superunknown
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I did some research on the book and it seems that it was required reading in a lot of college classes in the late 90s. It's possible he was exposed to it there.
Also, about the Best Western: even in 2001 most Best Westerns were requiring a credit card at check-in. I am not sure if ccm was able to check the Best Western records, but if Lyle stayed there enroute to the Washington Coast, he would have likely had to use a CC to check in, even if he paid cash. The stumbling block that LE have in this case is that there was no crime committed, so getting warrants and court orders for records is much more difficult to justify. It may be possible that Lyle had some past connection to that location/area and used the address for that reason.
Also, about the Best Western: even in 2001 most Best Westerns were requiring a credit card at check-in. I am not sure if ccm was able to check the Best Western records, but if Lyle stayed there enroute to the Washington Coast, he would have likely had to use a CC to check in, even if he paid cash. The stumbling block that LE have in this case is that there was no crime committed, so getting warrants and court orders for records is much more difficult to justify. It may be possible that Lyle had some past connection to that location/area and used the address for that reason.