Colorado Couple Seriously Injured While Driving as Package Found on Windshield Suddenly Explodes
- Posted on January 8, 2012 at 7:11pm by
Christopher Santarelli
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(The Blaze/AP) A bomb that seriously injured two people in a Colorado town was left beside their car in a paper bag with their names written on it, police said Sunday.
Allyson Stone, 44, and her husband, 59-year-old Christopher Stone, were hospitalized with burns after the explosion on Saturday in Lafayette. No other information about the couple or the device had been released.
The couple found the bag as they were preparing to drive to Boulder, and they put it in the car with them, police said. Christopher Stone told investigators it exploded as his wife began to open it when they had driven about a block.
9 News reports that officers say they have a suspect, but haven’t released any details.
About 20 homes were evacuated as police investigated. Residents were allowed to return about eight hours later when no other explosives were found. Police have said they believe the Stones were the target and that the public wasn’t in danger.
Allyson Stone received death threats in 2010 after a dog bit her and the case went to court, The Denver Post reported. The dog could have been put to death under vicious-animal statutes but was spared. Authorities have said they don‘t believe the explosion was related to that incident but hadn’t ruled it out.
The FBI and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were assisting in the investigation.
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pdw
Posted on January 9, 2012 at 2:15pmIf I took every threat on my life as a warning I would be crazy by now. No; most people would not think that finding a bag with their name on it to be strange or something to worry about. It takes a lot of hate to do something like this to anyone anytime.
Report Post »gmoneytx
Posted on January 9, 2012 at 10:46amWhy would they pick up a paper bag and put it in their car in the first place???
This smells funny!
Report Post »Secret Squirrel
Posted on January 9, 2012 at 12:04pm.
Report Post »I’m guessing there is more to the story than the police are telling.
If I found a bag with my name on it, I’d look too.
But people aren’t trying to kill me………………………are they?
Salute
Posted on January 9, 2012 at 9:47amobama found out they were going to vote republican and sent them a present
Report Post »Pro-Palin
Posted on January 9, 2012 at 8:05amHmmm , people or dogs first? If the movtivation of this crime is over a dog bite and as a professional belive the dog should be put down then for the sake of others she os probably rite. But to set a bomb because you disagree is just to stupid , terroristic and crazy.
Report Post »CJHames
Posted on January 9, 2012 at 7:30amI must say I have to agree. There are three things that I am sick to death of already: those idiotic “that was so 42 seconds ago …” cell phone commercials, the Iowa Caucus and Ron Paul.
ENOUGH ALREADY.
You Ron Paul people are as bad – or maybe even worse – than the “Barack Obama Is Our Saviour” morons we’ve put up with the last four years. Give it a rest.
Report Post »grannyrecipe
Posted on January 9, 2012 at 6:45amIf you have had death threats and then all of the sudden there appears an unsigned package with your name on it, isn’t that a little obvious?
Report Post »RedDawn2012
Posted on January 9, 2012 at 1:35amFLASH: Illinois has just passed a law that anyone who sends OR receives a package must show ID and fill out a comprehensive form and sign it. That should stop all this nonsense.
Report Post »Ben
Posted on January 9, 2012 at 4:25pm@rREDDAWN2012 FLASH: do you think a package beside the car was put there by the post office? ILLINOIS is the land of stupid regulations that are ineffectual. Those who will fill out forms for security are destined to fill out forms without security. Only law abiding citizens will fill out the forms.
Report Post »Ben
Posted on January 9, 2012 at 4:27pmOh yeah, why is filling out a form necessary to safely RECEIVE A PACKAGE?
Report Post »BlessedONE333
Posted on January 9, 2012 at 1:31amtypical mass satanic media… they say things like “the victim had death threats” really? why? she is a vet tech – ? ? ? ? did she put down a dog and the owner came back for revenge or what?
WHERE IS THE MOTIVE? threats for what? Is she a patriot? A Tea Party member? or is she a democrat who‘s working for obama’s side?
where is the ATF?
this is colorado so the CIA must be involved too!
lol
Report Post »thegreatcarnac
Posted on January 9, 2012 at 12:09amShouldn’t leave those taco lunches in the sun for too long.
Report Post »RightThinking1
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 11:32pmI suppose I’m very conventional….., but am I the only one that noticed that he is 15 years older than she?
Report Post »raoul del norte
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 11:56pmYep…Younger women, older whiskey! BTW, such an age difference was “conventional” until not too long ago. I know a number of couples like that and they seem, generally, to have the happiest marriages.
Report Post »porquepine
Posted on January 9, 2012 at 1:37pmHappy indeed.. LOL
Report Post »the_ancient
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 11:21pmQuick, put the TSA out side of every Parking lot to use Xrays on all Motorists
We must stop these terrorists at all costs. freedom be damned!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »lma_mikey
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 9:49pmSurveillance will be coming to your neighborhood, beware. It’s for your own good. Someone may wish you ill. Just give up your freedom so the government will provide your security, guns will be useless/ yeah.
Report Post »TDOM
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 10:15pmman – what the heck can we do – thats xactly how it starts
Report Post »merchantsailor
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 11:03pmGuvmint at work 8 HOURS till folks let back in their homes 8 hours? How long does it take to look for a bomb? just sayin
Report Post »THE TRUTH SHALL MAKE YOU FREE
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 9:16pmI live here in Boulder and wouldn‘t be surprised if the victims weren’t Ron Paul suppoters targeted by romney and santorum supporters.
Report Post »ThoreauHD
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 9:28pmNo conservatives live in Boulder. Try again.
Report Post »THE TRUTH SHALL MAKE YOU FREE
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 9:38pm@ignorant..
Report Post »very few live here….And I’m one of the few.
Regdunlop
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 9:51pmCan we have one story where Ron Paul does not get brought up?
Report Post »GoodvsEvil
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 9:51pm@the truth
Your comment is a bit harsh. Anyway..isnt it the radical, in your face Ron Paul supporters who are more likely to do something like this. If you dont agree with what they say…they EXPLODE onto you!!
RomneyWordsworth
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 9:56pmConspiracy much? Seriously, I’m a RP fan, but some of us (you) tend to be exactly what everyone else hates about him, and aren’t helping our cause For starters. how about some dadgum consistency? We rail against others making prejudicial judgments about prisoners of the so called war on terror, but you have no problem blindly accusing a group of people of attempted murder, WITH ZERO EVIDENCE! And, this is solely on the fact that they don’t also support Ron Paul? You obviously haven‘t been paying attention to much of Paul’s core beliefs or convictions, or you just like to tell people you support him, because it makes you feel smart, or cool. Grow the freak up already.
Report Post »GoodvsEvil
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 10:05pm@THOREAUHD
Report Post »God Bless crux sancti Patris Benedicti! Crux Sacra sit mihi Lux! I love your metal…Pax.
THE TRUTH SHALL MAKE YOU FREE
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 10:11pm@romneythewannabeRonPaul
Report Post »I don’t care what you hate or what you like, freedom of speech is exactly that, you panty wasted morons that complain we turn you off from Ron Paul are lying to yourselves, plenty of times RP supporters have laid out facts and what he stands for with complete kindness and what do they get? They get you progressive liberals masquerading as conservative calling us paulbots and dope smokers, you clowns have a double standard..your problem is that people call you on it you losers…and by the way, If your to stupid to figure out Ron Paul is the only conservative running, you never will. So go vote for your big gov warwhores and keep complaining about the problems with this country.
beckwill
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 9:11pmFirst it’s a random package, next it’s a random child. Don’t laugh it off, you know I’m right.
Report Post »Talmid of Yeshua
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 8:36pmLet me get this straight…. they found a paper bag outside their car with their names on it… and they just picked it up, with not even thinking about it, put it their car, drove off, then decided to open it?
If these two people die, they should both be awarded the Darwin Award.
People, always be aware of your surroundings. I’ve received many comments from friends and family about me always being alert, always looking over my shoulder, and always paying attention to details. It has saved me many times. I will not be a victim.
Report Post »the_ancient
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 11:23pmYes, Always be scared of your Shadow
Every UPS/Fedex/Mail Carrier man is a bomber, we need to stop all package delivery.
The Fact of the matter is your more likely to get hit by lighting, win the lottery, or get hit in the head by a falling meteor than die in a bomb attack on US Soil
Report Post »dontbotherme
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 8:36pmBurns are extraordinarily painful. I pray, through God’s loving mercy, that they heal quickly & that the person who attempted to murder them is caught & justice is served.
Report Post »pamela kay
Posted on January 9, 2012 at 2:56amDONTBOTHERME, I will do the same. There is no reason to second guess this. Until the facts come out we should just pray for them and concentrate on finding those responsible and hold them accountable.
Report Post »USAMEDIC3008
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 8:14pmAre thay saying that the dog may have left
Report Post »the bomb
German Shepard,Irish Setter,Afgan Hound,What?
LeeroyJenkins
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 8:19pmHezbollah mutt is my guess.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 8:36pmShite-Zu
Report Post »junior1971
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 8:07pmOh, they insanity! This is a complete obama-nation!
Report Post »Collbuzz
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 7:56pmNot that anyone deserves this,but who puts a package from an unknown source inside their car? It’s starting and we all better be LOTS more vigilant. I pray for their recovery.
Report Post »normbal
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 8:42pmExactly. Couldn’t agree more with your assessment. This should be a lesson to EVERYONE.
If you find a random package, parcel, bag, with YOUR name on it, put it in someone ELSE’S car.
Then report it to the proper authorities.
Jeez.
Report Post »UrbanCombatSurvivor
Posted on January 9, 2012 at 1:30amI hate having to agree with you here, because it means we‘re staring into the face of the storm I’ve been so worried about coming, but I think you’re right. Violence is coming on a scale none of us has ever seen before, and I hope I’m wrong, but I don’t think the world will be ready for a storm like the one I see…
Report Post »larrylarrylarry
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 7:54pmThose bomb squad outfits are pretty snazzy. I would like to wear one just as a fashion statement.
Report Post »Quagaar Warrior
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Report Post »The ATF is involved?
They probably set the bomb themselves at the behest of Eric Holder!
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imsteph
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 10:02pmMore likely than not.
Report Post »whatthecrazy
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 7:31pmWell lets get used to our new world…………
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 7:53pmObamaLand!
Report Post »oriondma05
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 7:23pmLet me guess, it was Tea Partiers or Sarah Palin?
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 7:29pmSomeone has already begun the blame game on it. Soon enough the Tea Party and anyone who stands againt the admin will receive the blame even if it turns out to be someone else.
Report Post »82dAirborne
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 8:07pmNope. It was Pres. Bush!
Report Post »TXPilot
Posted on January 8, 2012 at 7:21pmWell, it most definitely wasn’t a Happy Meal on their hood.
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