Thursday, December 22, 2011

Update: Murder Suspect Caught

     According to reports, Daniel Draper, the suspect in the murder of Linford Dick, was apprehended in Winnemucca, NV today at 5:10 p.m.
     More information can be found here.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Update: Homicide Victim Identified

     The Reno FBI has identified the the homicide victim as Linford Dick of Battle Mountain, NV.  The FBI is searching for murder suspect Daniel Draper.
     More information can be found here and here.

Murder at Battle Mountain Band

     According to police, there has been a possible homicide at the Battle Mountain Band Indian colony.
     Daniel James Draper, 47, is being sought in connection with the crime.  He may be driving a black, 2001 Ford Ranger pickup with possible Nevada license plate, NR8764.
     More information can be found here and here.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

BIA Holds Meetings, Red Tape Strangles Claims

     The Bureau of Indian Affairs held meetings in Elko and Fallon to answer why the distribution of the claims had been halted and why final distribution is planned for 2012.  Quality assurance is the answer for delays.  The BIA has posted this Question and Answer sheet on the Western Shoshone Claims website.