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Channel2000.com - Internet Knife Purchases Led To Zantop Suspects

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Internet Knife Purchases Led To Zantop Suspects
Teens Allegedly Purchased Commando-Style Knives Before Murders
BOSTON, 10:29 a.m. EST February 19, 2001 -- The purchase of two,
commando-style knives over the Internet was what led investigators
to two teenage suspects in the brutal killings of popular Dartmouth
professors Half and Susanne Zantop.
According to WCVB-TV in Boston, investigators reportedly focused on
Robert Tulloch, 17, and James Parker, 16, because the teens
allegedly bought two unique, special forces commando-style knives
over the Internet, according to Vermont County Sheriff Dennis
McClure. The knives cost about $300.
Investigators checked with the manufacturers, who gave them a list
of customers who had recently purchased the knives and allegedly
Tulloch and Parker's names were on the list.


[This message has been edited by AR15fan (edited 02-19
 
I'm glad they caught the perps, if they are in fact the real perps. However, when I buy knives lawfully, I hope that my seller will respect my right to privacy and demand to see a search warrant or other valid court order before he/she turns over any information about me or my buying habits to the authorities (or anyone else for that matter).



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I DO NOT CHOOSE TO BE A COMMON MAN

"It is my right to be uncommon...if I can; I seek opportunity...not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me. I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed. I refuse to barter incentive for a dole. I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the stole calm of utopia. I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a handout. I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat. It is my heritage to stand erect, proud, and unafraid; to think and act for myself; enjoy the benefits of my creations and to face the world boldly and say,
This I have done, and this is what it means to be an American."

--Dean Alfrange
 
Busse Combat will not release the names of any customers without subpoena or warrant. We require that all packages are sent with an “Adult Signature” required sticker and appropriately marked shipping bill in order to insure that no one under the age of 18 is purchasing one of our knives.

A couple of months ago a 15 year old boy allegedly stole his grandmother’s credit card and ordered thousands of dollars worth of knives over the Internet. We were the only dealer and or manufacturer who had required that an adult sign for the package. We are also the only ones who did not get burned by this kid and his parents. I know of one dealer who sent, I believe, over $2,000.00 worth of knives to this same kid and is now involved in a lawsuit with the parents.

In the litigious world in which we live, where hot coffee can cost a company over 2 million dollars (McDonalds) every precaution needs to be taken in order to not assume any unnecessary liability. Even then it is doubtful as to whether trouble will be avoided.

Not giving up our customer’s names without a subpoena or warrant is not only for the protection of our customers but also protects any evidence that might be gathered from our records which might otherwise be compromised by law enforcement officials not obtaining it in the proper manner. Following the rules as set forth in the constitution and other statutes will insure that all involved will be protected whether it be the suspected felon or the law enforcement officials who are pursuing these suspects. Busse Combat is more than willing to cooperate with law enforcement and supports their pursuit in every legal way possible. We also respect the confidentiality of our customers and will not compromise their right to privacy without the proper legal actions being followed.


Jerry Busse
 
After reading that statement, my next knife purchase is going to be a BUSSE.
 
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