Doug Ross @ Journal: Larwyn's Linx: Bomber planted 7 devices, hunt for man in black

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QOTD: "At first look, the devices used in the attack appear to have been rudimentary explosive devices constructed with a common homemade explosive mixture. In other words, virtually anyone could have constructed them using readily available items. Although made of common items, it appears the bombmaker intended the devices to cause maximum casualties by adding shrapnel to multiple devices planted at a heavily congested event.

Still, investigators will painstakingly search the crime scene for evidence that could help identify the bombmaker. They will look for fragments of the device that they can use to potentially trace their origin. They will also be looking for evidence that could identify the bombmaker, such as fingerprints, fiber evidence and traces of DNA. If reports of multiple undetonated devices being located are true -- and they may not be, since in the wake of a blast everything tends to look like an improvised explosive device -- then the undetonated devices will provide a treasure trove of forensic evidence for the investigators to work with.

While any number of actors could have conducted this attack based on the simplicity of the devices, it took some degree of planning to create and place multiple devices. Many different types of groups have used multiple devices in terrorist attacks, so that fact alone does not help identify the culprits. But if there were multiple unexploded devices recovered from different areas in Boston in addition to the two that did detonate, this would indicate that more than one person carried out the attacks, meaning an organized group was involved rather than a lone wolf. Multiple unexploded devices could suggest some sort of tactical incompetence presented by the attackers. Long race venues such as the Boston Marathon also spread out security resources over large areas, likely allowing the attackers to more easily plant multiple devices throughout the city without being detected." --Stratfor Research

1 comment:

Anonymous said...: Eh, workplace violence came to our attention with Obama's fundraiser, mentor and ghost writer, Bill Ayers. In the end Billy went "free as a bird" so I'm not holding my breath waiting for the WH to call this terrorism or punish the guilty. I expect though that they will use this to strengthen the grip of Homeland Security and blame even more Americans who after all, they say are the real terrorists. And, let's not forget their idea of a palette cleanser is spitting on spit on Thatcher's grave. Welcome hope and change Kenyan style.; 1:42 PM