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Authorities Reportedly Question McAfee's Ex-girlfriend (networkworld.com)

Posted by BeauHD on from the antivirus-protection dept.

netbuzz writes: While antivirus software pioneer John McAfee is in the media spotlight for his long-shot Libertarian presidential run, law enforcement authorities in Belize and the FBI have just this week reportedly questioned one of his ex-girlfriends as they continue to investigate the 2012 murder of McAfee's American neighbor. That probe prompted McAfee to flee Belize and eventually land back in the United States. McAfee has steadfastly denied any involvement in the murder.

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  1. Rumor Mill by fred911 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Looks like someone's stirring the pot. I don't know who, but it looks like John really pissed someone off. But, until there's formal action, it's just blowing smoke up peoples asses. Trial by media, OMG what about the children??

    Police have been tight-lipped about Emshwillerâ(TM)s detention and it is not known what specifically she is being questioned about. But it is known that she was one of McAfeeâ(TM)s girlfriend at the time. http://edition.channel5belize....

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    1. Re:Rumor Mill by Narcocide · · Score: 2

      I'm sure he's pissed a LOT of people off, but most of them probably aren't relevant to this discussion. The timing of this suggests that the real question is: "Who has he pissed off that thinks he might really have a legitimate chance at a bid for the U.S. presidency, and why do they think he has such a good chance they need to resort to this now since it will clearly have the side-effect of giving him more publicity."

      I'm ... blinking twice as I'm re-reading this and actually realizing the person who stands to gain the most from dusting off this tired, dead horse is McAffee himself....

  2. Emshwillerâ(TM)s McAfeeâ(TM)s ? by execthis · · Score: 2

    WTF are Emshwillerâ(TM)s and McAfeeâ(TM)s ??

  3. Really? Really? by Saeed+al-Sahaf · · Score: 3, Funny

    While antivirus software pioneer John McAfee is in the media spotlight for his long-shot Libertarian presidential run...

    I'm sorry, but if he's "in the spotlight" for his presidential run, it's pretty dim, maybe needs a new bulb.

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    1. Re:Really? Really? by 93+Escort+Wagon · · Score: 2

      Yeah, it's kind of funny how some subjects that get an occasional mention on Slashdot - but nowhere else - often includes phrases like "in the media spotlight" or "media frenzy" or "forced into the public consciousness".

      If you're not a Slashdot reader, you probably aren't aware that Crazy John is suspected of murder. You probably wouldn't even know who is was, if you saw his name somewhere.

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  4. Murder by 110010001000 · · Score: 4, Funny

    McAfees been murdering computers for years. I'm not surprised.