bump- please keep this on the front page until the story gets out!
http://www.tucsonweekly.com/TheRange/archives/2010/03/28/cochise-county-rancher-murdered
eo W. Banks, who has been covering border issues for years, brings us news that Rob Krentz was killed yesterday in the Chiricahua Corridor.
Leo—who has written about the Krentz family before (see here)—says:
Cochise County rancher Rob Krentz was shot and killed on his ranch some time Saturday, presumably by a drug smuggler.
The death, which being investigated as a homicide, occurred in the San Bernardino Valley, part of the Malpais region. The event has rocked the towns of Douglas and Portal, and the ranches in between, both of which have been under siege by cross-border smugglers for years.
As the Weekly has reported, the situation in the so-called Chiricahua Corridor has deteriorated lately, leaving residents fearful that an episode of this kind was inevitable. The grief is great for the Krentz family and their many friends throughout Southeast Arizona; Krentzes have been ranching in Cochise County for more than a century.
The Weekly has received word that a representative for Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords has placed calls to Cochise County, trying to set up a community meeting, either Monday or Tuesday at 11 a.m., possibly at the Apache School. The Giffords’ rep making the arrangements said it is possible she will ask the president to place military units in the besieged area
A source tells the Weekly the practical impact of Giffords’ actions might be small, but at least she is paying attention. The source said, “Kolbe laughed at us when we complained, and McCain worries about getting his patent leather shoes dirty when he’s down here.”
longtime Douglas rancher shot and killed
Posted: Mar 28, 2010 11:48 AM PDT Updated: Mar 28, 2010 3:04 PM PDT
By Sarah Sanchez- email
DOUGLAS, AZ (KOLD)- The Cochise County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the shooting death of 58-year-old Rob Krentz Sunday.
Details are extremely limited at this time.
Cochise County Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman Carol Capas said the investigation is happening on the Kretz Ranch, about 30 miles northeast of Douglas.
Krentz’s body was discovered just before midnight Saturday, according to Capas.
“More details will be released later this afternoon,” Capas said.
Stay tuned to KOLD News 13 at 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., along with www.kold.com for updates.