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[cleolinda]

Just a couple of things before I go forage for my nuncheon:

"Kansas Police Make Arrest in BTK Killings." Oh, WHOA. I was just reading up on this case earlier this week. This is big stuff, and if they really did catch the guy--you're going to be hearing a lot about him.

A different kind of crazy: poor Jenna Elfman, her brain has been et by Scientology. The article is notable in that it explains more about Scientology, and in a snarkier way, than most articles do. What's a "body thetan"? Wonder no longer.

This just in: yay presents! Tim Tams from redyu (thank you thank you thank you!) and something cylindrical! From I know not who! And I know not what! Because I'm going downstairs to get some scissors, and possibly a blowtorch! Whee!

Comments

[quizzicalsphinx.livejournal.com]

I've been following this case for a couple of years, and I was horrified when he began sending his letters out again. So many things about BTK just stand out in serial killer literature, and this finale is absolutely amazing--he goes on a spree, vanishes for twenty years, then suddenly reappears . . . and is caught. This is almost the Jack the Ripper of our times. It would be fascinating if they could get him to talk.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

In another he complained, "How many do I have to kill before I get my name in the paper or some national attention?"

I don't think we're going to have a problem getting him to talk.

[quizzicalsphinx.livejournal.com]

The problem will be getting him to shut up, then. If they're talkative, they'll confess to everything from the Kennedy assassination on down. www.catchbtk.com has a check list compiled by a professional profiler, and it's pretty specific. It'd be so cool if they could confirm even half of the list.

Am I too excited about a serial murderer? Yes I am. I'll shut up now. I've got to finish typing up this letter to Jodie Foster.