CHASE THE DEVIL
How to Catch a Mail Bomber
The hunt is in its earliest stages. But, former top investigators say, there are important clues about the identity of the terrorist who sent bombs to CNN, the Clintons, and more.
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The long trail of mail bombs sent to the top echelon of current and former Democratic Party officials has federal authorities scrambling to find the would-be killer or killers before they strike again. The FBI says more bombs could be lurking out there and that the “investigation is of the highest priority” for the bureau. So what do the feds do next? The Daily Beast spoke to former intelligence and law enforcement officials to sketch out how that investigation will play out and what the available evidence shows already.
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