TX - Austin Package Bombs #2

[arkansasmimi]

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20m20 minutes ago
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FBI agents break the windows of the home of the #AustinBombings suspect in Pflugerville. See more images from the scene here: http://atxne.ws/2pvX5Sr Photo by @JayJanner

 

[arkansasmimi]

I am confused is this the suspects home where he had roommates or his parents home? The one that is having barricades put up around?

 

[Elley Mae]

According to the U.S. Census, in 2010, there were 48,937 people residing in the city, comprising 17,817 households and 12,926 families.[18] The population density was 2,141.9 people per square mile (592.7/km²). There were 8,914 housing units at an average density of 525.3 per square mile (202.8/km²).

The racial makeup of the city was 81.4% White, 4.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 5.1% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 5.10% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. 19% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[18]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cedar_Park,_Texas

 

[arkansasmimi]

I just heard on a news report that hey are evacuating downtown and the court building are closed also, after searching MAC home?

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29m29 minutes ago
Pflugerville City Hall is closed. Residents have been evacuated from downtown Pflugerville west of Railroad and North of Pecan. Please stay clear of the area as agencies continue to work.

 

[arkansasmimi]

Henry Gass
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9m9 minutes ago
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Police clearing a several-block radius around Conditts home. Not a mad scramble but media and bystanders leaving #AustinBombings

 

[Elley Mae]

Adding that not all people handle change, pit falls, financial issues, etc the same way.

I understand that.

I think you all are confusing what I am saying, or WHY I'm saying it.

People are saying he may have been having a rough life, no money, couldn't get anywhere in life.

A lot of people are not familiar with the costs of living in Austin.

All I'm saying, is that yes, he could be feeling that way - hopeless, helpless, worthless, etc. I was giving an example as to what life is like here in Austin with the cost of living and such, and was agreeing that it's a real possibility.

I am not minimizing anyone else's experience. I am not excusing his behavior. I'm not trying to get people to feel sorry for him. I am simply discussing how those feelings could be a real possibility as to why he did what he did. A possible motive, if you will.

 

[arkansasmimi]

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Pflugerville mayor 'shocked' that Austin bombing suspect lived blocks away from him.

 

[arkansasmimi]

Most of it's pretty nice. A lot more rural land than here in Pville or Round Rock.

Been thinking about you :loveyou:

 

[leyash]

Just got an email from my kids' school that they won't be having recess or outside activities today because of the heavy police presence and activity in the area. Thank goodness.

 

[arkansasmimi]

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They don't know his motive right now. Targets appear to, as of now, been chosen at random, Abbott said. #austinbombings

 

[kai]

A kid who is home schooled all the way through high school has been living every day in a cloistered environment. They can't help but have some deficiencies in social skills. That environment inherently breeds a feeling of distrust towards others who aren't in your church and small social circle. Having spent some time visiting a home where teen kids were home schooled it seemed a very restrictive environment for healthy young people growing up. They went to church functions but didn't watch or read anything other than religious programming and religion based educational materials. I can't help but think these kids have an exaggerated fear of the outside world and an inability to connect with others. The whole concept of homeschooling for some of these families is the belief that you need to be educated and live your life in this manner because everyone else in the outside world is living their lives and doing things badly. You go out with them on rare public trips and they're hesitant to look at or talk to people.

It just doesn't seem healthy at all for kids to spend years growing up in that environment. Trying to integrate into society and the world of work must be very difficult for many of them. They're moving into a world full of people they've been taught are bad, dangerous, sinful. Most probably make it ok, but some obviously don't.

Sigh. Still waiting for the day when I come to Websleuths and see a "public school" opinion posted when a crime is committed by one in the public education system.

(Rolling eyes and banging my head emojis)

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[bluesneakers]

I am confused is this the suspects home where he had roommates or his parents home? The one that is having barricades put up around?

KXAN just said his parents' home. I was confused too.

(Parents home is the one with the shed they're searching.)

 

[rsd1200]

A kid who is home schooled all the way through high school has been living every day in a cloistered environment. They can't help but have some deficiencies in social skills. That environment inherently breeds a feeling of distrust towards others who aren't in your church and small social circle. Having spent some time visiting a home where teen kids were home schooled it seemed a very restrictive environment for healthy young people growing up. They went to church functions but didn't watch or read anything other than religious programming and religion based educational materials. I can't help but think these kids have an exaggerated fear of the outside world and an inability to connect with others. The whole concept of homeschooling for some of these families is the belief that you need to be educated and live your life in this manner because everyone else in the outside world is living their lives and doing things badly. You go out with them on rare public trips and they're hesitant to look at or talk to people.

It just doesn't seem healthy at all for kids to spend years growing up in that environment. Trying to integrate into society and the world of work must be very difficult for many of them. They're moving into a world full of people they've been taught are bad, dangerous, sinful. Most probably make it ok, but some obviously don't.

Idk if all the kids were home-schooled or not, but my friend started her child in home school, with a group of kids, at a person's home, who taught them. She didn't feel the school was suited to his needs, is what I gather. They recently moved, and he is at Senior H.S. level. She enrolled him in the high school here, and from what I gather, he is doing okay. If folks home school appropriately, it can be done well. I have another friend, though, whose child got pregnant very young and the child was embarrassed to go to school, so she pulled her out to home school her, and I don't know how far she got. She may have a GED, but I don't know. Mom is one of those mathematics whizzes, super smart, but a bit scattered, so I didn't see it going well... It's not always related to religion. There's lots of small, religious based schools, set up in little churches, all over the place. Then again, that could be the reason they home schooled him, I'm just sayin' it's not always a bad thing, it's just based on how much time the parents have to spend, with the education part, combined with the socializing with other kids, and extracurricular activities.

 

[Elley Mae]

Anything on him being or had been in a relationship?

 

[EuTuCroquet?]

It's not that easy here. I work two jobs. Am 33 years old. I've never been able to make a ton of money here and I have been in all sorts of positions. Including a law office. Price of living here is insane. An apartment will run you almost $2k a month in some places. We pay almost $1500 a month in rent. Food for all of us runs $1k a month.

It really is insane. The cost of living is almost unbearable and unless you're a doctor or attorney, good luck living comfortably. I can see how he may have felt hopeless.

Thank you for your perspective, leyash. I Googled a cost of living calculator and geez, louise, it’s 35% more expensive to live in Austin than where I live! To live on an “equivalent” salary in Austin, I’d have to make $21,000 MORE than I do now.

Ye gods! I also better understand the frustration everyone must feel there, including those raising families like you are. [emoji15]

http://www.bestplaces.net/cost-of-living/

 

[arkansasmimi]

JMHO I believe they were at 2 different homes. One was his parents the small looking one and one was where he lived at present.

One with the K9 has a wooden deck. The one that the FBI are breaking windows appears to be blue and had a chain linked fence.
JMHO at the moment.

 

[arkansasmimi]

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21m21 minutes ago
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Message from Mayor Gonzales concerning today's events in downtown Pflugerville:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qu8XjAOBzJw&feature=youtu.be

 

[Damarna]

In my area l know a good number of homeschooled kids. These kids participated in the local school's sports teams. They were active in scouting, church, and even hung out with the neighborhood public school kids. They were not isolated to their peers. I know it's not always the case. I happen to be not happy with the local public school's inability to hold kids accountable. There are no consequences. Again, not everywhere.

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[Davia18]

Thank You

arkansasmimi for all the updates :tyou: :yourock:

 

[JoeFromLB]

Just saw that the grandmother has said he was a wonderful kid from a great family, etc.
We knew that was coming at some point.

Hey grandma, he was also a serial bomber, and a pretty efficient killer.