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2007-03-21 -Lurid Crime Tales-

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Posted by tipper 2007-03-21 10:30|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 It was revealed there were two marks on Woolmer's throat after he was found unconscious and lying in his hotel room

It wudn't me! I have an alibi!

Posted by Count Dracula">Count Dracula 2007-03-21 13:49|| 2007-03-21 13:49|| Front Page Top

#2 Jamaican police have made it clear no one is above suspicion but Pakistan officials insist the team would still head home from the World Cup on Saturday.

"It would be Humiliating if we weren't allowed to return!"

Posted by Seafarious">Seafarious 2007-03-21 14:18|| 2007-03-21 14:18|| Front Page Top

#3 Time to get 'em all in a room and discuss LegOver by Sage, the Sargeant should bring a Tappey.

Posted by Shipman">Shipman 2007-03-21 19:07|| 2007-03-21 19:07|| Front Page Top

#4 Poison found in Woolmer's room

Cricket's worst nightmare could just be beginning. After the shame of match-fixing and betting controversies, there is a growing possibility of murder - that of Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer.

Already the Jamaica police have said his death was ''suspicious'' and are launching a full investigation into the sinister developments.

Police have reportedly found traces of poison on the floor of Woolmer's hotel room. There was blood on his cheek and eyes and scratches on his neck.

''There is now sufficient information to continue a full investigation of the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr Woolmer, which we are now treating as suspicious,'' said Jamaica deputy commissioner of police Mark Shields.

The postmortem report, expected to solve the riddle of Woolmer's death, was inconclusive and further investigations are being carried out by a toxicologist and a histologist, who will examine the body tissue.

Several persons close to the coach, including the Pakistan physio, were interrogated by homicide detectives but police said none were seen as serious suspects.

The police isn't as yet calling it a murder, but the air is thick with talk of this possibility.

Posted by John Frum 2007-03-21 19:52|| 2007-03-21 19:52|| Front Page Top

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