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    Exclamation TX - Three deadly package bombings in Austin are related, cops say

    Police Link 3 Deadly Home-Delivery Package Explosions in Austin

    http://www.breitbart.com/texas/2018/...-capital-city/

    by Bob Price 12 Mar 2018

    Police in Austin, Texas, are saying that three explosions of packages left on doorsteps of homes are connected. Two explosions occurred on Monday morning and a third happened on March 2.

    UPDATE 3:15 p.m.: Live Press Conference from Austin Police Department:

    LIVE: Austin, Texas authorities give latest updates on package explosions. https://t.co/g9fZcRbLQu

    — NBC News (@NBCNews) March 12, 2018

    Two packages delivered to homes in the Austin area exploded on Monday. The first explosion on Monday killed a 17-year-old boy and seriously wounded a woman in her 40s, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

    The second sent a woman in her 70s to a hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.

    Police received notice of Monday’s first explosion at about 6:45 a.m. at a home on the city’s east side. A resident found a package on his front steps and brought it into the house. The package exploded when someone opened it, Fox7 Austin reported. The explosion killed a 17-year-old boy and sent a woman in the home to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.

    A few hours later, police received a call of another explosion at a home about five miles away. Travis County Emergency Medical Services reported taking a woman in her 70s to an area hospital with possible life-threatening injuries.

    It appears the packages were not sent through the mail or another delivery service but were left on the doorsteps of the homes, the Statesman reported. Austin interim Police Chief Brian Manley warned the community not to take any package that is left outside their home inside.

    If you receive a package that you are not expecting or looks suspicious, DO NOT open it, call 911 immediately. RT- Help us spread this message. https://t.co/j9bxbaaBce

    — Chief Brian Manley (@chief_manley) March 12, 2018

    Authorities are not releasing any details about the devices but said they know what type of explosives were used.

    On March 2, an explosion of a package killed an Austin man in his 40s, the Statesman reported. The blast occurred in northeast Austin–about 12 miles north of Monday’s explosions.

    At that time, police said they believed the explosion was an isolated incident and not linked to any kind of terrorist attack. “But we are not making any assumptions,” Chief Manley stated. “We are conducting a thorough investigation to rule that out.”

    The FBI and ATF are assisting the Austin Police Department in the investigation of the three cases. The matter is being investigated as a homicide. Manley said Monday’s first explosion is similar to the March 2nd explosion and is “likely related.”

    The chief said he is not ruling out the possibility of a hate crime as at least two of the explosions involve black victims.

    “We don’t know what the motive behind these may be,” Manley told reporters. “We do know that both of the homes that were the recipients of these packages belong to African-Americans, so we cannot rule out that hate crime is at the core of this. But we’re not saying that that’s the cause as well.”

    Texas Governor Greg Abbott responded to the news of the explosions, stating:

    First and foremost, Cecilia and I offer our thoughts and prayers to the victims of these atrocious attacks. I want to assure all Texans, and especially those in Austin, that local, state and federal law enforcement officials are working diligently to find those responsible for these heinous crimes. As the investigation continues, the State of Texas will provide any resources necessary to ensure the safety of our citizens, and quickly bring those guilty to justice.

    The governor’s office announced a reward of $15,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person or people involved in these explosions.

    To be eligible for a cash reward of up to $15,000, tips must be submitted to Texas Crime Stoppers using one of the following methods:

    Call the Texas Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477)
    Text the letters “DPS”- followed by your tip – to 274637 (CRIMES)
    Submit a web tip through the website
    Submit a tip through the DPS Mobile App
    Another mark of a tyrant is that he likes foreigners better than citizens, and lives with them and invites them to his table; for the one are enemies, but the Others enter into no rivalry with him. - Aristotle's Politics Book 5 Part 11



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    Austin bombing suspect, 24-year-old man, dies as police close in, chief says

    6:40 a.m. update: The suspect in a string of bombings in Austin is dead, interim Austin Police Chief Brian Manley confirmed early Wednesday.

    The name of the suspect, described only as a 24-year-old white man, has not been released, pending notification of his family, Manley said.

    Although police are still investigating the possibility of accomplices, he said, “we believe this individual is responsible for all of the incidents in Austin.”

    Manley urged the community to remain vigilant for possible other explosives, adding that “we do not know where (the suspect) has been in the past 24 hours.”

    Police have not identified a motive for the string of bombings, Manley said.

    Investigators identified several leads but the case really broke in the past 24 to 36 hours, the chief said.

    He described how authorities tracked down the suspect’s vehicle to a Round Rock-area hotel. Police began following the suspect’s vehicle, and as SWAT approached, the suspect detonated a bomb in the car, Manley said.

    One officer was treated for minor injuries.

    “We know when he bought some of the components...It was fairly recently,” said Fred Milanowski, special agent in charge with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

    “Fortunately we were able to do some digging and find this individual over the past 48 hours,” he said.

    Milanowski described the device used in the car as a "significant explosive device," but did not provide any other details.

    He said the suspect was in the parking lot of the hotel, which has been swept by technicians and bomb-detection dogs.

    “We are fairly comfortable there is (no threat) out in the open there,” Malinowski said. He did not say if the suspect was staying in the hotel.

    Malinowski also commended the collaboration among all the law enforcement elements involved.

    “We've had serial bombing cases in the past 20 years so law enforcement has gotten better but really it was the partnerships that came together,” he said. “Everyone was dedicated. There were people that were working 17 hours a day because they wanted to catch this person.”

    Four bombs had exploded in Austin since March 2, killing two men and injuring four people. A fifth bomb exploded early Tuesday at a FedEx sorting facility in Schertz, about 60 miles southwest of Austin. A package containing what was believed to be an unexploded bomb was found Tuesday at a FedEx distribution center in Austin. Authorities believe the FedEx packages were sent from the FedEx retail store in Sunset Valley.

    News of the suspect’s death generated expressions of relief and congratulations.

    Austin Mayor Steve Adler, who appeared with Manley when he made his remarks early Wednesday, commended law enforcement for their efforts.

    Adler also said that after spending time in neighborhoods where the bombs were detonated, he hopes that Austin can come together to form stronger community ties.

    “As a community we need to do a better job of knowing the people that live across the street,” he said. “If there’s a takeaway from this, it’s that we can be and should be a better community if we get to know each other better.”

    Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted, “BIG NEWS. The Austin Bomber is dead,” before adding that “more work needs to be done to ensure no more bombs had been sent before he died.”

    “The investigation continues to learn more information,” Abbott wrote. “Congratulations to the combined law enforcement effort.”

    President Donald Trump’s first tweet of the day on Wednesday was congratulatory as well: “AUSTIN BOMBING SUSPECT IS DEAD. Great job by law enforcement and all concerned!”
    https://www.statesman.com/news/break...NazDr31EzeUzI/

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    a Reddit user with the screenname Austinbomber was suspended from the site last night after publishing a post purporting to explain the bomber's motive.

    According to the post, the bomber didn't plan the bombings because he wanted to kill people, but instead did it because he "wanted to watch the world burn."

    Police said they're looking into the account, but haven't commented on whether it has any link to the bombings.

    In surveillance footage released earlier, Conditt appears wearing a blonde wig. According to the Washington Post, police said Conditt is 24 years old, while some public records suggested that he is 23.

    Police tracked Conditt to a hotel in Round Rock, Texas - a town about 18 miles North of Austin. After discovering him in his vehicle outside the hotel, police moved in after SWAT team reinforcements had arrived.

    police pursued the bomber until he drove his car into a ditch off I-35. As officers approached, the bomber detonated a bomb in his car, killing himself and injuring an officer. CBS added that an 11-year veteran SWAT officer fired on the suspect. He has since been placed on administrative leave.
    Last edited by goldenequity; 03-21-2018 at 08:27 AM.

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    According to Facebook sleuthing from peeps on another forum that I visit, it appears that the bomber was homeschooled. Family was religious and he went on a mission trip. It's not clear what his motivation was.

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    Mark Anthony Condit.

    Austin bombing suspect blows himself up as SWAT moves in
    https://apnews.com/2d1846cc4b8e4c40a...-SWAT-moves-in
    “The spirits of darkness are now among us. We have to be on guard so that we may realize what is happening when we encounter them and gain a real idea of where they are to be found. The most dangerous thing you can do in the immediate future will be to give yourself up unconsciously to the influences which are definitely present.” ~ Rudolf Steiner

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bern View Post
    According to Facebook sleuthing from peeps on another forum that I visit, it appears that the bomber was homeschooled. Family was religious and he went on a mission trip. It's not clear what his motivation was.
    Of course...Here comes the narratives.

    Bomber came from a Christian home.
    Bomber was homeschooled.

    Bomber's parents are Christian Conservatives. [donnay]
    Bomber was a Trump supporter. [donnay]

    “The spirits of darkness are now among us. We have to be on guard so that we may realize what is happening when we encounter them and gain a real idea of where they are to be found. The most dangerous thing you can do in the immediate future will be to give yourself up unconsciously to the influences which are definitely present.” ~ Rudolf Steiner

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    So, what common, useful, readily available chemicals are going to be taken away from us now?

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    I think this is his blog, for all you archivists http://definingmystance.blogspot.com/



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    http://www.wusa9.com/article/news/na...2-98089b2978d4

    Danene Conditt, who identifies herself on Facebook as Mark Conditt's mother, posted a photo of the suspect in February 2013.

    "I officially graduated Mark from High School on Friday," the post reads. "1 down, 3 to go. He has 30 hrs of college credit too, but he's thinking of taking some time to figure out what he wants to do....maybe a mission trip. Thanks to everyone for your support over the years."

    Conditt was home schooled before studying at Austin Community College from 2010 to 2012 — but did not graduate, the school said. An official at Crux Semiconductor in Austin told KVUE-TV in Austin that Conditt was hired there when he was 19. He was never confrontational, but officials said Conditt was let go in August after failing to meet expectations.

    The staff member described Conditt, who had worked in purchasing and sales, as "quiet, introverted and reserved."

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    better check dat home school curriculum to see if mom was teaching how to make bombs

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    Quote Originally Posted by Anti Federalist View Post
    So, what common, useful, readily available chemicals are going to be taken away from us now?
    ... and if you wanna buy any nails, you'll have to sign for 'em & be finger printed.

    Don't need a weather man to know which way the wind blows

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    Quote Originally Posted by Anti Federalist View Post
    So, what common, useful, readily available chemicals are going to be taken away from us now?
    Vinegar and Baking soda.

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    Quote Originally Posted by shakey1 View Post
    ... and if you wanna buy any nails, you'll have to sign for 'em & be finger printed.
    https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...niques-n858791

    In this case, many of the bombs' components — galvanized steel pipe, a form of a low-level explosive, different types of shrapnel — were fairly rudimentary, available at home goods and electronic stores, multiple law enforcement officials told NBC News. Indeed, Rep. Mike McCaul, R-Texas, told NBC Austin affiliate KXAN that Conditt purchased some of the materials at a local Home Depot. The mechanics of the bombs were also of low sophistication, officials said.

    But investigators noticed something peculiar about the batteries used.

    Amid the remnants of the five explosions, investigators found “exotic” Asia-made batteries that had been ordered online, multiple senior law enforcement officials briefed on the investigation told NBC News.

    This was a sign that a single person was responsible, and allowed investigators to link the blasts
    Shrapnel said to be nails.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zippyjuan View Post
    No problem. Cops just need to ask Google to catch their man!

    On a satellite image, they drew shapes around the crime scenes, marking the coordinates on the map. Then they convinced a Wake County judge they had enough probable cause to order Google to hand over account identifiers on every single cell phone that crossed the digital cordon during certain times.

    In at least four investigations last year – cases of murder, sexual battery and even possible arson at the massive downtown fire in March 2017 – Raleigh police used search warrants to demand Google accounts not of specific suspects, but from any mobile devices that veered too close to the scene of a crime, according to a WRAL News review of court records. These warrants often prevent the technology giant for months from disclosing information about the searches not just to potential suspects, but to any users swept up in the search.
    http://www.wral.com/Raleigh-police-s...tory/17377435/

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