HEAR YE, HEAR YE, HEAR YE! From: Nancy Lord Subject: GA Statement Re: Centennial Park Bombing On April 26, 1996, Robert Starr and James McCranie were arrested and charged by federal agents with conspiracy and possession of an unregistered explosive device (pipe bombs). According to the government's own testimony (and the press), the pipe bombs of the accused are similar in construction to the one used at the [Centennial] Olympic Park in Atlanta on July 27th. The U.S. government's witness (BATF Agent Steve Gills) also testified under oath that Starr had no knowledge of such evidence being placed on his property, and that McCranie stated that he wanted nothing to do with making pipe bombs. The government has also stated in their response to the defense attorney's motions that the confidential informants had "participated" in the burying of evidence on Starr's property. We were concerned that the illegal activities of these informants were not over. During the first week after the arrests, we provided the FBI, at their request, information about them, including photographs. Starr, McCranie, and now Troy Spain, are now being held without bond until their trial which begins on Sep 3. Against the written protests of the defense, Starr and McCranie were relocated to the U.S. Penitentiary in Atlanta, GA shortly before the Olympics, at the request of the U.S. Marshall Service, for "security reasons". No further details were given. Upon learning of the tragedy at the [Centennial] Olympic Park at about [1:15] a.m. July 27th, we immediately began going over evidence from our investigation concerning the Robert Starr case. Based on news reports concerning a pipe bomb made of galvanized steel with nails attached and a white male with a soft southern accent, we became concerned that the tragedy might be linked to individuals who we learned of through our investigation on the Macon case who fit this profile. The U.S. District Court gag order issued at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, approximately 7 hours before the bombing, prohibits us from disclosing more about these suspects. At about 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, we telephoned the FBI in Atlanta, the Atlanta police, and the federal security agency called SOLEC, and told them that we were aware of suspects who know about and have made pipe bombs. We also offered to listen to the 911 tape and compare it with voice recordings of the individuals, and show our pictures of these men to any eyewitnesses. The FBI official told us they were "too busy" to speak with us and would not give us any more information. On Saturday, we began to observe footage of our Bob's arrest, and heard that a "militia connection" was suspected. Robert Starr gave a taped statement from the federal penitentiary. Mr. Starr stated that the perpetrators should be hung. His analysis of news clips suggested that the perpetrator had to be familiar with security measures, and that it might have been done by informants who are known to have instigated illegal activity in Georgia in the past. If he listened to the 911 tape, he might recognize the voice, he said, and he offered to assist the government in any way possible to find the culprit. On Sunday morning at 10:00 EST we held a press conference at the federal building in Macon, played Mr. Starr's statement for the news media, and told them (within the limits of the gag order) of our suspicions and that our calls had not been returned. Several reporters questioned ACOG officials during their 5:00 p.m. press conference as to why the lead provided by the Georgia militia had not been followed. They claimed that all leads were being investigated, but looked rather uncomfortable throughout the conference, which was peppered with questions from reporters concerning the Fourth Amendment and constitutional rights. As of 8:00 a.m. on Monday morning, law enforcement agencies have still failed to returned our phone calls. However, we have spoken with and have given the same information to news media from all over the world since 6 p.m. Saturday: WMAZ, Macon Georgia Macon Telegraph Associated Press Dallas Morning News Orlando Sentinel Toronto Sun Sacramento Bee Fox 23 TV, Macon CNN, Atlanta RTL television, Germany Atlanta Journal & Constitution KLM television, Germany Inside Edition The Wall Street Journal French television Newsday Australian TV Focus TV WABC, AM 770 New York WMAZ, AM 940 Macon ITN British Television CBS News Several additional radio shows, including KRLD 1080 AM of Dallas, are scheduled. However, the feds are hitting back. We are told from patriots outside of the Macon area that the network feed started hitting Bobby and Jimmy hard after 11:00 p.m. Sunday. If anyone might have been in Centennial Park on Friday night, or has any other information that might help in solving this terrible crime, please contact us using the information below. When conducting and investigation, one usually asks the question, "Who benefits?". The pipe bombming in Atlanta has the potential of damaging the Starr, McCranie and Spain defense although they have the perfect alibi (held for trial without bond in a U.S. Pen.). Also, the results of the bombing has led to military personnel on every major street corner of Atlanta while government officials call for more money, manpower, international co-operation, and yes, authority over our lives. The freedom movement (Militia, Patriots, etc.) have spoken out against this policy for years. Nor would any Georgia militiaman wish to jeopardize the upcoming Macon trial. We believe that since only one of three manufactured pipe bombs exploded, the idiot who committed this crime wanted even more death and destruction than what was received. It is for this reason, we fear that before the Atlanta Olympics are over, these criminals may strike again... somewhere in Georgia. J.J. Johnson Citizens' Defense League P.O. Box 7223 Macon, Georgia 31209-7223 Phone: 912-788-6272 Fax: 912-785-1809 E-mail: league@macon.mindspring.com