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Thursday, April 05, 2007

Surrounded By Death

Here in Philly, we've got a bit of a murder epidemic (104 dead since January 1). In my City Paper editor's letter this week, I call for more weapons.

In an unrelated story, CP contributing editor Sam Adams tells the chilling story of Bob Bechtel, a man who, 50 years ago, shot a sleeping student at Swarthmore College. He's never apologized, and only recently did he tell his daughters. (Sam's first line: "Bob Bechtel doesn't sound like a killer.") It's the lead story in our Philadelphia Film Fest coverage, and very much worth your time, especially if you're a crime thriller junkie.

2 comments:

  1. Baltimore's clocking in at a higher rate then last year too.

    I think it was 64 as of 3/24.

    I always tell people if you want toknow whats really happeniong here then read

    http://baltimorecrime.blogspot.com/

    its just stunning sometimes

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  2. Anonymous2:35 PM

    I found the article on Bob Bechtel to be scary and fascinating. Glad you recommended it.

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