FBI searches in Texas, Michigan remain a mystery

[CHERIE.T]

we're not the only 'nosy' ones :floorlaugh: look at picture 32 here:

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/n...l-includes-Michigan-4873931.php#photo-5286071

:floorlaugh:

Thanks LadyL for all the links.

Why I wonder was the son making--attempting to make--a tear gas type substance?

Was the son traveling back and forth from house to house, state to state? :scared:

 

[Reader]

http://houston.culturemap.com/news/...a-texas-college-fbi-agents-descend-on-a-dorm/

While federal agents and a terrorism task force searched for dangerous chemicals at three homes in the Houston area and two in Michigan on Friday, FBI investigators made a surprise appearance at Austin College during the Sherman school's family weekend.

A source with ties to the college tells CultureMap that the son of Cecily Horton and Andrew Schneck — the couple who owns the five raided homes — is a student at the school. College spokesperson Lynn Womble confirmed that agents did arrive on campus, but she said she could not say who was at the center of the investigation..........

Nevertheless, enough unfounded rumors are circulating that Austin College vice president of student affairs Tim Millerick felt compelled to take to Facebook:

“Early this morning the FBI informed us that a current student may have information that will help them in a broader investigation. Please know that the campus is safe, and the FBI presence on campus was simply part of a routine investigation.........

Well, 5 houses and a college in 2 states investigated by 60 agents doesn't sound routine, but that's just me....

 

[i.b.nora]

At least the article clarifies that it is the husband/father who is the doctoral candidate.

"Few additional details have surfaced since the Friday raids at homes owned by the prominent Houston art consultant Horton and her husband, a doctoral candidate at Texas A&M's College of Architecture. Sources close to the FBI confirm that the couple themselves are not under investigation."

 

[Reader]

This is the latest that I can find on case, dated 10/12:

Sheriff: Volatile Materials Destroyed During FBI Raids

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/10/12/sheriff-volatile-materials-destroyed-during-fbi-raids/

SUTTONS BAY (WWJ/AP) – A sheriff says hazardous materials were destroyed last week during a search of properties in northern Michigan’s Leelanau County.

Sheriff Mike Borkovich declined to reveal the specific materials Friday, saying he must respect the FBI’s investigation. He told The Associated Press that authorities went to a remote location to destroy what was deemed to be volatile or dangerous. The FBI won’t comment.

And>>>>

The homes are owned by Cecily Horton, an art consultant, and her husband, Andrew Schneck. The couple are reportedly not the subject of the search and no arrests were reported. .......

A law enforcement source who spoke off the record told the Chronicle the Houston-area searches were reportedly triggered by someone ordering chemicals that could be used to [make] nerve gas or tear gas.

Read more: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2013...s-chemicals/UPI-11541381178910/#ixzz2jyRqrLwc

Since neither the owners or the son were charged (yet), I'm wondering if someone had used their names/addresses to order the chemicals. But how did the material get into the homes without their knowing? You would think with their style of living there would be high security.