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| Gun Enthusiast Found Murdered |
| 2013-01-10 |
| Authorities in Georgia are searching for suspects in the shooting death of a gun enthusiast and weapons expert who managed a popular YouTube channel showcasing high-powered guns and explosives. Keith Ratliff, 32, who helped operate FPSRussia firearms channel on YouTube, was found dead inside his Carnesville, Ga., office on Jan. 3 from a single gunshot wound to the head. The man's death is being investigated as a homicide, Mike Ayers of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed to FoxNews.com. "He [Ratliff] did sustain a gunshot wound that was not self-inflicted," Ayers said, adding that "robbery does not appear to be the motive." Ayers said authorities have identified the caliber of the weapon used in the killing, but declined to elaborate further. He said Ratliff's office, which is attached to his home, was used to operate the YouTube channel as well as manufacture suppressors, noise-reduction devices for guns that are commonly referred to as "silencers." Ayers said there were many guns found near Ratliff's body, but said those weapons were not involved in the killing. He said authorities are "actively interviewing people and seeking leads" and that the case is "progressing." Ratliff leaves behind a wife and 2-year-old son. In an interview with Fox affiliate WAGA, Amanda Ratliff said she is devastated by her husband's death. "It's really heartbreaking, and everything I see, or any kind of memorable thing -- I mean, I just break down," she told the station. "He had such a life to live, and such a good life to live, and things to look forward to." FPSRussia is the tenth most-viewed channel on YouTube. Ratliff was mainly behind the scenes in videos that appeared on the channel, but he did occasionally appear in them, talking about -- and firing --a high-powered gun, according to the station. The YouTiube videos have been viewed more than 500 million times. Just one more reason to arm up. |
| Posted by:Dino Shomomp7692 |
| #6 Fort Sumter perhaps. A Left consumed with hate can no longer restrain its violent tendencies. |
| Posted by: Duck Hunter 2013-01-10 12:33 |
| #5 Wonder if the media will play up the connection between demonizing gun owners and this fellows assassination. |
| Posted by: Rjschwarz 2013-01-10 10:38 |
| #4 Ratliff found to have been dealing in unauthorized, illegal weapons, and devices in.......5,4,3,2 |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2013-01-10 09:58 |
| #3 The opening shot? |
| Posted by: bigjim-CA 2013-01-10 09:49 |
| #2 Whaaaat?! Shit! This guy was freaking cool. The best kind of immigrant. Happy to be here and brought only the best with him. |
| Posted by: gromky 2013-01-10 03:57 |
| #1 How is Biden doing these days? He sounds busy out there protecting us all. |
| Posted by: Threater Flusoper9823 2013-01-10 03:36 |