Boston Marathon (theories, non-political)

[kitten_mittons]

if he were really a spectator, the backpack would be comfortably on his back. If he was going to ditch the device somewhere and make a quick exit, he would carry it like that.

I wouldn't put my backpack on my back in a crowded area if I didn't want anyone to steal the stuff inside.

[bubbles4ksu]

4Chan is going to pick on some poor sap who just went to the marathon without any friends. They're going to ruin someone's life.

yeah, it was his first time in the big city and he didn't want people stealing things from his backpack.

[Paul Moscow]

4Chan is going to pick on some poor sap who just went to the marathon without any friends. They're going to ruin someone's life.

That is probably an accurate assessment.  4Chan may start to get on the right track but they will derail themselves, it just is not in them to actually solve this.

Not like the authorities have proven themselves much better at identifying suspects and protecting their identity. Only need look at the last high profile bombing in the US, security guard hero turned prime suspect turned innocent civilian Richard Jewell.

And this Saudi kid, http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/comment/2013/04/the-saudi-marathon-man.html

[michigancat]

4Chan is going to pick on some poor sap who just went to the marathon without any friends. They're going to ruin someone's life.

yeah, it was his first time in the big city and he didn't want people stealing things from his backpack.

I wear a backpack in SF all the time, and when you're in a big crowd, it's a lot easier to maneuver by carrying it in front of you. He also could have stopped to get a drink of water or something.

[catzacker]

4Chan is going to pick on some poor sap who just went to the marathon without any friends. They're going to ruin someone's life.

Maybe it will teach losers with no friends to just stay home so we can better identify the losers with no friends who blew stuff up.

[Emo EMAW]

Where the crap did the main link to 4chan go?

[GCJayhawker]

The Boston Globe is reporting a suspected has been identified.  4Chan is going to explode if it is their guy.

[GCJayhawker]

The Boston Globe is reporting a suspected has been identified.  4Chan is going to explode if it is their guy.

Don't think it is their guy, suspect is being described as a dark skinned male.  Which raises another question, should it be ok to describe a suspect in such vague terms? Talk about probably causing everyone to freak out anytime they see a guy who is not white.

[michigancat]

http://www.theonion.com/articles/internet-comes-up-with-85-million-leads-on-potenti,32095/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_campaign=standard-post:headline:default

[ednksu]

jfc check this out
http://imgur.com/a/f2iNp

[Pett]

jfc check this out
http://imgur.com/a/f2iNp

Has to be them. White hat guy looks suspicious in each photo

[sonofdaxjones]

jfc check this out
http://imgur.com/a/f2iNp

The one dude still has his Nike Duffel bag, but the other guys back pack is gone in the last pics.   

[OK_Cat]

That's them. Reporter on tv just said one guy was wearing a blue track suit

[Pett]

jfc check this out
http://imgur.com/a/f2iNp

The one dude still has his Nike Duffel bag, but the other guys back pack is gone in the last pics.   

Not to mention two very heavy bags. I bet they were leaving to put that duffel bag in place

[felix rex]

4Chan is going to pick on some poor sap who just went to the marathon without any friends. They're going to ruin someone's life.

That is probably an accurate assessment.  4Chan may start to get on the right track but they will derail themselves, it just is not in them to actually solve this.

Not like the authorities have proven themselves much better at identifying suspects and protecting their identity. Only need look at the last high profile bombing in the US, security guard hero turned prime suspect turned innocent civilian Richard Jewell.

And this Saudi kid, http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/comment/2013/04/the-saudi-marathon-man.html

Honestly, the Saudi kid story pissed me off.

And this:"there was a note that his name in Arabic meant 'sword'" is so WTF I don't even know what to do with it.

[felix rex]

This is a dark day for the backpack industry. May head to the investing thread for some leads on hot cargo-pants stocks.

[bubbles4ksu]

jfc check this out
http://imgur.com/a/f2iNp

this shook me up.

[Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!)]

Time to ban backpacks.  T&P Jansport

[Emo EMAW]

What happened to the tall white dude carry the backpack all weird?  That seemed more legit because of the gray strip on the strap.

[Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!)]

What happened to the tall white dude carry the backpack all weird?  That seemed more legit because of the gray strip on the strap.

He looked too Muslim, their off looking for a tea party type

[felix rex]

Mrs Rex's immediate reaction to that pic:

"Only an Arab would wear a blue tracksuit"

[felix rex]

I mean, she also said "he looks Moroccan or Tunisian," but I didn't find that as entertaining.

[SkinnyBenny]

I bet meeting Mrs. FR would be a treat. Or meeting FR, for that matter.

[ednksu]

I bet meeting Mrs. FR would be a treat. Or meeting FR, for that matter.

Would buy FR a beer to listen to his stories and escapades in Egypt.

[felix rex]

I bet meeting Mrs. FR would be a treat. Or meeting FR, for that matter.

Would buy FR a beer to listen to his stories and escapades in Egypt.

Will be back in Kansas in the fall for a bit. Am hoping to pak for at least one game.