Anderson Cooper talked Friday about the package sent to him by ex-LAPD murder suspect Christopher Dorner.
Here's his take:
"Another obviosuly big thing in the news that people are following is this crazy case in California of this former LAPD officer who is on the lose still. I actually learned yesterday, right after we did this daytime show, that this man Dorner is his last name, actually sent me a letter, a parcel that I never actually saw.
It arrived February 1st at our offices at CNN, he sent it to me directly. As you can imagine, I get a lot of mail and a lot of it sometimes are from folks who have issues or are disturbed one way or another, so I actually don't end up seeing a lot of the stuff and it usually just gets forwarded on to security folks and as was the case in this. So, I didn't know that I had been contacted by this person until just yesterday.
He actually sent a coin with three bullet holes in it, it was a coin that formerly belonged to Will Bratton, who was the head of the LAPD, who was his chief. That's the coin right there. I don't know if those are actual bullet holes or if he just punched something through them and there are a couple of messages, as well as a dvd and obviously we alerted law enforcement.
It's very strange. It's a very strange feeling. He had mentioned me. This man, Dorner, had written a lengthy manifesto on his Facebook page naming a number of reporters and he mentioned me. He said I should stop interrupting guests. He had a little advice for me, but he was in general complimentary but he clearly had a message that he wanted to get out to reporters, I am sure he sent them to other people as well.
I am just the only one maybe who knows about it. Anyway, he's still on the lose and police are obviously still looking for him and it's a very serious situation. If anyone does see him, he is considered armed and dangerous and they should contact their local authorities. It's a crazy, crazy time."
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), which considers itself the definitive record of acceptable English words, has just formalized its status as a legitimate noun and verb in relation to social media site Twitter.
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), which considers itself the definitive record of acceptable English words, has just formalized its status as a legitimate noun and verb in relation to social media site Twitter.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:42 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:42:43 GMT
Robert Ligayo, a licensed care provider in Orange County, is accused of sexually assaulting an elderly disabled woman he was supposed to be caring for.
Robert Ligayo, a licensed care provider in Orange County, is accused of sexually assaulting an elderly disabled woman he was supposed to be caring for. The OC Sheriff's Department is investigating whether there are other victims.
A jury which convicted a homeless woman of second-degree murder in the death of a woman pushed off a Los Angeles train platform heard expert opinions Wednesday on whether the defendant was sane at the time of the...
A jury which convicted a homeless woman of second-degree murder in the death of a woman pushed off a Los Angeles train platform heard expert opinions Wednesday on whether the defendant was sane at the time of the crime.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:05 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:05:13 GMT
The American Medical Association's policy-making House of Delegates has classified obesity as a disease, and while the move has no legal implications, it could affect discussions regarding medical policy.
The American Medical Association's policy-making House of Delegates has classified obesity as a disease, and while the move has no legal implications, it could affect discussions regarding medical policy.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:18 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:18:13 GMT
By all accounts, Ramon and Janet Barreto are an odd couple, both physically and mentally, and you need to know what they look like to be on the lookout for them.
By all accounts, Ramon and Janet Barreto are an odd couple, both physically and mentally. The physical part only matters here because we are talking about a couple on the run, fugitives and you need to know what they look like to be on the lookout for them.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:34 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:34:05 GMT
Plastic grocery bags would become a thing of the past in Los Angeles under an ordinance tentatively approved today by the City Council, which will cast a final vote next week.
Plastic grocery bags would become a thing of the past in Los Angeles under an ordinance tentatively approved today by the City Council, which will cast a final vote next week that would make the city the largest in the nation to enact such a ban.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 9:52 PM EDT2013-05-08 01:52:05 GMT
Three parties will split a $1 million reward that was offeredduring the hunt for ex-LAPD Officer Christopher Dorner, the Los Angeles Police Department has announced.
Three parties will split a $1 million reward that was offered during the hunt for ex-LAPD Officer Christopher Dorner, with the bulk of the money going to a couple who were tied up in their Big Bear cabin by the fugitive.
Tuesday, April 23 2013 7:23 PM EDT2013-04-23 23:23:25 GMT
Two women who were injured when LAPD officers opened fire on their pickup truck during the Christopher Dorner manhunt have reached a $4.2 million settlement with the city, officials said.
Two women who were injured when LAPD officers opened fire on their pickup truck during the Christopher Dorner manhunt have reached a $4.2 million settlement with the city, officials said.
They promised us April, but it may be May. That's the word on the status of the re-examination of the Christoper Dorner firing. FOX 11 talked to an ex-LAPD officer who's paying close attention to the case.
They promised us April, but it may be May. That's the word on the status of the re-examination of the Christoper Dorner firing. FOX 11 talked to a former LAPD officer who's paying close attention to the case.
Wednesday, April 10 2013 2:18 PM EDT2013-04-10 18:18:16 GMT
LISTEN HERE: San Bernardino County authorities released recordings of the 911 call that led to the fiery end to the manhunt for murder suspect Christopher Dorner in February.
LISTEN HERE: San Bernardino County authorities released recordings of the 911 call that led to the fiery end to the manhunt for murder suspect Christopher Dorner in February.
Wednesday, February 27 2013 5:52 PM EST2013-02-27 22:52:11 GMT
Deputy Police Chief Mark Perez explains the LAPD's Board of Rights hearing process and disciplinary procedures for officers, in response to questions raised in the aftermath of the manhunt for Christopher Dorner.
Deputy Police Chief Mark Perez explains the LAPD's Board of Rights hearing process and disciplinary procedures for officers, in response to questions raised in the aftermath of the manhunt for fired Officer Christopher Dorner.
Saturday, February 23 2013 1:59 AM EST2013-02-23 06:59:27 GMT
Nothing can excuse the murders of innocent people. But dozens of current and former Police Officers say that the allegations Dorner posted in his online "manifesto" about the LAPD rang true.
Nothing can excuse the murders of innocent people. But dozens of current and former Police Officers say that the allegations Dorner posted in his online "manifesto" about the LAPD rang true. Allegations of racism, and a code of silence that protects bad cops.
Monday, February 18 2013 3:12 PM EST2013-02-18 20:12:00 GMT
Here are the key events involving Christopher Dorner.
Here are the key events involving Christopher Dorner, the fired Los Angeles police officer suspected of killing at least four people including a police officer in Southern California and a deputy in San Bernardino County, and posting a manifesto on Facebook.
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