This post includes ZERO factual information. . .
I'm hesitant to even bring this up again, as its been searched and researched and sleuthed over and over. But, my short time here on WS has shown me that, well, that's pretty much an inevitability. With fresh eyes and time for theories to percolate, re-hashing and re-sleuthing is not always counter-productive, as long as we don't create an infinite, non-productive feedback loop.
Get ready. . . it's about the jacket!
I'm also somewhat hesitant to broach this topic again because will our ability to identify an article of clothing worn by BG really bring us any closer to finding the perp?
Some may see a button-front jacket. I see a jacket with a broken zipper (stuck about 1/3rd up) with several clothing layers beneath.
This is a
"Members Only" jacket, very popular in the 80s, but still a common style of outerwear, with or without a logo on the chest:
http://www.rustyzipper.com/full/214959-M50593.jpg
Also from the 80s, the once ubiquitous
"Baracuta" Jacket (also known as a "Harrington")
https://img1.etsystatic.com/213/0/9022527/il_570xN.1393173665_e57k.jpg
This is a "Baracuta" Jacket (aka Harrington) that has bright white draw strings for the attached hood.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BARACUTA-E...891833?hash=item4d68b0b0b9:g:YoQAAOSwGzhaIYg4
This particular model of tactical jacket has a built-in quilted liner. (from usarmynavystore.com)
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/.../c0d093_bfafc6f5ed094a5e8f698118705c024b.webp
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/.../c0d093_54ecae719f8245f7b4b300deaeb9e66b.webp
DESCRIPTION
Rothco's Tactical 3 Season Concealed Carry Jacket will keep you warm from the fall to the spring season. The jacket features a washed 100% cotton outer shell and polyester inner lining. The casual jacket comes with a tactical twist it features
two inner concealment pockets (one on each side) with hook & loop closures and four inner mag pockets with hook & loop flap closure. Additional features include: 2 tricot lined front zipper pockets, button closure wrists, and button adjustment waist straps.
FEATURES (snipped for brevity)
Brass Color Zipper (Right Hand Pull When Worn);
note from me: much less reflective compared to other metals
2 Front Zipper Pockets (Tricot Lined);
2 Inner Concealment Pockets, Each on the Left and Right side with padded insides and hook & loop closure;
Made To Conceal Items (bbm)