[funsec] You want weird crimes?

[Nick FitzGerald]

Rob, grandpa of Ryan, Trevor, Devon & Hannah wrote:

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> The fact that the latest foot appears to have been sawn off does make a 
> difference.  Because of the media attention to this case it may very well be a 
> copycat situation.

Indeed -- just heard a report on CNN that this latest find is, in fact, a 
hoax.  Specifically, forensic examinsers are said to have reported that 
it is a fossilized animal paw, packed with dried seaweed, stuffed into a 
sock and then into a shoe...


Regards,

Nick FitzGerald