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Who's 'Jack the Snipper?'
Aired August 18, 2003 - 05:49 ET
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FREDRICKA WHITFIELD, CNN ANCHOR: A bizarre case in New Hampshire, there's a possible break in the so-called "Jack the Snipper" case. Police have arrested a University of New Hampshire student, but it is unclear if he is the one who has been slipping into apartments and cutting off women's clothing while they sleep.
More from Kevin Flynn of our affiliate WMUR.
(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)
KEVIN FLYNN, WMUR-TV REPORTER (voice-over): Kristen Sadoric (ph) scans the Sunday papers for details about the latest in Durham's bizarre break-ins. Like many young women in the area, she is hoping that this is the end of the case.
KRISTEN SADORIC, STUDENT: It's creepy. I'm just worried that because it's getting a lot of attention, I don't know, it may even cause more problems.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: It's a small town, and stuff like this doesn't happen in small rural towns in New Hampshire so.
FLYNN: Authorities this week arrested UNH student Gregory Ray on loitering charges. He was allegedly caught peeping into a downtown window Friday. Police won't say if he is the person the papers have dubbed "Jack the Snipper." That person enters women's apartments and while they sleep, cut off their clothes with scissors. Officials do say that Ray is a 'person of interest.'
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: It's not a good thing to have a stalker snipper wandering around campus, you know, disrobing girls.
FLYNN (on camera): Given his flashy nickname and the kinky nature of the crimes, there are many of those in town who thought the whole thing rather comical. However, there are those who believe that the attacks were just a precursor to more serious violence.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: It could be a matter of time before he escalates and so it causes concern certainly.
FLYNN (voice-over): Since June when the incidents began, security has been high and so has the anxiety. Sadoric says she has been locking her doors and she hopes this strange crime spree is finally over.
SADORIC: I don't want to single him out as being the one if he is completely innocent, but, yes, it would be great, especially since in a couple of weeks there's going to be so many more people here.
FLYNN: In Durham, Kevin Flynn, WMUR News 9.
(END VIDEOTAPE)
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Aired August 18, 2003 - 05:49 ET
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.
FREDRICKA WHITFIELD, CNN ANCHOR: A bizarre case in New Hampshire, there's a possible break in the so-called "Jack the Snipper" case. Police have arrested a University of New Hampshire student, but it is unclear if he is the one who has been slipping into apartments and cutting off women's clothing while they sleep.
More from Kevin Flynn of our affiliate WMUR.
(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)
KEVIN FLYNN, WMUR-TV REPORTER (voice-over): Kristen Sadoric (ph) scans the Sunday papers for details about the latest in Durham's bizarre break-ins. Like many young women in the area, she is hoping that this is the end of the case.
KRISTEN SADORIC, STUDENT: It's creepy. I'm just worried that because it's getting a lot of attention, I don't know, it may even cause more problems.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: It's a small town, and stuff like this doesn't happen in small rural towns in New Hampshire so.
FLYNN: Authorities this week arrested UNH student Gregory Ray on loitering charges. He was allegedly caught peeping into a downtown window Friday. Police won't say if he is the person the papers have dubbed "Jack the Snipper." That person enters women's apartments and while they sleep, cut off their clothes with scissors. Officials do say that Ray is a 'person of interest.'
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: It's not a good thing to have a stalker snipper wandering around campus, you know, disrobing girls.
FLYNN (on camera): Given his flashy nickname and the kinky nature of the crimes, there are many of those in town who thought the whole thing rather comical. However, there are those who believe that the attacks were just a precursor to more serious violence.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: It could be a matter of time before he escalates and so it causes concern certainly.
FLYNN (voice-over): Since June when the incidents began, security has been high and so has the anxiety. Sadoric says she has been locking her doors and she hopes this strange crime spree is finally over.
SADORIC: I don't want to single him out as being the one if he is completely innocent, but, yes, it would be great, especially since in a couple of weeks there's going to be so many more people here.
FLYNN: In Durham, Kevin Flynn, WMUR News 9.
(END VIDEOTAPE)
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