Update on Arizona rancher Robert Krentz murder case
Arizona ranchers continue to raise their voices about chaos on the southern border in the wake of Robert Krentz’s murder in the Douglas-area:
Given Mr. Krentz’s radio transmission, the footprints and heavy drug and illegal immigrant trafficking in that area, investigators are working on the assumption that he encountered a smuggler, possibly heading back to Mexico.
“You never know who you’re dealing with out here because you get all kinds of traffic through here,” said William McDonald, a fellow rancher on the vast mesquite scrubland pocked with canyons and scattered mountain ranges floating on the horizon like islands.
Mr. McDonald and other residents said that in the last year or two the traffic had taken a more sinister turn, with larger numbers of drug smugglers, many clad in black and led by armed scouts.
“It was only a matter of time,” he said. “Everything was in place for something like this to happen.”
Sheriff Larry A. Dever of Cochise County said if it was related to smuggling, it would be the first such killing of a rancher in more than three decades. But as local, state and federal investigators pore over the case, no motive has been ruled out, Sheriff Dever said.
Mr. Krentz’s family, in a statement last week, said they had little doubt that the killing was related to smuggling. They went on to vent frustration at what they said was a lack of concern by federal leaders.
“We hold no malice towards the Mexican people for this senseless act but do hold the political forces in this country and Mexico accountable for what has happened,” the family said. “Their disregard of our repeated pleas and warnings of impending violence towards our community fell on deaf ears shrouded in political correctness. As a result, we have paid the ultimate price for their negligence in credibly securing our borderlands.”
Reader Billie e-mails along more info via Arizona native Caren Cowen, now director of New Mexico Cattlemen:
A rosary will be held for Rob Krentz at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 211 E. 15th St., Douglas, Arizona, on Friday, April 9th, at 6:00 pm. A memorial service will be held at Douglas High School Gym, 1550 East 15th St on Saturday April 10th at 10:00 am. A reception will follow at the Gadsden Hotel, 1046 G Avenue in Douglas.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the “Rob Krentz Memorial Fund,” The Cowbelles – c/o Carol Riggs, 4466 N. Brooks Road, Douglas, Arizona 85608.
Cards to may be sent to: Krentz Family, PO Box 3592, Douglas, Arizona 85607
A Robert Krentz Memorial Fund has been established at Wells Fargo Bank to aid the family. Anyone that would like to donate to this fund may do so at any Wells Fargo using the following account number: 5560960899. A calf donated by Sunny Shores will be auctioned and re-auctioned at the Willcox Livestock Auction April 8, with proceeds to the Memorial Fund.
As I noted last month, the Arizona Cattle Growers Association is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Rob Krentz and is collecting contributions and pledges to supplement the ACGA’s own contribution to the fund of $5,000. The New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association is contributing $1,000 to this fund. ICE/DHS are also offering a $25,000 reward.
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There’s plenty of good cause to feel malice towards both governments for this. It’s long past time to lock down the border, and if it takes troops to do so, I don’t have a problem with that.
It is a national security issue, after all, and not merely a law enforcement problem.
I’m not quite sure how to word this, this just seems like such an insult given his murder, and the lack of action by ICE/DHS.
How about ICE/DHS offer a monthly bonus to ICE/DHS agents who deport 100 illegal aliens in that month?
Is McCain still offering to “build the damn wall?”
Just curious…
Well he has moved from Obama supporter to “acting” like a conservative. Opening day yesterday when they put his mug on the jumbotron there were a large number of boos.
Mexico already has plenty of troops on the border. Unfortunately, they’re working for the smugglers. Wouldn’t surprise me if Krentz was killed with a military round.
Republicanvet, I like the way you think. Our Federal gov’t has ignored this problem for far too long. It may get very ugly down there before it gets better. My heart and prayers to all involved.
On another note, does anyone know the status of the two border agents that were released in ’08? Ramos and Compeon? They seem to be laying low. Which is probably a good thing.
I’m sure the non-Maverick is on top of this open border thing. I hear that Sarah Palin is helping him.
I haven’t heard anything in some time. I thought one or both of them had appeals coming up.
Ya’ll know this is exactly how the Texas Rangers came into being the first time, don’t you?
Lethal force applied Texas style to bandits from cross-border.
Three words: Free-Fire Zone.
We are at war on multiple fronts and the political machine has done nothing to protect us.
I will recite the Rosary for intentions of the Krentz family today as well.
Political correctness and vote-getting gone amok. The politicians aren’t going to upset the Hispanic lobby, even if Drugexico targets the police, which they have threatened to do. Best you can expect from Obama is an invite to the drug cartels for a “beer conference”.
Drug mules carring 50lb packs are caught and just deported within 24-hr because the AUSAs do not prosecute.
There is no downside for the smugglers for smuggling drugs, because if they get through they make big bucks, and if caught, they are just deported. . . .
“Mr. Krentz acted stupidly…” /sarc
The American citizen is considered collateral damage during the push for illegals gaining amnesty. The left is giving the country away.
Yes, at a 1:100,000 ratio. We are small potatoes.
Way off topic, but since the topic isn’t close at hand
That was all the army that Texas could afford at the time.
I think it’s long past time to arm up and start protecting our way of life, our freedom, and our families. Perhaps we need a new breed of Texas Ranger across the entire souther border. Maybe it’s time to send a few back across the border in a box. Just thinkin’ …
That makes me want to use the kind of language that Radar promised Father Mulcahy he wouldn’t use.
And there’s a saying: One Riot, One Ranger. http://www.texasranger.org
So we just had a guy locked up for 8 years of hard labor in N. Korea for crossing into that country. Iraq has seized American hikers for crossing into that country. Mexicans cross into the USA and get healthcare, a green card, handouts and the right to vote. Whats wrong with that picture? I say an edict that anyone crossing our border will be shot on sight would pretty much end this BS. How many countries make it criminal to cross over their boarders. I’d say all of them except one, the USA.
Unfortunately, this is how our government “works”; they keep putting off major problems until someone’s blood is spilled. THEN, they get moving…
I Hope this donation information is verified rather then just an email to MM. Just concerned…
Here is the published obit for Krentz with donating information.
We will follow our usual pattern of denial until a large number of Americans are needlessly killed and then after all of the hand wringing and candelight vigils we MAY get around to addressing the problem.
Great suggestion Republicanvet. Start a competition to get and keep illegals and drug dealers out!
Nope. Obama is in the process of knocking the US off of it’s superpower perch with his nuc weapons changes, destroying the economy and private sector, capping carbon, and will allow our country to be invaded from every corner of the earth. He’s the dude “we’ve been waiting for”.
I sent $10 to the Cowbelles to help with family expenses. If 100 people send $10 then the family will receive $1000.00 to help with expenses.
Krauthammer called that one, didn’t he?
IMHO, it won’t change until the white population throws off the shackles of PC. We have been guilted into kowtowing to all demands from minorities, no matter how ridiculous. If you notice, all around the world it is western white dominated countries who refuse to stop the illegal invasion. In the past, we would have tolerated this for only a very short while before we instituted an “operation wetback” style program. Non white countries would never tolerate this cr*p. Why? Because they are not worried about PC and being accused of racism.
Our society has been so concerned about being a republic, versus a democracy, that we have, not only allowed a voice for minorities, but have allowed them to take over. The majority is shackled.
Don’t you white people realize that there are far too many of you?
do I even have to put a sarc tag on this?
Like in the home security commercials where the bad dudes breaking into people’s homes and terrorizing the homeowners are only white guys?
Also, note how quickly the phone rings and the terrorized citizen is assured, “Help is on the way.”
First, the person at the “Help Center” is probably on a coffee break and would be on the phone with a mouthful of donut, “Thish ish BroadFwhe, Shekurty. Whaf youf prublem?”
Meanwhile, the intruder would have time to carry out their nefarious deeds while the security center looks up the number for the local police station. Just confirms the old saying, “When seconds count, the police are minutes away!”
I just tell Mrs Nail49 to grab her weapon of choice and tell the security guy to not waste the cops time, just call the coroner.
Ummm, I dont want to be insensitive but a memorial fund “to aid the family” seems unusal given the fact that the Krentz family ranch has 34,000 acres (foxnews.com 3/31). Always check things out before you donate.
This tragic murder should be investigated like a war crime–hunt the dog who did this and render justice on the spot. What maddens me is the people who act like nothing is going on in Mexico that threatens US security. Spring break with thousands of young people and a few (chaperones) going down there spending money, people taking their vacations down there, spending money. Boycott that cesspool and watch what happens when there’s no more “gringo” money being spent in Mexico.
The point to the Texas Rangers post is … an EPIC killing of bandits outlaws and thieves from across the border ensued. And I mean epic.
Hint hint.
The government will do nothing. They want the destruction of American culture by illegal aliens, Islamists, and secular humanists.
Arm yourselves while you can, and be ready to win.
happy2behere
Ranchers are usually land rich and cash poor. In AZ, because of it’s arid conditions and extreme heat I’m guessing it takes 4 times the amount of land to raise a cow than it does in MT, ID, WY, and parts of CA. They may be comfortable, but it’s also entirely possible they only have money until the next sale of their cattle. It’s the only industry in the world where you beg borrow and steal to keep your livestock healthy and marketable then go to the auction and ask what someone is willing to pay for it. There are few King Ranches out there.
Doesn’t mention the $100,000+ it costs the family every year to repair fences, fix broken water pipes, clean up the trash, haul off junk vehicles, pay for the cattle that are slaughtered or made sick by the trash that gets left behind. That is what Rob Krentz’ did with his time–who do you think is going to do it now??
Of those 35,000 acres a large portion are leased from the state and Fed’s so don’t assume for a second that the family is “rich” because they are steward’s of 35,000 acres.
Be thankful that there are still people who will continue that life style if your like your steak and lobster dinners.
Graysonret:
Be real glad that we are a republic and NOT a democracy–read your history. The majority is not shackled it is the Progressives who have convoluted the Constitution that has allowed the US to become more of a “demoncracy”–they always disintegrate into anarchy and we get closer every day.
It is the Repubs who have sat on their butts through the last three elections to teach the Party a lesson— and allowed the Progressives to shred the Constitution–especially the part that allowed Rob Krentz murder–that nasty like thing in the 9th amendment about protecting the border against invasion. 100′s of illegals and drug smugglers crossing every day isn’t an invasion?? Where’s the frakking fence???
FirstSkirt
I’m with you on boycotting Mexico. I’ve taken it to boycotting anyone here that employs what is even suspected of being an illegal alien. When you see the damage of what identity theft can do to an upright American citizen and there is virtually no real prosecution of those that are guilty. It’s clear our government is complicit.
24Klady – Had to buy a shop vac to replace the dead one. Tried like hell to find an American one. Could only find one made in MEXICO. Boy, was I steamed–thanks a lot NAFTA and all the Congressional dogs that voted for it!!
Problem is all these “nice” illegals, the workers are providing cover for the drug runners. We can’t do anything about the “nice” illegals, because the democrats use them as voting machines. If the republicans would get off their duffs and get these “nice” ones voting anything other than democrat….suddenly we could do something