Four Truths

By James Rummel

Lynn Russell is a former cable news anchor. Her husband, Chuck de Caro, is also a former journalist.

They are a great deal more than that, however. Ms. Russell is also a private investigator, has two black belts in karate, and served as a reserve Deputy Sheriff for ten years. She also writes books, both novels and her memoirs.

Mr. de Caro is a former member of the 20th Special Forces Group, learned how to fly military fighter jets while a civilian, and consults with the US military concerning the use of media as a form of warfare. He is also a lifelong shooter, which is nothing less than one would expect from such a resume.

The couple were taking a road trip from Washington, DC to California when fatigue came upon them. They stopped at an inexpensive hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico and settled in for the night. But Ms. Russell had forgotten something in the car, and was followed back to her room by a gun wielding criminal. He forced the woman inside before demanding cash and valuables.

According to this news report, the Ms. Russell and …read more

Source:: Hell In a Handbasket