people at the scene for running from the bomb and drug to police. Therefore, he had to be investigated, hence why his place was searched, which he allowed. Police are currently stating they have no suspects or possible suspects.
freenudemacusers
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coulda stopped there
Soledad followed by Cooper? Can we even handle that much real journalism a night?
She was on MSNBC literally on day 1 of that network's existence. She did a show with a 3D rendered dude who was voiced by non other than Leo Laporte. She left after a few years.
PotatoeMasher
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We discussed this earlier, I think. I haven't seen discussion of the latest few, but it's going hot and heavy on reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1cijsf/boston_marathon_explosion_live_update_thread_10/
A couple of pretty convincing leads there that I'm sure the authorities either will or have followed up on.
One in particular seems significant:
Original photo: http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18ku25mlsl1cijpg/original.jpg
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The suspect also asked police if people had died, and said there might be a second explosion.
Also, the original reports say police searched the apartment after being led to it by a suspicious person. I wonder if that part is false.
edit: yep the image above is certainly significant. I think it's extremely for him to be a suspect.
The woman taking a picture next to him, I hope authorities can get that photo:
GillianSeed79
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Honestly, I think it was one of our lone wolves people. Unfortunately, Mr. Ottoman, it's already been politicized to some extent over here. On the radio today certain conservative radio hosts have been blaming liberals for "wishing" or hoping that it was some right wing nut bag. The obvious conclusion then, I guess, is that those conservative people are hoping that it was some radical muslim or jihadist just so they can say "aha, I told you so" or something like that. I mean, honestly, I don't know who did it, but, hopefully, the muslim population in Boston doesn't get singled out.
In any extent, it was nice to hear that person you referenced denounce this. I'm sure it's pretty easy for those people in Syria to roll their eyes at a bombing that injured a few hundred people and killed three people, considering that Syria is like a war zone now and these kind of things are common over there sadly.
For somone whose father was born and raised in Peabody, Mass., and for whom Boston is close to my heart, I do appreciate the denouncement you shared.
According to who?
MrCunningham
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We discussed this earlier, I think. I haven't seen discussion of the latest few, but it's going hot and heavy on reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1cijsf/boston_marathon_explosion_live_update_thread_10/
A couple of pretty convincing leads there that I'm sure the authorities either will or have followed up on.
One in particular seems significant:
Original photo: http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18ku25mlsl1cijpg/original.jpg
I generally hate these internet theories, but that is some pretty good evidence, and the easiest way to slip a bomb into a large crowd without being noticed. The suspect in question looks like he is in his early to mid 20's. I wonder what his motives were? Was the bomb rigged to a timer, or was it detonated by remote?
Lots of people walking around with black backpacks in that photo too.
soxinthebox
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We discussed this earlier, I think. I haven't seen discussion of the latest few, but it's going hot and heavy on reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1cijsf/boston_marathon_explosion_live_update_thread_10/
A couple of pretty convincing leads there that I'm sure the authorities either will or have followed up on.
One in particular seems significant:
Original photo: http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18ku25mlsl1cijpg/original.jpg
There's at least two cameras pointed towards him. Wonder if those will surface.
vas_a_morir
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We discussed this earlier, I think. I haven't seen discussion of the latest few, but it's going hot and heavy on reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1cijsf/boston_marathon_explosion_live_update_thread_10/
A couple of pretty convincing leads there that I'm sure the authorities either will or have followed up on.
One in particular seems significant:
Original photo: http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18ku25mlsl1cijpg/original.jpg
Now THAT looks suspicious. that backpack is stuffed FULL, and that white square matches, if that is indeed the backpack that exploded. That guy does not look like what I imagined the suspect would look like, admittedly. Looks... kinda young.
MaximumFlipFlop
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We discussed this earlier, I think. I haven't seen discussion of the latest few, but it's going hot and heavy on reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1cijsf/boston_marathon_explosion_live_update_thread_10/
A couple of pretty convincing leads there that I'm sure the authorities either will or have followed up on.
One in particular seems significant:
Original photo: http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18ku25mlsl1cijpg/original.jpg
Holy shit.
adamsappel
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There's two people taking pictures that would show his face.
This is why I love that we are in a digital age and cameras are ubiquitous.
PotatoeMasher
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It should be noted that this photo was taken around 12 minutes before the first blast. The photo of the bag is from the second detonation I believe, but it's reasonable to think the bags would share the same style.
There are other suspects being identified and they're trying to match up the exact backpack to make this all a lot more accurate.
Fascinating to watch the internet attempt to lead the horse to water and whether that's going to end up being a good or bad thing. I suspect they need the help, given the call for the public to submit all photos and the like.
Another one worth a look even if the evidence is mostly based on suspicious looks (both racial profiling and demeanor) is http://i.imgur.com/l3owyja.jpg
vas_a_morir
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Okay, Reddit has me ALMOST convinced that kid is one of the bombers. That pic was taken 12 minutes or so before the first blast, and that makes sense that there was a bomb sweep an hour before that which found nothing.
So much so that I think that guy needs to be in custody and questioned.
EDIT: This is dependent on all facts being true as depicted.
So much so that I think that guy needs to be in custody and questioned.
EDIT: This is dependent on all facts being true as depicted.
LyleLanley
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This one is much less convincing than the last one.
Bornstellar
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We discussed this earlier, I think. I haven't seen discussion of the latest few, but it's going hot and heavy on reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1cijsf/boston_marathon_explosion_live_update_thread_10/
A couple of pretty convincing leads there that I'm sure the authorities either will or have followed up on.
One in particular seems significant:
Original photo: http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18ku25mlsl1cijpg/original.jpg
Yeah that looks like a very similar bag.
We discussed this earlier, I think. I haven't seen discussion of the latest few, but it's going hot and heavy on reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/inthenews/comments/1cijsf/boston_marathon_explosion_live_update_thread_10/
A couple of pretty convincing leads there that I'm sure the authorities either will or have followed up on.
One in particular seems significant:
Original photo: http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18ku25mlsl1cijpg/original.jpg
Kind of weird... Did it detonate in the backpack? If we were to assume that, I don't think the backpack would look anything like that...
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Where are you getting this info? It doesn't match up with anything I've read in this thread or elsewhere.
PotatoeMasher
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Sure, but this isn't a game where we pick the most likely and bet the farm. Any lead within that area is going to be followed up on.
Dude with square patch backpack seems like a great lead right now, but for all I know he's going to turn out to be an undercover officer or something. Either way I'm glad people are sifting through the photos.
edit: This photo of "agents" looks to possibly match the backpack guy (at least his garb, so could mean he's a cop): http://imgur.com/jd3Gf4u
If the kid was involved, he moved down towards the second blast before dropping that bag. He isn't in position of the drop in that photo because he is too close to the finish line in reference to where the blast occurred.
"the only two brown guys looking suspicious" seals it for me. Bring them in!
vas_a_morir
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It's possible. Also, it is safe to presume that the two backpacks used in the bombing are the same type/brand. They were both black nylon, after all.
You gotta think:
What could he have in the backpack that big? Why would he bring such a large load to the marathon? I'm not saying execute the dude now or anything. Just that I think the FBI should identify and question the guy.
FunnyBunny
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I've covered several Boston Marathons.
I know we're searching for clues, bit it's important to keep something in my mind. Stuffed backpacks are very common in this area. People turn the Marathon into a full day trip. They hold clothes and snacks for loved ones in the race. They attend Boston Coleen or Boston University.
Backpacks are EVERYWHERE down there.
I know we're searching for clues, bit it's important to keep something in my mind. Stuffed backpacks are very common in this area. People turn the Marathon into a full day trip. They hold clothes and snacks for loved ones in the race. They attend Boston Coleen or Boston University.
Backpacks are EVERYWHERE down there.
PotatoeMasher
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This is 12 minutes before it went off. The explosion was just a few feet away from the finish line, so someone would have had plenty of time to drop the bag and casually walk away.
I don't know, just relaying the various things over without trying to judge too much. The text is obviously stupid, but anyone with a backpack right at the detonation spot like that is going to be questioned. For all we know one of those guys is the one that has been cleared already. That's the downside to this internet mob thing, so hopefully it remains a mostly innocent attempt to send possible leads to the authorities and not to try and finger individuals based on little to no evidence.
The white tag makes me think of Carhart, which is going to be fairly common
soxinthebox
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I wasn't sure myself
vas_a_morir
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Fair enough. When you couple it with that white tag, though... it's definitely somebody you want to talk to, if you are investigating this incident.
I frequent Boston often during the Spring/Summer months and always have a bag on me. Whether I'm going to the Museum of Science, Aquarium, or a Modern Art exhibit, everyone has a bag on them. Plus, it is a college city and people use backpacks to store laundry or stuff food from a grocery run.
MrCunningham
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Looking at the edited photo with the red arrow, you would think that. But look at this photo again:
http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18ku25mlsl1cijpg/original.jpg
Guy with red shirt and Bruins cap covering his face with a large black backpack. Guy with white iPod earbuds and green hat carrying a pretty big black backpack. There is another guy in a blue coat holding up a camera with a large pack on his back too. Lots of people around with backpacks. The suspect doesn't exactly look all that suspicious in this context. But that white tag matches up with the bombers backpack.
People should keep this in mind.
In the original photo of the individual wearing that black backpack I counted up to ten other people who were also wearing backpacks.
vas_a_morir
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That guy also looks suspicious. Odd way to hold a backpack. Do you see the grey stripe on the blown-up backpack's shoulder straps? I can't tell, personally. I think I see it, but it's not clear.
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