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Sunday, June 9, 2013
Thursday, June 6, 2013
ACLU Wants Independent Inquiry of Todashev Shooting
The civil liberties group said leaked details of the case could portray Todashev in an unfair light.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
ACLU Wants Independent Inquiry of Todashev Shooting
The civil liberties group said leaked details of the case could portray Todashev in an unfair light.
The American Civil Liberties Union has joined in calling for an independent investigation of the shooting death of a man who reportedly confessed to the 2011 triple murder in Waltham, according to the Boston Globe. The ACLU told the Globe it was worried about the differing accounts of the death of Ibragim Todashev, 27, in his Orlando, FL home. Todashev was reportedly in the process of confessing to the murders when he was shot and killed by the FBI. Various media accounts differ on whether Todashev was armed and other details of the incident. The FBI has launched an "internal review" into the shooting and has previously said Todashev was killed during a violent confrontation with the agent. Todashev’s confession reportedly implicated …
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Friday, May 31, 2013
FBI Launches Probe of Todashev Shooting
Ibragim Todashev's father claims the FBI killed his son "execution style."
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has launched an internal review of the shooting death of a man implicated in the 2011 Waltham triple murder, according to CBS News. The move comes a day after the father of Ibragim Todashev claimed an FBI agent shot and killed his son “execution style,” according to CBS News. The agent shot Todashev, a former Watertown resident, as he was about to complete a written confession implicating himself and accused Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev in the 2011 murders of three men in a Waltham home. Tsarnaev and Todashev trained together in mixed martial arts at an Allston gym. INCIDENT DETAILS Immediately prior to the shooting, Todashev was writing out his confession on a pad of paper when a …
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Sources Disagree on Whether Waltham Suspect Was Armed When FBI Shot Him
A Muslim organization has called for an investigation into the shooting of a Waltham murder suspect.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Police Credit Training for Good Outcome at Watertown Shootout
Time spent practicing at the firing range paid off, police said at a community meeting Wednesday night.
Watertown Police officers faced a real life scenario that no other police in the nation have faced, yet came out with an "A+" performance thanks to the hours they spent training. Watertown Police Chief Edward Deveau heaped praise on the officers who responded to the call in East Watertown that turned into a shootout with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects. He spoke Wednesday night during a community meeting at Watertown High School sponsored by the Watertown Police Foundation. Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev was killed during the shootout. His brother, Dzhokar, who is also accused in the bombing case, was later captured hiding in a boat at a Watertown home. Authorities have reportedly concluded Tamerlan Tsarnaev and …
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Jimi
11:29 am on Sunday, June 9, 2013
So when they opened fire on an unarmed suspect hiding in that boat, firing what sounded like hundreds of rounds into a dense residential neighborhood - unnecessarily - that was a result of good training? I'm not anti-LE - I admire them for the difficult job they do. But just because they put themselves in harms way to protect us, shouldn't mean they are above reproach. Thankfully, everything … more ›
Sources Disagree on Whether Waltham Suspect Was Armed When FBI Shot Him
A Muslim organization has called for an investigation into the shooting of a Waltham murder suspect.
A man, who allegedly implicated himself and one of the accused Boston Marathon bombers in the 2011 triple homicide in a Waltham home, was unarmed when he was shot and killed by an FBI agent, according to the Washington Post. However, a source told FOX 25 Todashev attacked the agent with a sword. Two law enforcement officials told the Post that Ibragim Todashev, 27, of Orlando, FL, was not armed when a Federal Bureau of Investigation agent shot and killed him. Previous reports indicated Todashev, who previously lived in Watertown, was about to sign a written confession in the 2011 Harding Avenue triple murders when he suddenly attacked the agent with a knife. In response, the agent shot Todashev. Two law enforcement officials told the Post …
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Nun'ya
6:05 pm on Monday, June 3, 2013
Real classy @Joaquina… blaming the victims of a horrible crime. You should change your handle to Sherlock Holmes because it looks like you solved the crime – it’s a shame no one asked you before it sat unsolved for a few years. You talk about lack of evidence against a person who is under questioning (note - this does not imply guilt), but yet your comment is full of speculation... Interesting more ›
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
New Links in Waltham Murder/Bomber Cases
Among the new details, a gun was missing from the home after the murders.
Two additional media reports have revealed more theories and details about the 2011 murders of three men in a Waltham home. The details emerged days after authorities concluded accused Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev and his associate Ibragim Todashev committed the murders. Brendan Mess, Erik Weissman and Raphael Teken were found murdered in a Harding Avenue home on Sept. 12, 2011. CASE DETAILS (sources: two Boston Globe stories here) Tsarnaev was killed during an April 19 shootout with police Watertown. An FBI agent killed Todashev after Todashev attacked him with a knife. After being questioned about the murders, Todashev was reportedly about to sign a confession implicating himself and Tsarnaev when he suddenly …
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Friday, May 24, 2013
More Details Emerge in Waltham Murders
The developments come as investigators say they are still actively examining the case.
While authorities have reportedly pinned the murders of three men in a Waltham home on two Chechen men, the case remains an active investigation as additional details emerge. “The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office continues its open and active investigation into the triple homicide that occurred in Waltham in 2011, working closely with the Massachusetts State Police, Waltham Police and the FBI,” a statement from the DA’s office reads. "This investigation has not concluded and is by no means closed.” The DA’s office also said it cannot comment on any details, citing rules of conduct for prosecutors. The DA’s comments come one day after authorities told several news outlets that Ibragim Todashev and Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who were friends, …
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Tina
5:24 pm on Friday, May 24, 2013
I would like to read the "confession" that Todashev was about to sign before he was shot by the FBI. more ›
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Middlesex DA Issues Statement on Waltham Murders
The statement comes one day after authorities reportedly pinned the murders on two people.
The Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office today said it is still actively investigating the 2011 murders of three men in a Waltham home. “The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office continues its open and active investigation into the triple homicide that occurred in Waltham in 2011, working closely with the Massachusetts State Police, Waltham Police and the FBI,” the statement reads. “While we cannot discuss details pertaining to the investigation, including evidence, suspects or witnesses, this office and its law enforcement partners have conducted a thorough, far-reaching investigation beginning in 2011 when this horrific crime occurred. This investigation has not concluded and is by no means closed.” The DA’s office also said it …
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L Strecker
11:48 am on Friday, May 24, 2013
So it wasnt known until recently that Tsarnaev and Mess were "best friends"? Or is that an excuse for why they didnt question him at the time of the murders? Or is it that this case has gone cold long ago so why not close it and say 2 dead guys did it....?? more ›
Nick Low
3:35 pm on Thursday, June 6, 2013
Robert you are SO tough. Wow. You must be a real patriotic American. Stand tall brave hero. more ›