++ [ originally posted by Son of Samatar ] ++
FROM THE CNN NEWSROOM
Alex_Samatar Update:
A suspect was apprehended outside of a local Dunkin' Donuts in Raleigh, North Carolina that fit the description of the prime suspect Robert "Sheeplove" Padovano. However, after hours of questioning, the detainee was released, because he was in fact carrying French Crullers, not doughnuts, as previously reported, and forensics stated that no self-respecting perpetrator would be caught dead with a French Cruller. Earlier in the day, there was some glimmer of good news, as a mysterious audio cassette landed in the hands of authorities earlier in the day, with a taped message believed to be Alex_Samatar. The message states:
"Roses are red, Juventus is the best, ooh eee, ooh ah ah, ching chang walla-walla bing bang, I saw the witch doctor....." over and over again.
News of Alex's disappearance has even affected the entertainment industry. In Europe, Mel Gibson, who is out promoting his film "The Passion of filling my wallet by exploiting Jesus", upon hearing of these events, yelled out:
"GIVE ME BACK MY SON!!!" repeatedly down the red carpet, although sources say that they are unsure if Alex is indeed Mel's son, or if he was just rehearsing his lines for a rumored "Ransom" sequel.
More news at 11.