LPD Case #21-00401257: On Monday, January 4, 2021, the victim, Julian F. Wheeler — a Lakewood, Washington, resident, and former 2020 Presidential Elector — found a note on the porch of his home. It contained the message “MAGA DEATH TO ELECTORS.” Upon in-person contact with Lakewood Police and an on-site investigation, evidence was secured. The case remains active. Tips or information can be called into the Lakewood Police Department at (253) 830-5000.
Don Doman says
I think we should all be worried about the madness of the Trump cult.
Steve says
Agree. BLM may have looted a target, but these people are really out there doing terrorist stuff. The election wasn’t even rigged, they are just deranged.
Chris says
Just as a point of clarification: The BLM/Antifa riots didn’t just “loot a Walmart.” It caused over 2 billion in property damage, the most costly riots in the history of our country. There were also many deaths caused by those riots. I view any riot as destructive, counterproductive and heinous, but it’s important to state facts when making assertions.
Mona Peterson says
LOL–LUDICROUS….YOU MUST WATCH FAUX TV.
Chris says
I didn’t say what my political persuasion was–because I stated some facts you immediately became emotional and insulting. I wonder what your political affiliation is? Here is a bit more information for you, try to stay calm as you read it…
From Wikipedia:
Nevertheless, arson, vandalism, and looting between May 26 and June 8 were tabulated to have caused $1–2 billion in insured damages nationally—the highest recorded damage from civil disorder in U.S. history, “eclipsing the record set in Los Angeles in 1992 after the acquittal of the police officers who brutalized Rodney King.”
From the NY Post:
Riots sparked by the police killing of George Floyd could cost insurance companies $1 billion to $2 billion — possibly making them the most expensive in US history, an industry group says.
The potentially record-setting insured losses piled up as the demonstrations sometimes descended into looting, arson and vandalism in more than 20 states across the country from May 26 to June 8, according to the Insurance Information Institute.
“It’s not just happening in one city or state — it’s all over the country,” Loretta L. Worters, a spokeswoman for the group, told Axios, which first reported on the estimates Wednesday. “And this is still happening, so the losses could be significantly more.”
The cost of the damage could surpass that of the 1992 Los Angeles riots following the acquittal of the cops who beat Rodney King. That violence led to $775 million in insured losses at the time, or more than $1.4 billion in today’s dollars, according to the institute known as Triple-I.
From the Washington Times:
Property damage from riots in 140 U.S. cities following George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis police custody will cost the insurance industry more than any other violent demonstrations in recent history, according to a new analysis released by Axios on Wednesday.
Those events will result in at least $1 billion to $2 billion of paid insurance claims, the news organization said in the report. The amount tops the $1.4 billion record set in 1992 by week-long riots in Los Angeles following the acquittal of police officers accused of brutally beating Rodney King.
“A company called Property Claim Services (PCS) has tracked insurance claims related to civil disorder since 1950. It classifies anything over $25 million in insured losses as a ‘catastrophe,’ and reports that the unrest this year (from May 26 to June 8) will cost the insurance industry far more than any prior one,” the report noted.
Chris says
This demonstrates there are radicals on the fringes of both parties. We’ve seen it in the riots over the summer (causing the largest property losses in history from riots), and last week’s rioters breaching the Capitol. It’s all very depressing.
P Rose says
We really need to listen to the radicals and understand their thinking so we can find common ground to unify our nation. Afterall, just about 1/2 of the voters supported the current POTUS.
Orion66 says
Listen to the “Radicals”? Yes, on both extremes of the political spectrum.
Mary Clare says
I can only imagine how I’d feel to have myself or my family anonymously threatened, due to the fact I’d performed my civic duty. This kind of extremism is horrifying. I’ve spent four plus years saddened and appalled by the hatred and name calling and falsehoods coming from some of our elected leadership. I hope for calmer and saner future years, the pandemic alone means we need to focus on other things rather than actions such as attacking our neighbors who have committed no wrongdoing in serving as electors.
Mona Peterson says
Omgoodness,I think Don’s correct. Trump and his supporters still have plans of evil, nastiness and violence ahead for USA. Listen to his last sentence in that speech. Research his past history,this is VENGEFUL petulant creature.
Scooter says
I find leaving a death threat deplorable, especially for a person who was selected by the Legislature to cast the ballot for the winner of votes for the Presidential Election.
Kudos to the State for following the process.
I do pray people not to jump to finding all Trump Supporters guilty as anyone can write a threat and sign it from another group.
I will be interested in hearing who is arrested for this and if not a Trumper will this be reported ?
Observation–
I watched for months as BLM,Antifa (aka Black Panthers) protest,riot in many cities with chants of deaths and “burn it down” numerous times.
Where was the outcry then for arrests?
Prayers to all my fellow Americans..
Orion66 says
How did you get Blk Panthers out of BLM and/or Antifa???
C J larsen says
How do you equate antifa with black panthers? Antifa = anti fascist. My generation of Americans fought a war to eliminate fascism From the world. Now we are supposed to be pro fascist?
Scooter says
Orion66,
I linked BLM to Black Panthers from the t-shirt worn by a young student in South Seattle interviewed by KOMO in 2018 for activities to help her community (Not far from where I grew up).
The T-shirt stated BLM but the background was picture of armed fist and the words:
Black Panthers, 50th Anniversary!
I wondered and saw the shirt being worn by many young students while visiting friends in Rainier Valley later and could tell it wasn’t a one time shirt.
C J
Sir, Thank you for serving and battling Facism and I too swore allegiance to defend the country.
No, we are not to be pro-facist
I had read some members of the old Black Panthers were supporting Antifa, thus without source I cànnot say how a facist group tied into organization that says it is anti-facist.