As more facts become known, it has become increasingly clear that Jerad and Amanda Miller who killed two police officers execution style and then killed a bystander in a Las Vegas Walmart were right wing conspiracy nutcases encouraged no doubt by the inflammatory language of Tea Party leaders and shameless Republicans like Ted Cruz and others of that ilk. GOP leaders continue to refuse to accept the reality that insanity is the norm of a good segment of the party base and that their inflammatory language can tragically be the match that lights the fuse for violence. The Raw Story looks at what has become known about this deranged killers. Here are highlights:
A man who gunned down two police officers and a man Sunday in Las Vegas left behind social media postings that show his concerns over Benghazi, chemtrails, gun control laws, and the government’s treatment of rancher Cliven Bundy.
Neighbors identified Jerad and Amanda Miller as the suspects who shot the officers execution-style as they ate lunch at a pizza restaurant, and then shot a man outside a Walmart in the same plaza.
The couple’s apartment was searched Monday morning, and authorities in Lafayette, Indiana, confirmed that Las Vegas police had contacted them about the case.
Witnesses said the couple announced the shootings were the start of a revolution and draped the victims’ bodies with American Revolution-era Gadsden flags — bearing the slogan “Don’t tread on me” — that have become symbols of the Tea Party movement.
The couple exchanged gunfire with police as they pursued them into the store, but Amanda Miller apparently shot her husband to death before turning the gun on herself.
Jerad Miller’s last Facebook post, made Saturday, hinted at the couple’s plans. “The dawn of a new day. May all of our coming sacrifices be worth it,” he posted.
Another photo shows Amanda Miller holding a pair of books — “Shooter’s Bible” and “Extreme Survival” — she received last Christmas from her grandmother, and she posted a pair of photos of herself firing an AK-47 at a shooting range in December.
Jerad Miller outlined his political views, which were largely based on conspiracy theories promoted by Fox News and Alex Jones, in his social media postings, and he posted frequently about firearms and violent revolution.
“We can hope for peace,” he posted June 2. “We must, however, prepare for war. We face an enemy that is not only well funded, but who believe they fight for freedom and justice. Those of us who know the truth and dare speak it, know that the enemy we face are indeed our brothers. Even though they share the same masters as we all do. They fail to recognize the chains that bind them. To stop this oppression, I fear, can only be accomplished with bloodshed.”
Neighbors said the couple spoke frequently about their guns and anti-government views, and they also made racist statements.
“They were handing out white-power propaganda and were talking about doing the next Columbine,” said neighbor Brandon Moore.
Jerad Miller sketched out his interests with the groups and individuals he “liked” on Facebook, including Operation American Spring, Alliance Defending Freedom, the National Rifle Association, The Heritage Foundation, Rand Paul 2016, Three Percenter Nation, and Ron Paul.
Amanda Miller also “liked” Ron Paul, Freedom Works, and Three Percenter Nation, in addition to various paranormal groups, Stop Amnesty, and Drudge Report.
What is really frightening is that there could well be other Jerad and Amanda Millers out in the public who are likewise being subtly encouraged towards violence by Fox News and other inflammatory "news" outlets.
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