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AZJonnie

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1. We all know that whenever Rando Internet Dude says something in such an authoritative way, it must be true

Reply to 634-5789 (Original post)

Thu Apr 30, 2026, 05:27 AM

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It's the INTERNET! People aren't allowed to just make up stuff like this?!?

I'm joking around because the tweet cites no sources for the brother/48 hour claim, nor the watch list claim, nor the authorities being warned about Allen ahead of time claim, it's all just "take my word for it". I have to know the person as an honest arbiter before I'll (sometimes) do that, myself, but to each their own

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Staged 'assassination attempt?' NAH. [View all] 634-5789 Thursday OP

We all know that whenever Rando Internet Dude says something in such an authoritative way, it must be true AZJonnie Thursday #1

Playing a very dangerous game. Next time might succeed. Joinfortmill Thursday #2

Yes, and DUers sussed this out an hour after the incident bucolic_frolic Thursday #3

Ding ding malaise Thursday #8

A few facts are needed lapfog_1 Thursday #4

Regarding the 48 hr. advance notice, I did hear that on the local Cloudhopper Thursday #5

Could we see the evidence that corroborated those claims? Kaleva Thursday #6

This is exactly what I figured happened. tavernier Thursday #7

This is not accurate to what is being reported Melon Thursday #9

"Suspect's brother notified New London police after WHCD" - "AFTER" GreatGazoo Thursday #10

That still counts as staged. intheflow Thursday #11

*IF* this is all true? Then yes, absolutely counts as staged in my book AZJonnie Thursday #12

The family should sue... lame54 Thursday #13