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Pictures of Boston bombing suspects from the FBI. Updated w/video (Original Post) Lone_Star_Dem Apr 2013 OP
A link below with LARGER photos Tx4obama Apr 2013 #1
Overloaded, 404ed. nt Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2013 #2
That's why I posted these. Lone_Star_Dem Apr 2013 #3
That's weird, I've gone to the site twice before and twice just now and had no problem. Tx4obama Apr 2013 #7
Yeah, I got it now. nt Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2013 #12
I think it may depend on where you're routing from. Lone_Star_Dem Apr 2013 #16
Ah, okay - that makes sense :) Tx4obama Apr 2013 #27
And the Fed site says higher resolution pics are available to download (good thing!) if people gateley Apr 2013 #9
FBI site too busy - but is that a soul patch on white hat guy? elfin Apr 2013 #4
Here he is down the street leaving the blast zone, w/o backpack (visible) Coyotl Apr 2013 #127
I would think those profiles would be recognizable to someone who knows them well... Adsos Letter Apr 2013 #132
White Hat Guy even looks like McVeigh. louis-t Apr 2013 #5
Here they are larger: ohheckyeah Apr 2013 #6
Thank you. Lone_Star_Dem Apr 2013 #8
You're welcome. ohheckyeah Apr 2013 #20
Are those the regular ones or the 'high res downloads' ? Tx4obama Apr 2013 #21
These are the regular ones... ohheckyeah Apr 2013 #29
Thanks! tblue Apr 2013 #10
The 20 year olds are the easiest to radicalize golfguru Apr 2013 #105
Now they'll review street cam footage for the last month Warpy Apr 2013 #11
Don't much look like militia types cthulu2016 Apr 2013 #13
I'm sure if you look closer you'll see the T-shirts identifying them. nt Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2013 #17
And what do they say? cthulu2016 Apr 2013 #22
They say, Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2013 #24
White-hat looks like Eric Cantor SoCalDem Apr 2013 #106
Yes, they don't look like militia types. Windy Apr 2013 #25
What does a Militia type look like? quakerboy Apr 2013 #117
What do militia types look like? AgingAmerican Apr 2013 #150
I'm not sure how you'd be able to tell. D23MIURG23 Apr 2013 #79
A right-wing loon should never have been the main suspects Ter Apr 2013 #147
Tell that to the Olympic bomber AgingAmerican Apr 2013 #151
There could be so many treestar Apr 2013 #14
Oh yeah they look real dark skinned MaineLinePhilly Apr 2013 #15
What About The Girl In The Yellow Jacket Carrying A Backpack?..... global1 Apr 2013 #18
You are correct Myrina Apr 2013 #44
There may be more to the video than they are showing. Gore1FL Apr 2013 #60
The FBI has the remains of the backpacks; I'm sure they've matched to the ones the guys have FarCenter Apr 2013 #45
What If She Had A Bomb And Didn't Place It?.....nt global1 Apr 2013 #48
Do you have a problem with catching the suspects? Oilwellian Apr 2013 #57
What Did I Say That Made You Think I Have A Problem With Catching The Suspects Or.... global1 Apr 2013 #58
Your question implies there was a third bomb, and... Oilwellian Apr 2013 #68
I think the poster was just pointing out that she seemed to be following them octothorpe Apr 2013 #89
Not to mention the straps on hers have the stripes like the blown up bag in the photo JaneyVee Apr 2013 #122
yes. kind of weird, other people fade in & out behind them but she sticks with them. HiPointDem Apr 2013 #163
Wow, you're smarter than the FBI??? RetroLounge Apr 2013 #121
Organizations are not "smart". It is the individuals in an organization that holds the "smartness". yawnmaster Apr 2013 #143
YEs, anonymous newbie on DU solves crime RetroLounge Apr 2013 #153
yes why not? If I was into pop psychology, I might say there is some projection going on. eom yawnmaster Apr 2013 #155
If you were into pop psychology? RetroLounge Apr 2013 #156
No, I'm not opposed to pop crime solving at all! I think it worthwhile... yawnmaster Apr 2013 #157
Glad you keep your pops separated RetroLounge Apr 2013 #159
Of course it does. Why wouldn't it? eom yawnmaster Apr 2013 #160
Maybe use some pop psych to answer your own question RetroLounge Apr 2013 #161
As I mentioned above, I don't do pop psych! read carefully! eom yawnmaster Apr 2013 #167
Ooh, you told me... RetroLounge Apr 2013 #168
Thanks! much appreciated! eom yawnmaster Apr 2013 #169
Anytime! RetroLounge Apr 2013 #170
what's your problem? poster asked a question. HiPointDem Apr 2013 #146
and it was answered RetroLounge Apr 2013 #152
no, it wasn't. it was a reasonable & so far as i could see agendaless question. i don't see why HiPointDem Apr 2013 #154
Well, glad you're offended. RetroLounge Apr 2013 #158
not offended at all. just don't see any reason for the nastiness. and since there is no obvious HiPointDem Apr 2013 #162
Keep wondering, it'll give you something to do. RetroLounge Apr 2013 #164
and now the unprovoked nastiness toward me. curious. HiPointDem Apr 2013 #165
Being curious is good for you... RetroLounge Apr 2013 #166
most cats are smarter than the FBI galileoreloaded Apr 2013 #171
Wow, that right there is an amazing observation RetroLounge Apr 2013 #172
They may have a later photo showing her running with her backpack. intheflow Apr 2013 #145
It's chilling to finally put faces to the deeds. myrna minx Apr 2013 #19
The time stamp was about 14:38 - TheCowsCameHome Apr 2013 #23
Well ChangeUp106 Apr 2013 #26
What's The Symbol On The Black Hat On The First Guy?.....nt global1 Apr 2013 #28
I was wondering that too... KansDem Apr 2013 #30
I can't make it out. Lone_Star_Dem Apr 2013 #31
Bridgestone Golf hat Whiskeytide Apr 2013 #49
Someone on another thread said it was the Punisher symbol. JimDandy Apr 2013 #50
Is it a Duke Athletic Logo? The Great Escape Apr 2013 #52
Yeah, it's Duke Lacrosse alcibiades_mystery Apr 2013 #54
Oh, Skittles!! Clean-up in aisle 9! n/t winter is coming Apr 2013 #64
Does Applebees sell hats? FSogol Apr 2013 #114
Only for breastfeeding n/t hootinholler Apr 2013 #137
No. Look. No great big white slash on the side. It's the Bridgestone golf cap. Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2013 #82
This hat? SlipperySlope Apr 2013 #53
that looks like it marions ghost Apr 2013 #55
That Bridgestone cap does look like an excellent match. JimDandy Apr 2013 #59
Everyone knows everyone in the golfing community FunkyLeprechaun Apr 2013 #84
If these guys are innocent..... madisongrace Apr 2013 #32
I believe they have one of them on video placing one of the bombs. Lone_Star_Dem Apr 2013 #66
High resolution photos from FBI.gov: ohheckyeah Apr 2013 #33
Thank you. I couldn't get those to load. Lone_Star_Dem Apr 2013 #34
You're welcome.... ohheckyeah Apr 2013 #36
Glad you put the videos up GoneOffShore Apr 2013 #35
I shudder to imagine what the comments would be like Lone_Star_Dem Apr 2013 #37
The New York Times story has attracted an Alex Jones wannabe. GoneOffShore Apr 2013 #43
The profile of the man in the white hat is fairly memorable, imo. polly7 Apr 2013 #38
Really, really aggrivated w/ Tweety & Co Myrina Apr 2013 #39
We still don't know yet. Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2013 #42
There is one thing that John2 Apr 2013 #75
I noticed that right away - that he is bow legged Samantha Apr 2013 #141
Tweety and breaking news do not mix n/t RZM Apr 2013 #46
What's Tweety refer to? Thx. lexw Apr 2013 #113
Chris Matthews on MSNBC BumRushDaShow Apr 2013 #118
:D lexw Apr 2013 #140
There's no telling, to be honest. Lone_Star_Dem Apr 2013 #47
"Brilliant American guys can be anti-social nuts too." Adsos Letter Apr 2013 #61
Hate to admit it but Manson was a smart friggin cat too ... brett_jv Apr 2013 #86
Unless they are foreign Yo_Mama Apr 2013 #98
Yes they look like frat guys... anneboleyn Apr 2013 #99
Here's hoping they catch these fucks. Soon. Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #40
The guy in the black hat looks like his left pant leg is strapped, like he was riding a bike. riderinthestorm Apr 2013 #41
Entirely possible. Adsos Letter Apr 2013 #67
I'll check again, but it looked like his right leg was, down near his shoe. JimDandy Apr 2013 #73
I always get the mirror images wrong for photos. Your right I believe it may be his right leg nt riderinthestorm Apr 2013 #80
Good observation! n/t Yo_Mama Apr 2013 #100
Would you really sling a bomb over one shoulder like that? alcibiades_mystery Apr 2013 #51
My thoughts exactly. A good jostle... n/t JimDandy Apr 2013 #65
But it's basically a black powder bomb with an electric detonator, correct? Adsos Letter Apr 2013 #72
Heard at first it was JimDandy Apr 2013 #77
Well, you are right, black powder itself is quite stable. D23MIURG23 Apr 2013 #92
If it's well constructed and stable, why not? Blue_Tires Apr 2013 #94
On the other hand, easier to set down casually cthulu2016 Apr 2013 #108
Are there any pictures of the guy placing the bag & walking away? pacalo Apr 2013 #112
Yes. In the press conference today, they say they have these two placing the bags riderinthestorm Apr 2013 #131
It's good to hear that. pacalo Apr 2013 #138
Unless it is nitro (which it isn't) I don't know why one wouldn't. You could drop kick it and it... yawnmaster Apr 2013 #144
This doesn't look good for the country BainsBane Apr 2013 #56
Post removed Post removed Apr 2013 #71
You obviously missed the point BainsBane Apr 2013 #74
Guy in white cap is somewhat bow-legged ailsagirl Apr 2013 #62
I noticed the bow legs also. lumpy Apr 2013 #85
Here's a blowup of white hat 3. Zorra Apr 2013 #63
What looks very suspicious to me... Waiting For Everyman Apr 2013 #69
Or spacing out military style alcibiades_mystery Apr 2013 #78
Yup, I didn't think of that but you're right, it could be. Waiting For Everyman Apr 2013 #87
Those are probably just hats they could get their hands on easily/anonymously. winter is coming Apr 2013 #107
The information in the post is excellent!!! Thanks. defacto7 Apr 2013 #70
The FBI ASKED for help identifying them and JimDandy Apr 2013 #81
and their possible nationality? Race? Color? defacto7 Apr 2013 #102
The fellow in the white hat... JCat Apr 2013 #76
backpacks look too small Rosa Luxemburg Apr 2013 #83
You're approaching it the wrong way. Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2013 #91
I thought they had clear pictures SHRED Apr 2013 #88
Let's look through the other high quality pics we've been looking at and see if we see these cbdo2007 Apr 2013 #90
The guys (white hat especially) look rather young to me...ages? Early twenties? anneboleyn Apr 2013 #93
Tweety is saying what they said yesterday: this is not such a good sign flamingdem Apr 2013 #95
Just because Tweety lacks imagination doesn't make it true. Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2013 #101
I just hope they get them sooner than later or it will sit on our consciences flamingdem Apr 2013 #104
Agree: Sooner than later. Odd there is no statement. Is it a grudge? Revenge? Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2013 #109
Analysis of electrical components, click to enlarge when you see the photo at link: Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2013 #110
Seeing these pictures may encourage people with higher quality pics of the guys to send suffragette Apr 2013 #96
lol. it was *none* of the photos posted by our intrepid internet detectives. HiPointDem Apr 2013 #97
I actually did see white hat guy floating around yesterday before this came out... anneboleyn Apr 2013 #103
did the internet detectives post the picture? i didn't see it. there was a picture of a guy with HiPointDem Apr 2013 #111
NEW PHOTO ChangeUp106 Apr 2013 #115
Enlargement of Guy #2 leaving the scene after the second explosion: Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2013 #116
No ChangeUp106 Apr 2013 #119
Someone's gotta' recognize that nose. Adsos Letter Apr 2013 #120
If that's his real nose. DevonRex Apr 2013 #135
Unless these guys are "just visiting". kenny blankenship Apr 2013 #142
Always a possibility. Adsos Letter Apr 2013 #149
I think that is him. kentuck Apr 2013 #123
The guy right next to those women, with what looks like a baby stroller behind? Adsos Letter Apr 2013 #126
No, not his partner. Different clothing/hat. Besides he didn't have time. Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2013 #133
I'm not one to speculate, but that really does look like him. Lone_Star_Dem Apr 2013 #124
That's him Brooklyns_Finest Apr 2013 #128
Look at the bottom of the grey jacket. JimDandy Apr 2013 #148
There is a Missing Brown University Student ChangeUp106 Apr 2013 #125
VERY interesting... nt pinstikfartherin Apr 2013 #129
Nothing to do with the Brown student. Looks not even close. BU student was depressed. nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2013 #130
The missing Brown Univ student is 6 feet tall and 130 lbs. Stinky The Clown Apr 2013 #134
No. That would have been the first DevonRex Apr 2013 #136
I love this comment on TPM re: the photos/videos and race/ethnicity hlthe2b Apr 2013 #139

Lone_Star_Dem

(28,158 posts)
16. I think it may depend on where you're routing from.
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 05:39 PM
Apr 2013

Lots of people I know in Texas are getting through, but from other states they're having problems.

gateley

(62,683 posts)
9. And the Fed site says higher resolution pics are available to download (good thing!) if people
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 05:38 PM
Apr 2013

are having trouble w/the not-so-clear pics. When the site is back up, of course.

elfin

(6,262 posts)
4. FBI site too busy - but is that a soul patch on white hat guy?
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 05:37 PM
Apr 2013

Need bigger, clearer pic, but can't get thru.

 

Coyotl

(15,262 posts)
127. Here he is down the street leaving the blast zone, w/o backpack (visible)
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 08:43 PM
Apr 2013


Look who is following beside the pink coat.

Tx4obama

(36,974 posts)
21. Are those the regular ones or the 'high res downloads' ?
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 05:40 PM
Apr 2013

I noticed they have a little link for the high res downloads but I didn't click on those yet.



ohheckyeah

(9,314 posts)
29. These are the regular ones...
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 05:42 PM
Apr 2013

I couldn't get the high res to load......probably because the website is being slammed right now. If I can get them later I will post them.

Warpy

(111,270 posts)
11. Now they'll review street cam footage for the last month
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 05:38 PM
Apr 2013

on the chance these two clowns walked the route beforehand, maybe get better pictures. Also, someone in the crowd might have better pictures on cell phones.

I hope they manage to nail them fast. They need to be off the street and in cages.

cthulu2016

(10,960 posts)
13. Don't much look like militia types
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 05:38 PM
Apr 2013

I'd say Jihadi and Columbine-type are about tied, with RW-loon now down to third.

Windy

(5,944 posts)
25. Yes, they don't look like militia types.
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 05:41 PM
Apr 2013

If it is al qaeda, unfortunately, I think we are in for more of this as the operation was successful.

quakerboy

(13,920 posts)
117. What does a Militia type look like?
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 08:14 PM
Apr 2013

Exactly what distinguishing marks tell them apart from your average citizen strolling down the street?

D23MIURG23

(2,850 posts)
79. I'm not sure how you'd be able to tell.
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 06:44 PM
Apr 2013

If the were running around Boston in jungle camo with grease paint on their faces, that would only tell me that they weren't very bright.

 

Ter

(4,281 posts)
147. A right-wing loon should never have been the main suspects
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 10:30 PM
Apr 2013

They bomb federal buildings, and go after those they deem evil (feds, abortion clinics, etc.). McVeigh types would not target a crowd of totally innocent people. This type of nut is most likely like that Batman shooter with the red hair.

 

AgingAmerican

(12,958 posts)
151. Tell that to the Olympic bomber
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 12:53 AM
Apr 2013

He bombed a crowd . Right wing types hit symbolic targets.....like the Boston Marathon.....on tax/patriot day. Or the Olympics, or a Federal bldg.

global1

(25,252 posts)
18. What About The Girl In The Yellow Jacket Carrying A Backpack?.....
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 05:40 PM
Apr 2013

That backpack looks heavy as well. Could it be she was involved as well?

Gore1FL

(21,132 posts)
60. There may be more to the video than they are showing.
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 06:12 PM
Apr 2013

I'm guessing any arrest is going to be based on much more than what is being presented to the public for identification.

 

FarCenter

(19,429 posts)
45. The FBI has the remains of the backpacks; I'm sure they've matched to the ones the guys have
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 05:58 PM
Apr 2013

They would determine the manufacturer and model from the scraps, get detailed photos of the backpack, and then look for subjects carrying that specific backpack.

global1

(25,252 posts)
58. What Did I Say That Made You Think I Have A Problem With Catching The Suspects Or....
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 06:06 PM
Apr 2013

that I seem upset? I simply made and observation and asked a question.

Oilwellian

(12,647 posts)
68. Your question implies there was a third bomb, and...
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 06:27 PM
Apr 2013

took the focus off of the two suspects the FBI wants us to zero in on. Also, there have been so many photos and comments posted of innocent people, and your question reminded me of that irresponsible behavior. If that's not the case, then I apologize for jumping to conclusions.

octothorpe

(962 posts)
89. I think the poster was just pointing out that she seemed to be following them
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 07:02 PM
Apr 2013

in the same manner as #2 was following #1... I'm sure the FBI already looked into it though.

 

HiPointDem

(20,729 posts)
163. yes. kind of weird, other people fade in & out behind them but she sticks with them.
Sun Apr 21, 2013, 02:15 AM
Apr 2013

Last edited Sun Apr 21, 2013, 04:36 AM - Edit history (1)

on edit: looking at the video again, it looks like it's the same part of the street taken by three different cameras & it is the same people in each shot: a guy with a bag and a backpack, the woman in yellow, and two women in pink.

yawnmaster

(2,812 posts)
143. Organizations are not "smart". It is the individuals in an organization that holds the "smartness".
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 09:57 PM
Apr 2013

They may have access to more information, but that does not preclude that someone outside the FBI may have an idea that the individuals in the FBI did not have.

It is dangerous to just accept that an organization is "smarter" than any individual. It just isn't true.

yawnmaster

(2,812 posts)
157. No, I'm not opposed to pop crime solving at all! I think it worthwhile...
Sat Apr 20, 2013, 09:27 PM
Apr 2013

I don't understand why you are opposed to it.

 

HiPointDem

(20,729 posts)
154. no, it wasn't. it was a reasonable & so far as i could see agendaless question. i don't see why
Sat Apr 20, 2013, 02:03 PM
Apr 2013

you & others are acting like it's some kind of heretical act.

 

HiPointDem

(20,729 posts)
162. not offended at all. just don't see any reason for the nastiness. and since there is no obvious
Sun Apr 21, 2013, 02:10 AM
Apr 2013

reason, it makes me wonder why you & object to the question and feel such a strong need to shut it down.

KansDem

(28,498 posts)
30. I was wondering that too...
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 05:48 PM
Apr 2013

It would seem the caps will give them away. Unless they acquired them for this one deed and then discarded them immediately, one might think a friend, co-worker, colleague, classmate, neighbor, etc., would I.D. them.

JimDandy

(7,318 posts)
50. Someone on another thread said it was the Punisher symbol.
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 06:00 PM
Apr 2013

Googled it. Doesn't look even close. Nor does it look like a Bridgestone cap. The cap has somekind of white swoop on the left side. Suspect 2's cap looks like it has the # 7 on the side.

ETA: Actuallt downthread is a picture of a Bridgestone cap with a swoop on the side that looks spot on!

 

FunkyLeprechaun

(2,383 posts)
84. Everyone knows everyone in the golfing community
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 06:54 PM
Apr 2013

I'll distribute the images to a few of my golfer friends.

Lone_Star_Dem

(28,158 posts)
37. I shudder to imagine what the comments would be like
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 05:53 PM
Apr 2013

YouTube comments are bad enough when it's something benign.

polly7

(20,582 posts)
38. The profile of the man in the white hat is fairly memorable, imo.
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 05:54 PM
Apr 2013

I would think he'll be identified first.

Myrina

(12,296 posts)
39. Really, really aggrivated w/ Tweety & Co
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 05:54 PM
Apr 2013

... they're doing everything they can to call these guys Al Queida without actually using the words.

They look to me like 2 geeked out college students. Remember the Aurora Colorado shooter? Brilliant American guys can be anti-social nuts too.

Tommy_Carcetti

(43,182 posts)
42. We still don't know yet.
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 05:57 PM
Apr 2013

As positive as it is to have some photographs to go off of, there's still nothing known about motives at this point.

White Hat is definitely light skinned and appears to be Caucasian. Black Hat may have somewhat darker skin than White Hat but it's still too unclear about his race or origin. And I don't know if the darker skin might just be a matter of shadows.

We. Just. Don't. Know. Anything. Yet.

 

John2

(2,730 posts)
75. There is one thing that
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 06:34 PM
Apr 2013

from my experience I can discern about these guys. They are two young men in about their 20s and the way they walk. I've seen this plenty of times. Both walk with an arrogance as if they are above everybodyelse and can get way with anything. Especially the kid with the base ball cap. He is bow legged too. I wouldn't rule out rightwing extremists at all.

Samantha

(9,314 posts)
141. I noticed that right away - that he is bow legged
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 09:48 PM
Apr 2013

I even double checked from the back to be sure. I don't think there is any doubt about that, but I wonder why they didn't mention it. That is a very distinguishable characteristic.

Sam

Lone_Star_Dem

(28,158 posts)
47. There's no telling, to be honest.
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 05:59 PM
Apr 2013

It would be much better if these two were acting alone and not part of any other group, at least for America it would. Cable news, and their ratings are a whole different matter.

I just hope they catch them now and bring them to justice.

brett_jv

(1,245 posts)
86. Hate to admit it but Manson was a smart friggin cat too ...
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 06:57 PM
Apr 2013

Musically talented as well.

I have to say the fact that these guys are so young makes me hopeful for a VERY quick ID, and a capture not long afterwards.

Reason I say this is because it's almost certain people this young have living parents, lots of relatives that know them well, etc. It's a lot easier for a 50+ year old person to fall off the map (ala Kaczynski) and have very few people knowing who/where they are than would be the case with 20 year olds.

Also more likely (though by no means certain) that they'd lack the funds to flee ... hell, they look like a couple college students.

I have to say of all the possible 'profiles' I imagined in the last two days, a couple of very ordinary-looking caucasian-looking college boys were very low on my list. I would think the vast majority of people envisioned either Arab-looking guys, or angry-looking, older, white guys. Just our existing prejudices coming out I suppose ...

Yo_Mama

(8,303 posts)
98. Unless they are foreign
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 07:11 PM
Apr 2013

I don't think so, just because of the clothing and and the cap on one.

But of course it's possible.

The Boston Marathon is an international event.

Also don't forget that these may not be the perps. I agree that they look like very ordinary American guys that age.

 

riderinthestorm

(23,272 posts)
41. The guy in the black hat looks like his left pant leg is strapped, like he was riding a bike.
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 05:57 PM
Apr 2013

Last edited Thu Apr 18, 2013, 06:45 PM - Edit history (1)

Or its tucked into a boot - a common bike trick to keep your pant leg from snagging.



Adsos Letter

(19,459 posts)
67. Entirely possible.
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 06:27 PM
Apr 2013

What was street access/parking like during the marathon? Bikes might have made getting in and out quickly much easier.

JimDandy

(7,318 posts)
73. I'll check again, but it looked like his right leg was, down near his shoe.
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 06:31 PM
Apr 2013

Aren't bicycle chains always on the right?

 

riderinthestorm

(23,272 posts)
80. I always get the mirror images wrong for photos. Your right I believe it may be his right leg nt
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 06:46 PM
Apr 2013

Last edited Thu Apr 18, 2013, 07:18 PM - Edit history (1)



 

alcibiades_mystery

(36,437 posts)
51. Would you really sling a bomb over one shoulder like that?
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 06:00 PM
Apr 2013

Thing is bouncing around and hitting into people.

I dunno. The guy in the white hat is supposedly the guy they have placing the bag and walking away. But he seems fairly cavalier with it here. I gotta think I'm using both slings if there's a bomb of that force and size in my bag.

Adsos Letter

(19,459 posts)
72. But it's basically a black powder bomb with an electric detonator, correct?
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 06:29 PM
Apr 2013

I don't know, but that might be fairly stable.

JimDandy

(7,318 posts)
77. Heard at first it was
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 06:35 PM
Apr 2013

detonated by a cell phone, then a timer. Whatever it was, I still can't imagine a bomber being that cavalier around an event in a large city where things like backpacks and purses draped over a shoulder are easy targets for thieves.

D23MIURG23

(2,850 posts)
92. Well, you are right, black powder itself is quite stable.
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 07:04 PM
Apr 2013

You have to ignite it in order to cause an explosion, and even then, it just burns rapidly. Low explosives only explode if they are ignited in a closed container, which can cause a rapid increase in pressure.

All the impact and friction sensitive materials are high explosives like nitroglycerine or PETN.

Blue_Tires

(55,445 posts)
94. If it's well constructed and stable, why not?
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 07:05 PM
Apr 2013

soldiers all over the world can carry heavy explosives with them sometimes...

pacalo

(24,721 posts)
112. Are there any pictures of the guy placing the bag & walking away?
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 07:43 PM
Apr 2013

The cavalier, arrogant attitude is very striking, isn't it. I bet they're scared sh*tless right now, though.

 

riderinthestorm

(23,272 posts)
131. Yes. In the press conference today, they say they have these two placing the bags
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 08:51 PM
Apr 2013

in the exact spot the bombs went off. And leaving them and walking away.

They have only released this video and these pics however because they show their faces the most clearly.

yawnmaster

(2,812 posts)
144. Unless it is nitro (which it isn't) I don't know why one wouldn't. You could drop kick it and it...
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 10:02 PM
Apr 2013

wouldn't go off.

BainsBane

(53,035 posts)
56. This doesn't look good for the country
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 06:03 PM
Apr 2013

I was hoping they would be some fringe domestic group because then the fallout would be less significant. Imagine all the shit Fox and the Repugs are going to raise if these guys turn out to be Muslim. The fear mongering and finger pointing is going to be intense.

I think of how terrified everyone was by 9-11, and it was indeed awful. Yet far more Americans died in Iraq and Afghanistan than during the 9/11 attacks. More people have died form guns since Sandyhook than died in 9-11, yet few pay attention to that.

Response to BainsBane (Reply #56)

Waiting For Everyman

(9,385 posts)
69. What looks very suspicious to me...
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 06:27 PM
Apr 2013

It's clear by watching the video (the extended video on tv news, which starts with them rounding a corner and continuing down the street) that the two men are together (either that, or 2 is stalking 1 -- not likely). Yet they are walking single file, and further apart than people normally do.

It says to me that they are together yet trying to make it SEEM that they are NOT together.

Also, the markings on the hats could provide details, and the clothing etc. The black hat seems to have a "D" and the white one a "7"? Anyway, someone sooner or later will probably identify those logos, which could at least help with profiling if not a positive id.

 

alcibiades_mystery

(36,437 posts)
78. Or spacing out military style
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 06:40 PM
Apr 2013

Black hat's already been ID'd as a Bridgestone golf hat. The other hat might be a Polo knockoff, and that "7" might be a 3 that just looks like a 7 because the still frame caught the guy in motion (it might also explain the elongated nose).

Waiting For Everyman

(9,385 posts)
87. Yup, I didn't think of that but you're right, it could be.
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 06:58 PM
Apr 2013

Interesting that the black one is a golf hat. What do we have here taking it altogether, in choosing the marathon and specifically causing limb injuries... radical sports terrorists? This bombing is weird.

winter is coming

(11,785 posts)
107. Those are probably just hats they could get their hands on easily/anonymously.
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 07:19 PM
Apr 2013

If those are hats they often wear, that would be a huge mistake.

defacto7

(13,485 posts)
70. The information in the post is excellent!!! Thanks.
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 06:28 PM
Apr 2013

The speculation in the replies SUCK!

For every speculation there is an equal and opposite speculation. All speculations cancel out all other speculations, so why not give it up.


The pics and enhancements are great!

JimDandy

(7,318 posts)
81. The FBI ASKED for help identifying them and
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 06:47 PM
Apr 2013

didn't provide any identifying details about their clothes...items of clothing with logos that surely they already IDed. so for us, IDing those items is part of trying to ID THEM.

defacto7

(13,485 posts)
102. and their possible nationality? Race? Color?
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 07:14 PM
Apr 2013

background? That is not something the FBI or anyone else needs because it's false, subjective, speculatory and very possibly bigoted. Sure, go for the clothes, remember the faces, but the rating of who fits what profile is asinine.

Bernardo de La Paz

(49,002 posts)
91. You're approaching it the wrong way.
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 07:04 PM
Apr 2013

The pressure cookers have been identified as 6 liter; even the brand is identified.

6 liters is a gallon and a half of milk. Think of a gallon jug and 2 quarts and a pot around it. That easily fits in those packs.

The weight is more an issue, and those packs look heavy, weighed down, tugging at the shoulders. The cookers with metal and powder might weigh 35 pounds according to some reports.

cbdo2007

(9,213 posts)
90. Let's look through the other high quality pics we've been looking at and see if we see these
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 07:02 PM
Apr 2013

guys. Based on the other pics I've seen posted with other potential suspects, there were tons of people taking pictures and there's got to be some higher quality pics out there posted. The other guys pictures we've been seeing are much more detailed, we just need to find them.

flamingdem

(39,313 posts)
95. Tweety is saying what they said yesterday: this is not such a good sign
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 07:05 PM
Apr 2013

The decision to release the photos / video is because they don't have much else to work with -- and to me it seems these guys have a half a brain, enough to lay low for a long long time.

How frustrating will that be ... there may be many helping them to cover up on their way to safety.

Bernardo de La Paz

(49,002 posts)
101. Just because Tweety lacks imagination doesn't make it true.
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 07:14 PM
Apr 2013

The FBI has circuit boards, powder residue, video footage, still photos, clothing IDs. They will get crowd sourcing and are undoubtedly looking over previous month's videos for scouting missions.

It has already been determined that the batteries used were common rechargeables for Radio Controled (RC) model airplanes, and that the circuit boards are similar to those types.

The suspects arrived by some transportation and there can be back tracking.

They turned the corner in the video. Which corner is that? Then there will be video along that path. People will have snaps of them on trains or bicycles. They may have been seen getting into a car or out of one. They may have been on buses.

They live(d) somewhere. Perhaps they told people on the 14th they were moving or going on vacation.

flamingdem

(39,313 posts)
104. I just hope they get them sooner than later or it will sit on our consciences
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 07:16 PM
Apr 2013

and we won't know their motives .. and that is perhaps just what they wanted to be more effective as terrorists / aholes

Bernardo de La Paz

(49,002 posts)
109. Agree: Sooner than later. Odd there is no statement. Is it a grudge? Revenge?
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 07:20 PM
Apr 2013

Wing nuts think it is Occupy Boston protesters sentenced Feb. 8, but never mind that their photos look nothing like the suspects.

 

HiPointDem

(20,729 posts)
111. did the internet detectives post the picture? i didn't see it. there was a picture of a guy with
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 07:41 PM
Apr 2013

a white cap, but it wasn't this guy. it was a guy with sunglasses on the cap.

Adsos Letter

(19,459 posts)
120. Someone's gotta' recognize that nose.
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 08:27 PM
Apr 2013

That whole profile shot should make this guy recognizable to someone who knows him well.

DevonRex

(22,541 posts)
135. If that's his real nose.
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 09:06 PM
Apr 2013

Just saying everybody's looking for the one guy whose face they can see and it happens to have a big nose. Nobody's looking for any other feature. Except his walk is also distinctive. I don't like that, either.

The other guy? Much more interesting to me.

kenny blankenship

(15,689 posts)
142. Unless these guys are "just visiting".
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 09:56 PM
Apr 2013

In which case the people who know them well may be on the other side of the world and none too well disposed to help us and our law enforcement.

Adsos Letter

(19,459 posts)
149. Always a possibility.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 12:36 AM
Apr 2013

Lets face it, Jihadi's, Militia-types, disgruntled lone wolf types, etc.,...they've all taken shots at us over the years.

Have to catch these guys to figure out what's what.

kentuck

(111,102 posts)
123. I think that is him.
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 08:34 PM
Apr 2013

The cap and coat are very similar, similar hair length. smaller in stature, and his nose... But is the guy coming up behind him with the khakis and black hat his partner??

Adsos Letter

(19,459 posts)
126. The guy right next to those women, with what looks like a baby stroller behind?
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 08:41 PM
Apr 2013

I wondered that also. the other photo made it look like he had some kind of glasses on, which appear to be missing from the person in this shot.

Bernardo de La Paz

(49,002 posts)
133. No, not his partner. Different clothing/hat. Besides he didn't have time.
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 08:52 PM
Apr 2013

Would not walk into and past explosion #2.

The two perps communicated by cell phone (seen in one of the photos and confirmed by cell tower records placing and timing).

Lone_Star_Dem

(28,158 posts)
124. I'm not one to speculate, but that really does look like him.
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 08:35 PM
Apr 2013

This should help the FBI find more images of him since they have a better trail to follow.

JimDandy

(7,318 posts)
148. Look at the bottom of the grey jacket.
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 10:43 PM
Apr 2013

The black coat on top is pulled away for a moment revealing something black on the left bottom of the grey jacket itself, or sticking out of it's lower side pocket.

ChangeUp106

(549 posts)
125. There is a Missing Brown University Student
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 08:36 PM
Apr 2013

Who looks just like Mr. White Hat. He ran away in March without warning. Didn't take anything with him. To be safe I will not post his pic or the website looking for him. You guys can find it.

Stinky The Clown

(67,808 posts)
134. The missing Brown Univ student is 6 feet tall and 130 lbs.
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 08:58 PM
Apr 2013

As you suggested, this info can easily be found.

Anyway, that's a tall, very skinny guy. Neither of the FBI bomber pictures indicate a guy that tall and that skinny.

hlthe2b

(102,291 posts)
139. I love this comment on TPM re: the photos/videos and race/ethnicity
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 09:43 PM
Apr 2013


Pretty safe to say the first is of Estonian/Irish background and the 2nd is 70% French, 25% Greek and 5% American Indian most likely Seminole. Just as I predicted.



I think it is ludicrous to speculate based on those blurry images... Maybe the FBI can with enhancement, but I've got nothing....and don't know how anyone else could conclude anything as well. So, perhaps the comment above is on target!
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