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Police: Man shot on interstate was part of murder plot made by son

Metro still seeking second suspect

Published Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 | 2:29 p.m.

Updated Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 | 3:02 p.m.

A man shot in the neck while driving on Interstate 15 near Valley of Fire State Park earlier this week was targeted as part of a murder conspiracy, Metro Police said Friday. Robert Bessey, 49, was driving southbound on I-15 at around 4:35 a.m. Wednesday when he passed a gold-colored SUV parked on the side of the road, police said. Bessey told police the SUV began following him and pulled up to his rear driver’s side window. He then heard a loud pop as the window shattered and realized he had been shot and was bleeding from the back of ...

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By itsumo (mark trexler)

Nov. 16, 2012

3:59 p.m.

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This guy is about as smart as a rock. Now he will have plenty of time to think about just how smart he is and it will probably take quite a few years.
By Teaser

Nov. 16, 2012

4:50 p.m.

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There is no need to insult rocks, which are probably smarter.
By Markey

Nov. 17, 2012

4:35 a.m.

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I feel the pain of the lawyers assigned to defend morons like this guy..
By mikegino

Nov. 17, 2012

7:17 a.m.

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The malignant dwarf shooter didn't allow for deflection caused by the window. I wonder if he was sitting in a booster seat?