Near Douglas, AZ: Rancher w/unfired guns killed by illegals

[surprise_i'm_armed]

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Dougl ... ocode=CITY

The above link is a Mapquest showing that Douglas, AZ is hard by the Mexican border.
This story is a prime example of why the Feds need to get a firmer grip on illegals entering our country.
RIP Mr. Krentz.

Robert Krentz, 58, and his dog were found shot to death March 27 on the Krentz Ranch, not far from Douglas, according to a news release from the Arizona Cattle Grower’s Association.

The organization is offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of individuals involved in his death.

Police say the shooter is likely to be an illegal immigrant, according to an Associated Press report.

Krentz had been out on his ATV checking the water line fencing on the 35,000-acre family ranch March 27 when he never came back home.

Krentz’s brother said they had been communicating by radio earlier in the day and Krentz said “illegal alien” when he encountered someone. The brothers lost radio contact soon after. The ranch is in an area that doubles as smuggling corridor.

No suspects or motives have been named, but one theory is retaliation. Krentz’s brother recently reported smuggling activity to Border Patrol. Eight illegal immigrants were arrested after authorities found nearly 300 pounds of marijuana on the ranch.

A dog team tracked footsteps from the murder scene about 20 miles south to the Mexico border.

Krentz was shot while in his ATV and was speeding from the scene when he lost consciousness. The ATV’s engine and lights were still on when he was found. The ATV also had weapons on it, but they had not been used.
The Krentz family has ranched its land, about 35 miles northeast of Douglas, since 1907.

“Rob Krentz was a caretaker – he cared for his family, he cared for the land and he cared for the animals he and his family raised on the Krentz Ranch,” the Arizona Cattle Grower Association’s release said. “These traits have been passed down through the Krentz family from one generation to the next. This is a terrible tragedy and our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Sue and their children.”

The association also announced a Robert Krentz Memorial Fund set up at Wells Fargo Bank for any donations.

Krentz was a longtime member of the association and a prominent member of the ranching community.

[bdickens]

They only come here to commit the crimes that Americans won't commit.

[joe817]

Thanks for posting SIA.

NOTE: All of these articles are dated March 31,2010. This is old news but still very much worth considering!

News media around the country picked up on this outrage....

From Tucson:
http://tucsoncitizen.com/dead/2010/03/3 ... 8-and-dog/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

A VERY good article from the Christian Science Monitor:
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2010/0331/ ... mmigration" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Another good article from FoxNews.com:
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/03/30/il ... a-rancher/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

New Yourk Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/05/us/05arizona.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

KVOA, Tucson(with video):
http://www.kvoa.com/news/vigilantes-exp ... tz-murder/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

All of the articles appear to be separately written, and are not carbon copies of just one story.

It's only going to get worse, I fear.

[A-R]

They only come here to commit the crimes that Americans won't commit.

That would be funny if it wasn't so true ....

(btw, mad at the situation not at your satirical comment)