As new details emerge from the shooting death of Arizona native, Robert Krentz, it appears the rancher tried to flee the murder scene in his Polaris ATV vehicle before he succumbed to his fatal injuries.
The Cochise County Sheriff’s office released new details today regarding the murder of the third generation Arizona rancher. Concerned residents of the Southeast Arizona community are fearful of the brazen attacks from illegal aliens well inside the U.S. borders.
The Sheriff’s office says Krentz went missing sometime after 6:00 p.m. on Saturday while working on his 35,000-acre ranch. The victim’s brother reported he communicated on Saturday with his brother using hand held radio phones.
Krentz’s brother said the last transmission from his brother was distressing and all he heard was “illegal alien” and “hurt.” The Cochise Sheriff spokesperson, Carol Capas says it was not uncommon for Krentz to assist illegal aliens who were in trouble on his property.
When Krentz failed to meet his brother at the predetermined location a call was made to the Sheriff ‘s office. The Cochise Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team deployed six mobile units and two ATV’s and air support immediately to the ranch.
“Shortly before midnight the helicopter crew advised that they had located the missing subject who was deceased inside his Polaris ATV and his dog was with him and appeared to be injured,” Capas said. “Investigators tracked the Polaris path back 1,000 feet to where the incident began and detectives were able to determine that Krentz apparently came upon at least one subject in the area.”
Authorities suggested that Krentz and his dog were shot while still in the vehicle when they attempted to drive away from the scene. “The ATV vehicle was driven at a high rate of speed before the victim became unconscious,” Capas said.
Border Patrol was alerted once the murder was known and BP trackers embarked on a search for the perpetrator. The Border Patrol Agents followed (foot) tracks that headed south towards Mexico.
After the victim was found, Krentz and his dog were taken to the Cochise County Medical Examiner to determine the exact time of death, according to Capas.
Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever admitted they don’t have a motive for the murder at this point, but said it could have been a retaliation killing.
According to a story in the Arizona Daily Star, the victim’s brother reported drug smuggling activity in the area to the Border Patrol the day before. “Agents found 290 pounds of marijuana on the ranch and followed tracks to where they found and arrested eight illegal immigrants,” said Border Patrol Tucson Sector deputy chief Robert Boatright. “None were prosecuted because of a lack of evidence. They were all in custody when the shooting (of Mr. Krentz) occurred,” he said.
It was not uncommon for Krentz to call Border Patrol and report the location of illegal aliens or help them with food and water if they required assistance.
Sheriff Dever also reported there was another incident in the past 24 hours of the murder that could possibly be connected to the crime. This event involved a stolen gun, but Sheriff Dever would not elaborate on the details surrounding the possible theft.
Local Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) released a statement today regarding the murder of the Arizona rancher.
“The cold-blooded killing of an Arizona rancher is a sad and sobering reminder of the threats to public safety that exist in our border communities,” said Giffords. “It has not yet been determined who committed this atrocity or why, but I know that federal and local authorities are mobilizing every possible resource to locate and apprehend the assailant.”
“If, as suspected, this tragedy was connected to smugglers or drug cartels, the federal government must respond appropriately,” said Giffords, who’s 8th Congressional District includes 114 miles of international border. “All options should be on the table, including sending more Border Patrol agents to the area and deploying the National Guard.”
The Congresswoman sent her condolences to the Krentz family. “I can't begin to imagine losing a loved one in such a tragic way. Rob Krentz was a pillar of the Cochise County ranching community. He will be greatly missed,” she said.
Arizona’s Governor Jan Brewer commented on her Facebook page about the tragic murder. "Today I call for immediate action by the federal government to increase public safety at Arizona’s border through the addition of National Guard soldiers and airmen. I made my initial request for additional troops to U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on March 11, 2009, followed by a joint letter from four border governors to congressional leaders on April 22, 2009. Since then, federal officials have neither denied the request, nor fulfilled it."
The Arizona governor has indicated she will sign tough new legislation in the next few weeks making it illegal for immigrants to trespass in the state, essentially making it illegal to be illegal in the state of Arizona.
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George W. Bush, Guilty
Janet Napolitano, Guilty
Barack Hussein Obama, Guilty
All are guilty of this mans death by refusing to secure the border so they can appease their globalist masters.
THIS SHOULD HAVE NEVER EVER EVER HAPPENED ...MR HENRY IS 100%RIGHT THIS IS BS ...SOMEONE SHOULD BE TAKING CARE OF THE BORDER AND KEEPING SCUM OUT BUT THAT SOMEONE IS TO BIZZY MAKING SURE SCUM LIKE THIS HAVE HEALTH CARE WHEN THEY SNEAK IN ..THIS IS ANOTHER STEP IN THE WRONG DIRECTION WHERES THE PROTECTION FOR THIS AMERICAN TAX PAYER LAND OWNER ?????????WHAT DOES IT TAKE ? HOW MANY MORE AMERICANS WILL DIE BEFORE THEY DO THE RIGHT THING WITH THESE BORDERS ???????????
I say start shooting the wet backs like coyotes. This has gone on long enough.
When you start using derogatory terms like "wet back" you lose the argument. People tune your opinion out as fringe hate speak. If you can manage to express your opinion without this extremism, you will find that people are much more willing to listen to what you have to say.
Oh, and Vinnie, illegal immigrants get healthcare under our current system, since hospitals are not allowed to refuse vital care to anybody without insurance. And there is a provision in the healthcare bill that makes it illegal for the federal funds to go to illegal immigrants.
So maybe read up on an issue before complaining about it.
NAte, Quit being a whining baby. Americans have the right and the responsibility to protect our own. Send the bastards back to Mexico or hell, whichever is easier.Fringe Hate my ass, The time has come to kill the PC BS and get with the program and bring America back to its roots. No free rides in life Hoss.........
illegals will still get free medical,Its wrong,an the American's are paying for another countrys dirtbags.
We need the armed--NATIONAL GUARD--olong the whole length of the Southern border. The US Border Patrol is too scattered and have had their numbers cut down by HS Napolitano. Local law Enforcement have little help from our government, to stop the illegal immigration invasion, criminals and terrorists. This is yet another nail in the AMNESTY coffin, the murder of a defenseless Arizona Rancher, who went to assist a injured illegal alien and was shot with his dog and left to die.
Nate, "...using derogatory terms like "wet back..., "fringe hate speech", PC time is over bud. People are being KILLED by these border criminals.
And although the bill may not specifically cover illegals who do you think picks up the tab for them using ER's for primary care?
All ranchers should lock and load, post good No Trespassing signs all over their property and shoot to kill all trespassers. If its the criminal or you, kill him!
No more dead Americans. This is not Juarez, we Americans will defend ourselves and our property. The first dead Mexican Smuggler will send a strong warning back to Mexico - the game has changed. Stay home or die!
Here is a plan that is both effective and without any outrageous additional costs. Every (read: all)-every reserve component must spend 2 weeks a year on active duty. As this is a given, it is also funded. And, as most travel to a location different from their local training sites, I would suppose that they could wind up on the border without much hindrance or additional cost. So, the border-divided into company/troop/squadron sized areas and manned at least skeletally, with the rest of each unit not far away performing their necessary training during this time. Units would replace like units, so major equipment would be left in place and handed-off to each incoming unit. Minimal added cost and the whole border is guarded by every reservist. Border sentry standing order: with your typical weapon and combat load, face south, if anything bipedal moves, shoot to kill, … that is your ROE for this site. After a few criminals/invaders are felled, “illegal immigration” will become kno
They get free medical care ONLY if they're still BREATHING...heh-heh
The simple fact is there is no excuse for it. NONE. Our leaders are in criminal neglect.
Folks like Nate are a big part of the problem. He does have a point on derogatory terms though. Better to stay with the facts of Criminal entry=illegal and criminal activity=tresspassing, theft, intimidation, harassment and of course murder.
I think the Ranchers along the southern border from the states of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas should join forces somehow maybe with advice from San Diego Minutemen. A unified front is always better than going it alone. California is a hopeless case I think. We cannot I repeat CANNOT depend on our governments any longer.They have all failed us miserably. What else will it take to show us this.??
Arizona residents call for National Guard on border after rancher murdered, Robert Krentz.
04.17.2010
If he was killed on the American border area by illegals crossing into our country;
For America's sake, please protect our American citizens from border illegal criminals who illegally enter and kill our American property owners.
We must know who enters and leaves our borders.
Why is this so controversial?
How can an American citizens protect their selves?
Who really owns personal property in America?
America.
Amexica 7/29/10, 09:18:AM
If you cross the North Korean border illegally you get 12 years hard
labor.
If you cross the Iranian border illegally you are detained indefinitely.
If you cross the Afghan border illegally, you get shot.
If you cross the Saudi Arabian border illegally you will be jailed.
If you cross the Chinese border illegally you may never be heard from
again.
If you cross the Venezuelan border illegally you will be branded a spy
and your fate will be sealed.
If you cross the Mexican borders illegally you will jailed for two years.
If you cross the Cuban border illegally you will be thrown into political
prison to rot.
If you cross the United States border illegally you get:
1 – A job
2 – A driver’s license
3 – A Social Security card
4 – Welfare
5 – Food stamps
6 – Credit cards
7 – Subsidized rent or a loan to buy a house
8 – Free education
9 – Free health care
10 – A lobbyist in Washington
11 – Billions of dollars in public docume
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