Tech gunman bought ammo clips on eBay
By ADAM GELLER and CHRIS KAHN, Associated Press Writers
BLACKSBURG, Va. - The Internet activities of the Virginia Tech gunman provided more insight Saturday into how he may have plotted for the rampage, including revelations that he bought two ammunition clips on eBay.
Seung-Hui Cho purchased two empty clips March 22, about three weeks before the attack in which Cho killed 32 people and himself. The clips were designed for one of the two types of handguns he used.
Cho, 23, also used the account to sell items ranging from Hokies football tickets to horror-themed books, some of which were assigned in one of his classes.
EBay spokesman Hani Durzy said the purchase of the clips from a Web vendor based in Idaho was legal and that the company has cooperated with authorities.
A search warrant affidavit filed Friday stated that investigators wanted to search Cho's e-mail accounts, including the address
Blazers5505@hotmail.com. Durzy confirmed Cho used the same blazers5505 handle on eBay.
Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller said investigators are "aware of the eBay activity that mirrors" the Hotmail account.
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