There’s a story in the news here in Calgary about a fella with rather nefarious connections, that was recently murdered, gang-land style, shot in his car at a red light. (That just doesn’t happen here in Calgary).
They arrested a suspect that they have in protective custody and the suspect’s name is EXACTLY the same as a fella I lived with about 8 years ago.
Eep!
I mean, he was always a bit of a jerk, but I didn’t peg him as a hired killer - good grief, how bad IS my judgement?!?! :eek:
Did you see a picture of the murder? Is it a fairly common name such as Bob Smith, or more uncommon, like Gloppenshpeil Dingushopper? In either case, I hope you didn’t part on bad terms. :eek:
No - the police are releasing very little information - they kept showing the victim (I guess 'cus he’s already dead, they figure it can’t hurt) but they haven’t released a picture of the suspect - only the name, which is Kelly Patrick Palmer which is not exactly Gloppenshpeil Dingushopper, but it’s not exactly Bob Smith either, especially since they release all three names…
I haven’t actually spoke to this fella since about 1995 so I can’t imagine he would have any particular beef with me, but it’s still creepy…
At least he doesn’t seem like a very good hitman.
But that would really creep me out…
Be careful ok?
Take the positive view! Look at this as your ticket into the fascinating life of a gun moll!
Didn’t the victim have like 8 attempts on his life in the last few years?
Two reactions:
To the thread title: “What, you used to go out with DaveW0071?”
To the suspect’s name: “The middle name isn’t ‘Wayne’!” 
Alice in Wonderland… does this mean you are a canadian doper? If so…then i take back my last post regarding never having seen any dopers from this area!
As for the murder thing…i’ve heard alot about it (since i only live an hour from calgary). Dont stress it…just be greatful it wasnt you he killed! lol…talk about a life lesson you can share with your future children!
Come to think of it…i wish someone would take out one or two of my x’s!
Man - If I’m going to be a bikers maul, I’m going to have to get an entire new wardrobe…
I still haven’t been able to find a piture of this character - one of my friends saw a pic on this morning’s news but all he remembered was that the guy had a shaved head, which is totally possible.
I’m half tempted to phone the police service and inquire, but I think that may be a can of worms that I just don’t want to open.
Regarding life lessons - what lesson is this? Don’t live with lazy slobs that are secretely hired killers? Riiiiiight - I’ll pass that on to my grandkids for sure…
I’m dying to know, so how was he?
I mean was he a sweet romantic sort of fellowwho was tender in bed and loved kittens and puppies or was he sort of manly man with a bad boy streakand a .38 always tucked in the back of his pants?
If he was a good assassin you’d never know it. But then again sense he was caught by the police it shows that he’s fairly green around the edges. A true hired gun can go undetected for decades and, unless the victim were inclined to that sort of thing, would never use a drivebye style shooting to eliminate his target. You gotta make it realistic if you are going to escape police capture.
I wouldn’t worry Alice, it sounds like this bum has already been nabbed. Besides the number one rule in professional killing is never to kill someone you know.
Holy Crap. I saw the guy on the news, too. He’s a big guy, shaved head. Mustache that goes down to his chin, but not a big droopy one. Looks like a wrestler to me.
About time another Cal-doper had a bad boyfriend! And he’s not even named Wayne.
Aw c’mon, Ginger, don’t be too hard on Weirddave, he’s really a decent guy once you get to know him…
::D&R::
I bet he killed the guy because he was depressed you broke up with him.
Kidding! Seriously, please keep us posted on what you find out. I don’t think I’ve ever known anyone who became a murderer.
Hey. HEY!
I’ve never, ever been to Calgary in my life. OK, we honeymooned in Toronto, but that’s the closest I’ve been!
And my middle name isn’t Wayne, either.
Honest.
Actually, if you’re looking for criminals whose middle name is Wayne, News of the Weird has a lot of them! Just search for “The Classic Middle Name”.
Numpty. You know I meant Ginger Beef. Whose name happened to be Wayne.
Duck all you want, dear. I’m coming for you in a month.
One of my dad’s best friends has killed. He said it was self-defense, but he was convicted of murder.
One of my great-uncles killed a man back in the days when you could get away with it if they deserved it. The guy he shot had threatened to shoot my great-uncles’ kids. So he took the law into his hands.
Another of … well, nevermind you don’t want to know about that.
Note to self: alice likes the rough boys.
sigh
and-
you know this-
how?
Is there something we need to know, LL?
:eek: