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03-28-2009, 09:23
CIA, FBI Investigating
Couple's Attack
Last Edited: Friday, 27 Mar 2009, 6:35 PM EDT
Created On: Friday, 27 Mar 2009, 3:58 PM EDT
Claudia Coffey
LANSDOWNE, Va. - Fear is turning to anger in one Virginia neighborhood as residents continue to look for answers in a murder mystery that left a Green Beret dead and his wife clinging to life.
On Thursday night, thousands turned out in Lansdowne for a community meeting with Loudoun County authorities, and on Friday FOX 5 learned that the FBI and the CIA are both involved in the case. Authorities say they're following up on every lead, but so far they're no closer to solving the mysterious case.
Still, five days after former Green Beret William Bennett and his wife, Cynthia were attacked along Riverside Parkway, there are still more questions than answers.
"I think that our shock in this neighborhood is starting to turn to anger that something like this happened," one neighbor told FOX 5.
A crowd of residents who attended Thursday's meeting was seeking information about an apparent random attack that left Bennett dead and his wife in critical condition.
"I'm curious how safe we are-- those of us who live along the trail," another resident asked.
The sheriff's department walked a fine line of calming those fears and keeping details of the investigation close to the vest.
"We can't rule out anything," said Major Larry Beardsley of the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. "Were they taken from their home and transported to that location? Possibly. Were they attacked there? Probably. Can we rule out home invasion? No, we can't."
FOX 5 has learned that a total of 13 investigators are now working the case around the clock. The CIA and the FBI are involved, mainly due to the couple's military backgrounds, and Mr. Bennett's work as a CIA contractor.
"We're talking to them about any possible angles that could be involved with their work, or their affiliations or government work, and all the agencies are being cooperative," said Kraig Troxell, a Loudoun County Sheriff's Department spokesman.
The sheriff's department is exploring all angles and trying to work quickly to calm the fears of the community.
"Oh, I'm scared, I'm scared now—really scared," said Koom Kim, another resident.
The sheriff's department is offering a $21,000 reward in the case, and they hope that will encourage someone to come forward with information that will help investigators solve the crime.
http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/032709_cia_fbi_investigating_couples_attack
Couple's Attack
Last Edited: Friday, 27 Mar 2009, 6:35 PM EDT
Created On: Friday, 27 Mar 2009, 3:58 PM EDT
Claudia Coffey
LANSDOWNE, Va. - Fear is turning to anger in one Virginia neighborhood as residents continue to look for answers in a murder mystery that left a Green Beret dead and his wife clinging to life.
On Thursday night, thousands turned out in Lansdowne for a community meeting with Loudoun County authorities, and on Friday FOX 5 learned that the FBI and the CIA are both involved in the case. Authorities say they're following up on every lead, but so far they're no closer to solving the mysterious case.
Still, five days after former Green Beret William Bennett and his wife, Cynthia were attacked along Riverside Parkway, there are still more questions than answers.
"I think that our shock in this neighborhood is starting to turn to anger that something like this happened," one neighbor told FOX 5.
A crowd of residents who attended Thursday's meeting was seeking information about an apparent random attack that left Bennett dead and his wife in critical condition.
"I'm curious how safe we are-- those of us who live along the trail," another resident asked.
The sheriff's department walked a fine line of calming those fears and keeping details of the investigation close to the vest.
"We can't rule out anything," said Major Larry Beardsley of the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. "Were they taken from their home and transported to that location? Possibly. Were they attacked there? Probably. Can we rule out home invasion? No, we can't."
FOX 5 has learned that a total of 13 investigators are now working the case around the clock. The CIA and the FBI are involved, mainly due to the couple's military backgrounds, and Mr. Bennett's work as a CIA contractor.
"We're talking to them about any possible angles that could be involved with their work, or their affiliations or government work, and all the agencies are being cooperative," said Kraig Troxell, a Loudoun County Sheriff's Department spokesman.
The sheriff's department is exploring all angles and trying to work quickly to calm the fears of the community.
"Oh, I'm scared, I'm scared now—really scared," said Koom Kim, another resident.
The sheriff's department is offering a $21,000 reward in the case, and they hope that will encourage someone to come forward with information that will help investigators solve the crime.
http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/032709_cia_fbi_investigating_couples_attack