Fugitive caught on MySpace

Posted on Tuesday, May 15 2007 @ 8:16 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

TG Daily writes the police has caught a 35-year old fugitive with the help of MySpace:

Police were able to track Bates down because he regularly checked his account from the same library. Authorities worked with MySpace and the library’s Internet service provider to track down the IP address and then staked out the inside of the library.

While on the run, Bates beat up an 88-year-old Estelle Ivey and caused her permanent eye damage.

The criminal received a 75-year prison sentence.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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