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hlthe2b

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3. A bear attack is not that hard to distinguish. So presumedly the total absence of bear scat, tracks,

Reply to Srkdqltr (Reply #1)

Sat Oct 19, 2024, 08:43 AM

Oct 19

hair or scratches/destruction of small bushes/undergrowth anywhere in the vicinity, not to mention autopsy findings (bear mouth tearing, biting, and eviscerating injuries are pretty unique) and no bear sightings in the area pretty well leave a two-legged murderer as the conclusion. I tend to believe them (as a bear attack would have been the "path of least resistance" for law enforcement if the intent was to "solve it fast" ).

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A 911 caller said a camper was killed by a bear. Police say it was murder. [View all] littlemissmartypants Oct 19 OP

So why do they say murder? And who did it? I hate these . Srkdqltr Oct 19 #1

Bears don't use axes to kill. sinkingfeeling Oct 19 #2

Where does it say axes? Srkdqltr Oct 19 #5

Says body had received several "chops". sinkingfeeling Oct 19 #6

A bear attack is not that hard to distinguish. So presumedly the total absence of bear scat, tracks, hlthe2b Oct 19 #3

The body may have been ravaged after death by scavengers, making the true cause of death difficult Midnight Writer Oct 19 #4

Sounds like a case for True Dough Oct 19 #7