This is just fantastic news. The little 5-year-old boy that was taken hostage in Alabama 7 days ago from a school bus where the bus driver was killed is now safe, free, and with his parents. There aren’t many details yet as to what exactly happened but law enforcement just held a press conference to confirm that Jim Dykes, the kidnapper, is dead.

According to the press conference, after negotiations had deteriorated Dykes was seen with a gun and the FBI agents felt the child, known only as Ethan, was in imminent danger. They apparently stormed the bunker and rescued the child. Reports of a loud explosion have been heard but no detail has been given as to how Dykes was killed or what transpired in the bunker.

I’ll update this thread with more detail once I find out exactly what happened. But here again, after 7 days, the good men and women of law enforcement have rescued this 5-year-old alive and killed a very bad dude – and they deserve our gratitude.




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tinlizzieowner
tinlizzieowner

Like I said a few hours ago.

He was white, he had 'issues' with the government, was a nut, he used a gun, he was a Nam era Vet. Now, let's add 'he listened to conservative talk radio' to the mix.

Perfect package. If the Huff Po and the other liberal rags aren't running with this 'package' already, they soon will be. ;-)

1972patriot
1972patriot

Yeah... I just don't get it, the story went like this: No information can be released because Dykes has access to the internet and TV. YET... it was quickly reported that "He was white, he had 'issues' with the government, was a nut, he used a gun, he was a Nam era Vet and he listened to conservative talk radio".

During a press conference, we were told that Dykes had a complex story and he felt this was the only way to have it heard. YET... during the press conference announcing his death, no questions surrounding his demands would be answered. Why the stonewalling? The assailant is now dead, correct? What is the excuse now?

It is gonna be interesting to hear the rest of the story drip out.

NCHokie02
NCHokie02

I'm waiting for the onslaught from the liberal left here, my wife read an article that said the offender listened to conservative talk radio very loudly during the day neighbors said.

1972patriot
1972patriot

It's odd to me, that being the vile, anti-social menace as reported, a lot of folks sure seems to know a lot about him.

Steve Nance
Steve Nance

Flash grenade. Enter the bunker. Secure the child. Blow away the offender. Next story. What's going on in N. Korea, Iran, Benghazi investigation???? Move along; nothing more to see here. Do your friggin' job on the important stuff that affects our way of life and total being. Thank you.

chatterbox365
chatterbox365

Go start your own blog and do it yourself. You obviously found this post worthy enough to read and comment about it. Good grief.

Randi Starr
Randi Starr

"He believed that aliens were being kept by the U.S. government, and they were threatening to take America's weapons". After listening to other people in his town talk about him seems he had mental issues for sometime and everyone turned and looked away.

sjmom
sjmom

Praise the Lord the child is okay.

tinlizzieowner
tinlizzieowner

I'm wrong, O'Reilly didn't start his show with this. Probably didn't feel like altering his script. ;-) ;-)

1217Chic
1217Chic

Thank God.....The bastard should have been done with when he killed the dog with a pipe.

tinlizzieowner
tinlizzieowner

Apparently, the cops were called numerous times on this character and did little, if anything.

TLaMana
TLaMana

Of course he wouldn't give up the kid. He knew once he did he was dead.

Laurel
Laurel

God I thought this was never going to end. That poor little boy. Glad the killer kidnapper is dead. I know that's not Christian but I can't help it in this instance.

57thunderbird
57thunderbird

Saved the taxpayers a lot of money on a trial.Plus,as Orangeone stated earlier,his chances of recidivism is 0%.

Laurel
Laurel

Good points! I don't like wishing people dead but some deserve it. That guy really is a blatant example of why we need to do something about the mental health laws in this country. He proves it even more so than Sandy Hook shootings IMO.

57thunderbird
57thunderbird

I would never wish somebody dead either,but he did kill the bus driver who was trying to protect the kids.I agree that the mental health issue in this country needs to be looked at very closely.

Ray
Ray

And the police were able to accomplish this without

nosilasunny
nosilasunny

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

tinlizzieowner
tinlizzieowner

I posted this on the Obama shot gun topic about an hour ago.

"I'm going to get out ahead of this story before the anti-gun nuts do.

Breaking story:

'White gun nut with strong anti-government views' who kidnapped boy and killed bus driver with a gun is dead, boy recovered from bunker unharmed'.

Watch for it. It should be appearing on your favorite liberal rag anytime now. I sat down to watch 'The Five' on Fox and they (Fox News) 'milked' this story for the entire length of what would have been 'The Five'. If Fox mentioned his "strong anti-government views" at least 4 times, Obama and the libs are going to have a field day with it.".

I'm surprised Obama hasn't been on TV yet talking about the need for more 'gun control' in the light of this. That will probably happen tomorrow. I imagine it takes a little time for Valerie Jarrett to write his talking points for him. ;-) ;-)

57thunderbird
57thunderbird

Fox is beginning to sound an awful lot like the rest of the MSM at times.Very disappointing.Of course they do still have Rove as a contributor.Speaks volumes.

tinlizzieowner
tinlizzieowner

You know, I'm beginning to wonder myself? Shep Smith just made a reference to the "anti-government views" too? His 'government views' have absolutely nothing to do with this story. No more than the fact that he was a Viet Nam era Vet.

There's something going on here. God I hope that Fox isn't going to try to appeal to more liberals after the President's attack on them, instead of the other way around. :-(

tinlizzieowner
tinlizzieowner

They are scouring his e-mails and checking his voting records, right now.

57thunderbird
57thunderbird

Will the be calling him a member of the Tea Party next?Certainly makes one wonder?I agree that there is something that doesn't smell right.

Randi Starr
Randi Starr

So are you saying they stormed the bunker without guns????? Amazing./sarcasm.I play with ya.....8*)

tinlizzieowner
tinlizzieowner

You must be. I didn't say anything about the cops? ;-)

Apparently, they could see into the bunker. They haven't been talking about that much.

tinlizzieowner
tinlizzieowner

Wait for it. ;-)

He was white, he had 'issues' with the government, was a nut, he used a gun, he was a Nam era Vet. Perfect package.

Randi Starr
Randi Starr

I was..............priming for the big lib attack...............lol

Orangeone
Orangeone

It's taking AF1 a little longer to get out of MN after his gun control spew, but he's on his way! Never let a crisis go to waste.

Ray
Ray

I almost went to protest the Tyrant O' the White House. Did you?

Ray
Ray

I am not talking about people who are getting help for stresses in life, but those who harm themselves or others.

Orangeone
Orangeone

Psychotropic drugs is not the same as mental illness though. It is only recently that the drug companies have released those warnings about certain drugs can cause suicidal and violent thoughts.

It's best not to rush to judgment on "mental illness" as others have done with "guns". Just because someone is in therapy doesn't mean they shouldn't have a gun. Women who have been assaulted may and should be receiving therapy and I wouldn't want them disarmed. Rapists return to their victims.

Women who have had a baby may be suffering from postpartum depression. Again, I would not want her unarmed while she is receiving therapy. People who need assistance will not seek it if they believe they will lose their freedoms.

The same holds true for our veterans. If they need therapy and other assistance, it cannot be at the cost of their liberties. The effects of drugs needs to be studied much better than they have been.

Ray
Ray

There is a lot I disagree with Emmer on. I disagree about his take on mental illness not being a factor in those gun deaths. I think psychotropic drugs most definitely do play a part.

Orangeone
Orangeone

That's a good one! Did you see Emmer has filed initial paperwork for the 2014 gubernatorial race?

Orangeone
Orangeone

Would you trust our local MSM not to publish your name, address, whether you have a permit to purchase and/or permit to carry, names and ages of your kids???? Not me, they are drooling all over themselves that MN is in the spotlight on gun control, including the FOX station.

Orangeone
Orangeone

Nah, better to work and earn money than risk getting shot by his Mpls supporters!

tinlizzieowner
tinlizzieowner

Bingo! The late night (liberal) talk shows will be running with this before the night is over. O'Reilly will be on the air in 20 minutes. Anybody want to bet he starts his show with this topic. ;-)

AimToMisbehave
AimToMisbehave

Wonderful news. I hope the poor kid is warm and safe with his family now, and gets all the help he'll need to recover from such a horrible experience.

Orangeone
Orangeone

I hope this family does not use their child to help Barky push his gun control narrative

JohnMartin Mull
JohnMartin Mull

I call dibs on his crisis seed bank and bug out bag. You can have his Glenn Beck coffee mugs and survival shelter.

Conservative_Utopia
Conservative_Utopia

Perhaps you should take the unimaginable torture the kid's parents went through. Might add some value to your outlook on life.

bjohnson55
bjohnson55

What a stupid thing to say, do you live with your head up your ass like that all of the time or do you plead temporary insanity?

Nukeman60
Nukeman60

People who live with their heads up their a$$es, pull them out only long enough to stick them up Obama's in order to vote.

Southnsoul
Southnsoul

WHOOO HOOOOO!!! Our prayers have been granted!!

DebbyX
DebbyX

They were supposed to be pumping oxygen down there and sending coloring books and crayons. Why didn't they pump some ether in to subdue them and then go in? Couldn't this have been done say, 6 days ago?

Thank goodness the boy is safe!

Nukeman60
Nukeman60

I thought that from day one, when I heard they were communicating through an exhaust pipe. Some odorless, colorless, knock out gas while he was sleeping would have harmed no one, yet solved the problem immediately.

Curious, it's another case where the government can use a "white, pro-gun, anti-government" nutcase, who conveniently died, in order to push their agenda.

Orangeone
Orangeone

You make a great point! It will be interesting to learn more of the details.