D'C' Sniper Caught

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D.C. Sniper Caught

• By Chris Smith
• Source http//www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,103242
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Background

• Two man sniper team
• D.C. Area
• 13 killed, 6 wounded
• Suspects
• Muhammad (42)
• Lee Boyd Malvo (18)

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Victims

• Innocent
• Unsuspecting
• Random

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Effects of the Crime

• Intense fear
• Sports teams practiced indoors
• Residents afraid to pump gas
• Schools closed

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Evidence

• Handwritten letter nailed to tree
• Tarot card with I am God
• DNA on .223 caliber sniper rifle
• Modified vehicle
• Character witnesses against suspects

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The Trial

• Three weeks of testimony
• No proof of Muhammad firing weapon
• Muhammad fired defense
• Malvo issued insanity plea

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The Charges - Muhammad

• 2 counts of murder
• Terrorism in D.C.
• Extortion of 10 million from govt.
• First tried under new terrorism law

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The Charges - Malvo

• 2 murder counts
• Terrorism in D.C. Area
• Tried separately for death of Linda Franklin

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The Verdict

• Muhammad guilty of one murder count
• Guilty of conspiracy/use of firearm in felony
• Many more charges to come

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The Consequences

• Both involved men could face the death penalty