Posted on 07/21/2004 9:42:55 AM PDT by johnfrink
A sport utility vehicle exploded in a parking lot at Nashville's largest hotel, killing one male inside, and authorities said they suspected a homemade bomb was involved.
The explosion occurred late Tuesday about a half-mile from the main entrance of Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, and about 200 feet from a day care center, which was closed, said Jim Cavanaugh of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Police said the blast was felt miles away, and it left nothing but a shell of the SUV.
Investigators from the federal Joint Terrorism Task Force were at the scene, but FBI agent Doug Riggin said there was no reason to suspect terrorism.
Cavanaugh said the cause hadn't yet been determined but investigators suspect a homemade bomb.
"It could have been homicide or suicide or the guy may have just blown himself up," police Homicide Detective Brad Putnam said.
Cavanaugh said authorities were trying to trace the SUV's license plates to identify the victim.
The Gaylord Opryland has 2,881 rooms. The Grand Ole Opry's theater is on the hotel grounds and there is an adjacent shopping mall. "We haven't got a lot of calls from guests, but we are addressing any concerns they may have," hotel spokeswoman Karen Hunter-Lowery said.
Already posted..........(w/ a pic)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1175563/posts
First recorded terrorist suicide attack since 2001 (that we know of)?
Those danged exploding SUV's.
Somehow I'd bet he can rule out the "guy may have blown himself up" cause of death.
Well, that makes two, first the NYC subway pipe bomb and now this. Keep your heads up and eyes open for the usual suspects.....
Does the guy have a beard? Any signs of a towel?
Perfect example of a "soft target."
Also an example of what Lt. Col Dave Grossman http://www.killology.com has predicted of targeting our kids!
Look for more of the same.
Maybe a 3rd. I found this on another message board this morning.
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/3559479/detail.html
Pipe Bomb Found in Gwinnett Neighborhood
POSTED: 11:07 am EDT July 21, 2004
SUGAR HILL -- Police were searching for the person who planted a pipe bomb that exploded Wednesday in the street of a Gwinnett County subdivision.
No injuries were reported when the device detonated shortly after 7 a.m. on Bellingham Drive.
Gwinnett police dispatched its bomb detection unit to the area, which was cordoned off while investigators conducted their probe. Authorities were also combing the neighborhood looking for similar devices.
Has anyone considered spontaneous human combustion? (with an emphasis on the "combustion" in this case)
I dunno, does he have a really mad ex-wife or former business partner? And check if he had a life insurance policy!
Thanks for letting me know, I hadn't heard about that one. Quite frankly, that's a little bit too close for comfort.
That makes three.
I think this qualifies for a "Hold muh beer" comment.
There were also the two in California that were in the process of making a pipe bomb but their powder exploded when their hammering on the pipe caused a spark. They blew themselves up.
bttt
Here's the story from a Nashville TV station. There's a link to video, as well...
http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=2068844&nav=1ugBP1OG
Sounds like a hit to me. We need to find out who the person was and who they were associated with.
There was a pipe bomb set off in a NYC subway last night. It too was described and not being a terrorist attack. That it was left in a public place with the express purpose of killing innocents notwithstanding.
I did a google news search of Pipe Bomb and what I came up with is somewhat disturbing.
http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&edition=us&ie=ascii&q=pipe+bomb
Stories:
Pipe Bomb Found in Gwinnett Neighborhood
WSBtv.com, GA - 4 hours ago
SUGAR HILL -- Police were searching for the person who planted a pipe bomb that exploded Wednesday in the street of a Gwinnett County subdivision. ...
Missing Pipe Bomb Considered 'Extremely Dangerous'
WDIV, MI - 4 hours ago
A missing pipe bomb has the Oakland County Sheriff's Department urging whoever took it to come forward. A 40-year-old Wixom man ...
Woman suspects ex-boyfriend behind pipe-bomb explosion under car
Milford Daily News, MA - 10 hours ago
BELLINGHAM -- A pipe bomb exploded last night under a car owned by a Twin Brook Lane resident who believes her ex-boyfriend is out to get her. ...
Police Probe Pipe Bomb Attack - Boston Channel.com
Police Investigating Pipe Bomb Incident - Boston Channel.com
all 3 related »
Sources: Cop may have planted pipe bomb
Newsday, NY - 20 hours ago
... Originally thought to be fireworks, the blast was actually a pipe bomb -- a hollow tube stuffed with gun powder and BB gun pellets and lit with a fuse, police ...
Pipe Bomb Explosions
WIVB, NY - 22 hours ago
(Town of Batavia, NY, July 20, 2004) - - Recent pipe bomb explosions in Genesee County are prompting officials to issue a warning. ...
Bottle Bombs Warning - WROC
all 2 related »
Winnipeg Sun New York Subway Blast 'Caused by Pipe Bomb'
The Scotsman, UK - Jul 20, 2004
A small explosion in a subway station under New York’s Times Square may have been caused by a pipe bomb, police said today. Officers ...
Police say pipe bomb may have caused small Times Square explosion - Newsday
Police officer goes from 9-11 rescuer to possible bomb suspect - Newsday
'BOMB' COP IS PROBED - New York Post
MLive.com - Seattle Post Intelligencer - all 182 related »
Pipe bomb found in DeMotte mailbox
The Kankakee Valley Post-News, IN - Jul 13, 2004
... 5:10 pm Friday, July 9. The 911 caller described a device which appeared to be a pipe bomb in a fish-shaped mailbox in Kaper's Subdivision, east of DeMotte. ...
Suspected pipe bomb found in Thermopolis
The Casper Star Tribune, WY - Jul 14, 2004
THERMOPOLIS, Wyo. (AP) -- A suspected pipe bomb found in Hot Springs State Park was safely detonated by police and caused the evacuation of part of the park. ...
Suspected Pipe Bomb Found In Thermopolis
KGWN, WY - Jul 14, 2004
Authorities safely detonated a suspected pipe bomb found in Hot Springs State Park in Thermopolis. Thermopolis Police Chief Jim ...
Teens sentenced to pipe bomb incident
KTVB, ID - Jul 15, 2004
IDAHO FALLS -- Two Idaho Falls teenagers will serve at least 20 days in jail for making a pipe bomb that caused the evacuation of about 30 homes last month. ...
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