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Just because you "can" do something does not always make it a good idea to do it. If you go out obviously looking to get attention, don't get cranky when you get it.
How many remember this story from 2006?http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20061488,00.htmlMystery in the MountainsBy Alex Tresniowski With Few Clues and No Suspects, the Murder of Mary Cooper and Her Daughter Susanna Stodden on a Popular Hiking Trail Shocks Seattle They had a plan for the perfect day—hike a trail on Mount Pilchuck, spot lots of birds and keep going until their feet gave out. But what really made July 11 special for Mary Cooper, 56, and her daughter Susanna Stodden, 27—both huge nature lovers—was the chance to spend it together. "Susanna probably hikes once a week but Mary is pretty busy during the year," says Mary's husband, David Stodden, 57. "So I remember how happy Mary was that morning when she left to go on the hike." Only hours later both women were dead, shot and killed on a popular trail in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington State. A hiker recalled seeing them on the trail at 10 that morning; another came across their bodies around 2:30 p.m. and called police. Investigators say that robbery was apparently not a motive—Cooper's 1997 Dodge Caravan was found where she parked it at the trailhead—and are looking into several scenarios. One is that the killer may have been a crystal meth addict (the nearby town of Granite Falls has had so many drug problems it's been called Methville); another is that the murders may somehow be linked to the shooting of two Oregon hikers one year earlier. So far, though, police have no major clues or compelling leads. "Our goal is to catch a killer," says Snohomish County sheriff spokesman Rich Niebusch, "and to make them answer for what they've done." ...
Quote from: Bob33 on August 15, 2014, 11:57:30 AMHow many remember this story from 2006?http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20061488,00.htmlMystery in the MountainsBy Alex Tresniowski With Few Clues and No Suspects, the Murder of Mary Cooper and Her Daughter Susanna Stodden on a Popular Hiking Trail Shocks Seattle They had a plan for the perfect day—hike a trail on Mount Pilchuck, spot lots of birds and keep going until their feet gave out. But what really made July 11 special for Mary Cooper, 56, and her daughter Susanna Stodden, 27—both huge nature lovers—was the chance to spend it together. "Susanna probably hikes once a week but Mary is pretty busy during the year," says Mary's husband, David Stodden, 57. "So I remember how happy Mary was that morning when she left to go on the hike." Only hours later both women were dead, shot and killed on a popular trail in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington State. A hiker recalled seeing them on the trail at 10 that morning; another came across their bodies around 2:30 p.m. and called police. Investigators say that robbery was apparently not a motive—Cooper's 1997 Dodge Caravan was found where she parked it at the trailhead—and are looking into several scenarios. One is that the killer may have been a crystal meth addict (the nearby town of Granite Falls has had so many drug problems it's been called Methville); another is that the murders may somehow be linked to the shooting of two Oregon hikers one year earlier. So far, though, police have no major clues or compelling leads. "Our goal is to catch a killer," says Snohomish County sheriff spokesman Rich Niebusch, "and to make them answer for what they've done." ...Good point Bob! All the more reason for him to be carrying his guns.
Quote from: SCRUBS on August 15, 2014, 12:16:39 PMQuote from: Bob33 on August 15, 2014, 11:57:30 AMHow many remember this story from 2006?http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20061488,00.htmlMystery in the MountainsBy Alex Tresniowski With Few Clues and No Suspects, the Murder of Mary Cooper and Her Daughter Susanna Stodden on a Popular Hiking Trail Shocks Seattle They had a plan for the perfect day—hike a trail on Mount Pilchuck, spot lots of birds and keep going until their feet gave out. But what really made July 11 special for Mary Cooper, 56, and her daughter Susanna Stodden, 27—both huge nature lovers—was the chance to spend it together. "Susanna probably hikes once a week but Mary is pretty busy during the year," says Mary's husband, David Stodden, 57. "So I remember how happy Mary was that morning when she left to go on the hike." Only hours later both women were dead, shot and killed on a popular trail in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington State. A hiker recalled seeing them on the trail at 10 that morning; another came across their bodies around 2:30 p.m. and called police. Investigators say that robbery was apparently not a motive—Cooper's 1997 Dodge Caravan was found where she parked it at the trailhead—and are looking into several scenarios. One is that the killer may have been a crystal meth addict (the nearby town of Granite Falls has had so many drug problems it's been called Methville); another is that the murders may somehow be linked to the shooting of two Oregon hikers one year earlier. So far, though, police have no major clues or compelling leads. "Our goal is to catch a killer," says Snohomish County sheriff spokesman Rich Niebusch, "and to make them answer for what they've done." ...Good point Bob! All the more reason for him to be carrying his guns.Now, now, you got to "stop seeing the boggy man around every corner.".
I remember that story. I wouldn't go anywhere near granite falls unarmed....sent from my typewriter
Quote from: grundy53 on August 15, 2014, 12:41:14 PMI remember that story. I wouldn't go anywhere near granite falls unarmed....sent from my typewriterHey now, we're not all bad Last year I ran into a few shady types while out on Spring Bear hunt. They were in a vehicle on a gated road. I did feel very nervous then.
I'm just curious how the call to authorities went (was it a 911 call?)? Could have been like this:911: Hello, 911. What's your emergency?Caller: There is a man hiking on a mountain trail with a rifle, and I'm scared.911: Has the man threatened you?Caller: No, but he is scary. He is wearing camo and has an assault rifle. I didn't like the look in his eyes. 911: Ok, help is on the way.
