http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/26/nyregion/gilberto-valle-accused-in-plot-to-kidnap-women-and-cook-them.html?smid=FB-nytimes&WT.mc_id=NY-E-FB-SM-LIN-OHI-102512-NYT-NA&WT.mc_ev=click&_r=0
QuoteA New York police officer was arrested Wednesday in Queens by the Federal Bureau of Investigation after he discussed cooking and eating female body parts, according to a criminal complaint.
The evidence against the officer, a six-year veteran of the New York Police Department, consists of e-mails and instant messages in which he was "discussing plans to kidnap, rape, torture, kill, cook and eat body parts of a number of women," according to the complaint against the officer, Gilberto Valle.
The complaint suggests that Officer Valle, who worked in the 26th Precinct in Manhattan and lives in Forest Hills, Queens, never followed through on any of the acts he is accused of discussing. He was charged with federal kidnapping conspiracy, and is expected to appear in Federal District Court in Manhattan on Thursday afternoon. Officer Valle, who is married, joined the force in July 2006.
In one message to a co-conspirator, Officer Valle wrote that he was contemplating cooking a person "over a low heat, keep her alive as long as possible," according to the complaint.
"The allegations in the complaint really need no description from us," Mary E. Galligan, the F.B.I.'s acting assistant director, said in a statement. "They speak for themselves. It would be an understatement merely to say Valle's own words and actions were shocking."
The criminal complaint describes two separate episodes in which Officer Valle discussed abducting women. In each case it appears that the women knew the officer vaguely.
In an episode in February, Officer Valle sent an online message to another unnamed person in which he offered to kidnap a woman on the person's behalf for a price: "$5,000 and she is all yours," the officer wrote, according to the complaint.
"Just so that you know, she may be knocked out when I get her to you," Officer Valle wrote, according to the criminal complaint. "I don't know how long the solvent I am using will last but I have to knock her out to get her out of her apartment safely."
Officer Valle appeared to be under the impression that the person he was communicating with intended to rape the woman, according to the criminal complaint.
"She will be alive," he wrote. "It's a short drive to you. I think I would rather not get involved in the rape. You paid for her. She is all yours and I don't want to be tempted the next time I abduct a girl."
Officer Valle also wrote that he would not budge on his $5,000 price. "Like I said this is very risky and will ruin my life if I am caught."
While the complaint does not identify the woman in question, F.B.I. agents later learned that cellphone tracking devices indicated that Officer Valle had made or received phone calls on the block in Manhattan where the woman lived. When an F.B.I. agent interviewed the woman, she said she did not know Officer Valle well.
In a search of the officer's computer, federal investigators discovered "files pertaining to at least 100 women," according to the complaint. "The F.B.I. has identified and interviewed 10 of these women, each of whom has confirmed to the F.B.I. that Valle is known to her."
In the search, federal agents also discovered a document Officer Valle had created that appeared to be a "blueprint" for "abducting and cooking" another woman, according to the complaint, which redacts the name of the victim.
In one message from July 19, 2012, Officer Valle sent an instant message to a person described as a "co-conspirator," indicating that he was meeting with the intended victim three days later, according to the complaint. The victim, who was later interviewed in October by the F.B.I., said she had met the officer that day "at a restaurant for lunch," according to the complaint. What happened during or after the lunch was not disclosed.
It's not that surprising. NYPD officers with few years of experienced aren't paid that much. People have to eat somehow.
Any mention of the proposed recipe?
Quote from: Malthus on October 25, 2012, 12:16:40 PM
Any mention of the proposed recipe?
His name is "Gilberto Valle", so I would guess some good flavorful spicy (not hot) latin flavors involved.
Mmmm, cilantro.
QuoteOfficer Valle also wrote that he would not budge on his $5,000 price. "Like I said this is very risky and will ruin my life if I am caught."
So of course $5000 totally makes it worthwhile!
Tough case to prove though.
Good thing we don't discuss genocide on Languish.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on October 25, 2012, 01:05:28 PM
Mmmm, cilantro.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN0X7hHNpuk
Quote from: Syt on October 25, 2012, 01:43:12 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on October 25, 2012, 01:05:28 PM
Mmmm, cilantro.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q56ZgE2m9N4&feature=related
One of the best American dad episodes. :)
Quote from: The Brain on October 25, 2012, 01:10:34 PM
Good thing we don't discuss genocide on Languish.
Or international arms dealing.
$5000. Wonder what that works out to per pound?
Arm yourself and do not trust the police.
I guess this story explains why nutters like Philip are weary of being disarmed by police.
Quote from: DGuller on October 25, 2012, 08:57:30 PM
I guess this story explains why nutters like Philip are weary of being disarmed by police.
Let's be honest. Most sane people have a lot to be fearful of when it comes to the NYPD.
Time for the trial!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-21582602
Quote'Cannibal plot' NY policeman Gilberto Valle on trial
The estranged wife of a New York City policeman has told a court about her discovery of his alleged plot to kill her and cannibalise women.
Kathleen Mangan-Valle said she found emails detailing husband Gilberto Valle's plans to slit her throat, and kidnap and kill her friend.
Mr Valle, 28, is charged with conspiracy to kidnap, and using police databases to make a list of targets.
But defence lawyers told the court it was merely a role-playing fantasy.
Ms Mangan-Valle, 27, testified as the trial opened on Monday that her husband used to live a normal life until "weird stuff started happening".
She said he began to ask where she liked to jog and whether the route was well-lit or busy.
Eventually she used spyware to discover the evidence on his computer.
Ms Mangan-Valle told the court: "I was going to be tied up by my feet and my throat slit and they were going to watch the blood drain out of me."
She said his other plans included putting her friend in a suitcase and taking her somewhere to be murdered.
Mr Valle discussed how two other women would be "raped in front of each other to heighten their fears", and another would be roasted alive over a fire, said Ms Mangan-Valle.
"The suffering was for his enjoyment and he wanted to make it last as long as possible," she added.
The prosecution said the plans had come to light after Ms Mangan-Valle moved out of the marital home and reported her husband to the FBI.
They found a "heinous plot to kidnap, rape, murder and cannibalise a number of very real women", assistant US attorney Randall Jackson told the court.
He added that Mr Valle had tried to contact possible victims, including a primary school teacher.
The defendant had also allegedly used the internet to search for the best rope for tying people up, human flesh, white slavery and chemicals to render someone unconscious.
But in her opening statement, defence lawyer Julia Gatto said: "The charges are pure fiction."
"You can't convict people for their thoughts, even if they're sick," she added.
Both the witness and accused wept when a defence lawyer showed the court a picture of Mr Valle in his police uniform, feeding their newborn daughter.
The defendant is expected to take the stand during the trial.
If convicted, he faces a possible life sentence.
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Ms Mangan-Valle, 27, testified as the trial opened on Monday that her husband used to live a normal life until "weird stuff started happening".
She said he began to ask where she liked to jog and whether the route was well-lit or busy.
You know, that part at least doesn't sound all that weird.
Quote from: DGuller on October 25, 2012, 08:57:30 PM
I guess this story explains why nutters like Philip are weary of being disarmed by police.
Wary.
I suppose he could be weary of it, too, but my guess is they've never disarmed him before :D