Christopher Dorner

[MichaeltheGreat]

This was Torrance PD, but peas in a pod.

[DinoDoc]

Hey Al, you made the news:

Support Growing For Former L.A. Officer Accused Of Killing Spree

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – The ex-cop accused of three revenge killings left behind a long manifesto outlining all of his grievances and observations.

That manifesto has given investigators some clues, but they still don’t know where is Christopher Dorner.

Law enforcement spent four hours searching his mom’s Orange County home. They took out 10 grocery bags filled with evidence.

Dorner lost his job with the Los Angeles Police Department in 2008. His manifesto vows revenge for that; and, surprisingly, thousands of people actually support him.

It’s hard to believe but there are those out there who sympathize with the man targeting police officers.

One Facebook page is proclaiming Dorner for president. “We propose electing a man who could no longer sit idly by and watch as malicious tyrants abuse the innocent.”

The description on “We Are All Chris Dorner” chillingly says, “Yes, this is war.”

Nearly 3,000 people like the page “I Support Christopher Jordan Dorner.”

CBS13 posted a simple question: Why? Why support a man wanted for at least three killings and the author of a murderous manifesto promising to target cops?

One sympathizer wrote us, “Because something needs to be done about the long known corruption of not only the LAPD, but several agencies.”

[Al B. Sure!]

Who says I support him? Because I'm criticizing the LAPD and not condoning the LAPD's desire to kill him rather than capture him? I can't figure that one out; this tacit approval people like you give to the police being judge, jury, and executioner when we have a justice system that claims innocence before proven guilty.

Go look at the comments section at the LA Times, CNN, or any other media site. You will be amazed by how much support for Dorner people are giving, albeit anonymously. Some are making comments like mine; others are out and out supporting him.

He's in some ways like Gerard Butler's character in Law Abiding Citizen. You recognize that he's doing evil, he's slaughtering innocent people, and Jamie Foxx's character is the real good guy, but a part of you roots for Butler's character.

Life is more complex than the primitive worldview you constantly exhibit.


This part of your article cracks me up, though:

It’s hard to believe but there are those out there who sympathize with the man targeting police officers.

U wot m8? I constantly have to defend police to people I know. Are there opinion polls on public approval for police officers? There's no way major city PD's are cracking 30% approval.

[DaShi]

DD isn't capable of making such distinctions.

[Al B. Sure!]

Someone listening to a police scanner reported LAPD think they've found Dorner in a cream color Dodge Magnum.

They thought they had him in a gym earlier in the day, though. At least they're actually trying to get positive ID now instead of just shooting.

[Uncle Sparky]

The description on “We Are All Chris Dorner” chillingly says, “Yes, this is war.”

Nearly 3,000 people like the page “I Support Christopher Jordan Dorner.”

There's 3,000 people who should have a lifelong firearm ban.

[Alexander's Horse]

yes but Sparky *queue talk show voice* on some deep level, aren't we all, Chris Dorner....

[The Mad Monk]

http://www.scpr.org/blogs/news/2013/02/08/12476/lapd-manhunt-some-cheer-on-fugitive-christopher-do/

Just a few examples.

[Dr Strangelove]

Uh the civilian couple he murdered, the woman was the daughter of his lawyer. He punished his lawyer for his failure to win his case by murdering the lawyer's daughter and her friend. Are we sure we want to lionize this man?

[DinoDoc]

Uh the civilian couple he murdered, the woman was the daughter of his lawyer. He punished his lawyer for his failure to win his case by murdering the lawyer's daughter and her friend. Are we sure we want to lionize this man?

You recognize that he's doing evil, he's slaughtering innocent people, ..., but a part of you roots for Dorner.- Al B. Sure!

[Ming]

Bounty Time....

L.A. Authorities Announce $1 Million Reward for Ex-Officer

By Associated Press

LOS ANGELES—Seeking leads in a massive manhunt, Los Angeles authorities on Sunday offered a $1 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Christopher Dorner, the former police officer suspected in three killings.

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced the reward, raised through several private and public donors, at a news conference at LAPD headquarters.

"Our dedication to catch this killer remains steadfast," Mr. Villaraigosa said. "We will not tolerate this reign of terror."

Meanwhile, authorities said camping gear was found along with weapons inside Mr. Dorner's burned-out pickup truck. The vehicle found Thursday in the ski resort town of Big Bear Lake was so charred that investigators couldn't be more specific about the nature of its contents, Sgt. Rudy Lopez said.

Also Sunday, police investigated a taunting phone call that may have been made by Mr. Dorner to the father of the woman they believe he killed last week. Two law enforcement officers who requested anonymity because of the ongoing investigation told The Associated Press they are trying to determine if the call days after the killing was made by the 33-year-old fugitive or a man posing as him.

SWAT teams with air support and bloodhounds fanned out for the fourth day to search for Mr. Dorner, who has vowed revenge against several former LAPD colleagues whom he blames for ending his career.

The effort was significantly scaled back as the weekend went on, with 25 officers and a single helicopter looking for clues in the forest and going door-to-door at some 600 cabins in the San Bernardino mountains, about 80 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles.

On Saturday, Chief Charlie Beck said officials would re-examine the allegations by Mr. Dorner that his law enforcement career was undone by racist colleagues. While he promised to hear out Mr. Dorner if he surrenders, Mr. Beck stressed that he was ordering a review of his 2007 case because he takes the allegation of racism in his department seriously.

"I do this not to appease a murderer. I do it to reassure the public that their police department is transparent and fair in all the things we do," the chief said in a statement.

Authorities suspect Mr. Dorner in a series of attacks in Southern California over the past week that have left three people dead. Authorities say he has vowed revenge against several former colleagues. The killings and threats that Mr. Dorner allegedly made in an online rant have led police to provide protection to 50 families, Mr. Beck said.

A captain who was named a target in the manifesto posted on Facebook told the Orange County Register he has not stepped outside his house since he learned of the threat.

"From what I've seen of (Mr. Dorner's) actions, he feels he can make allegations for injustice and justify killing people and that's not reasonable," said Capt. Phil Tingirides, who chaired a board that stripped Mr. Dorner of his badge. "The end never justifies the means."

Investigators have been examining the truck to determine if it broke down or was set ablaze as a diversion. Police say the truck had a broken axle. Investigators are trying to determine whether it was already broken when they found it, or whether it was damaged when it was towed away.

Also, newly released surveillance video showed Mr. Dorner tossing several items into a Dumpster behind an auto parts store in National City on Monday. The store's manager told FOX5 in San Diego that an employee found a magazine full of bullets, a military belt and a military helmet. Majid Yahyai said he and the employee took the items across the street to a police station.

On Friday night, authorities served a search warrant and collected evidence from a Buena Park storage unit as part of their investigation. Irvine police Lt. Julia Engen wouldn't elaborate on the nature of the evidence or say who had rented the unit.

Earlier Friday, another warrant was served at a La Palma house belonging to Mr. Dorner's mother. Officers collected 10 bags of evidence, including five electronic items.

In his online manifesto, Mr. Dorner vowed to use "every bit of small arms training, demolition, ordnance and survival training I've been given" to bring "warfare" to the LAPD and its families.

Mr. Dorner served in the Navy, earning a rifle marksman ribbon and a pistol expert medal. He was assigned to a naval undersea warfare unit and various aviation training units, according to military records. He took leave from the LAPD for a six-month deployment to Bahrain in 2006 and 2007.

The flight training that he received in the Navy prompted the Transportation Security Administration to issue an alert, warning the general aviation community to be on the lookout for Mr. Dorner. The extent of his potential flying skills wasn't known, the bulletin said.

Feb. 1 was his last day with the Navy and also the day CNN's Anderson Cooper received a package that contained a note on it that read, in part, "I never lied." A coin riddled with bullet holes that former Chief William Bratton gave out as a souvenir was also in the package.

Police said it was a sign of planning by Mr. Dorner before the killing began.

On Feb. 3, police say Mr. Dorner shot and killed a couple in a parking garage at their condominium in Irvine. The woman was the daughter of a retired police captain who had represented Mr. Dorner in the disciplinary proceedings that led to his firing.

Mr. Dorner wrote in his manifesto that he believed the retired captain had represented the interests of the department over his.

Hours after authorities identified Mr. Dorner as a suspect in the double murder, police believe Mr. Dorner shot and grazed an LAPD officer in Corona and then used a rifle to ambush two Riverside police officers early Thursday, killing one and wounding the other. A funeral for Officer Michael Crain, an 11 year veteran, was scheduled for Wednesday.

The crime spree spanned across a wide swath of Southern California, prompting several police agencies, including the FBI and US Marshall Service, to form a joint investigative task force.

[Al B. Sure!]

You recognize that he's doing evil, he's slaughtering innocent people, ..., but a part of you roots for Dorner.- Al B. Sure!

Kindly point to where I said that? Oh wait. I didn't:

He's in some ways like Gerard Butler's character in Law Abiding Citizen. You recognize that he's doing evil, he's slaughtering innocent people, and Jamie Foxx's character is the real good guy, but a part of you roots for Butler's character.

Dr. Strangelove, watch Law Abiding Citizen and tell me a part of you doesn't root for Butler's character. Butler kills innocent lawyers left and right. It's not right but for some reason you sympathize.

[DinoDoc]

Kindly point to where I said that? Oh wait. I didn't:

For all intents and purposes that is what you said, Al. I don't care if you like the logical implications of it pointed out to you but an anti-hero doesn’t shoot defenseless people who had nothing to do with the crimes allegedly committed against him. He’s neither an anti-hero nor any kind of hero. You're rooting however tepidly for a monster.

[Al B. Sure!]

For all intents and purposes that is what you said, Al. I don't care if you like the logical implications of it pointed out to you but an anti-hero doesn’t shoot defenseless people who had nothing to do with the crimes allegedly committed against him. He’s neither an anti-hero nor any kind of hero. You're rooting however tepidly for a monster.

Good to know you are the stalwart defender for collateral damage victims.

And 'anti-hero doesn't shoot defenseless people who had nothing to do with the crimes allegedly committed'... umm... well I guess it's good you recognize the LAPD are monsters.


This is real life. There's no neat heroes, anti-heroes, and villains here. It's all twisted shades of grey.

[DinoDoc]

Good to know you are the stalwart defender for collateral damage victims.

They aren't collateral damage.