The fugitive
Computer security software tycoon John McAfee has shown up in Portland and says he's moving here. We haven't been following his story as closely as some of our readers have, but as we understand it, McAfee, who's been living for years in Belize, is reportedly on the run from police in that country, where they say he is wanted for questioning in connection with a murder. McAfee apparently says he's being framed by a corrupt government in Belize. We say we'd like to stay as far away from him as possible.
Isn't our country on, like, friendly terms with Belize? Anyway, there's some background here, here, and here. It's all just a bit too weird for us.
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Comments (19)
Don't laugh he could be our next mayor.
Posted by Tom | January 12, 2013 7:58 AM
YIKES!
Parents, lock up your daughters!
Posted by Portland Native | January 12, 2013 8:10 AM
maybe he's coming here because he's got a thing for women with Oregon Butt Disease (OBD)?
Posted by mcinor | January 12, 2013 8:18 AM
Is this a secure communication Jack??
Tom -- Hilarious...But all too possible.
Posted by B. Mused | January 12, 2013 8:21 AM
You don't say. I find it hard to believe the man in this picture could be accused of a crime.
Posted by will | January 12, 2013 8:41 AM
"It's all just a bit too weird for us." You jest. He just sets a new low standard and will attract even more weirdos to follow.
Posted by Abe | January 12, 2013 8:50 AM
The constant cold, cloudy, rainy days used to drive a lot of immigrants away before their 1st year was up, or after 3 years when the novelty had worn off. This guy looks like a fair-weather chap.
Posted by Nolo | January 12, 2013 9:03 AM
He seems to be a member of Mensa. Perhaps he's wearing their uniform in the picture.
Posted by Allan L. | January 12, 2013 9:09 AM
Portland could use a kick a-- Mayor with Maori tatoos and who eats chickens named Colin.
Posted by Concordbridge | January 12, 2013 9:21 AM
I think he just heard there is a flu virus spreading and thought he'd return to fight it.
Posted by Newleaf | January 12, 2013 9:45 AM
Where's that spear he's holding pointing?
Posted by sally | January 12, 2013 3:36 PM
Is that a spear you're holdin or are you just glad to see me?
Posted by Mae W. | January 12, 2013 4:00 PM
Rich, white boy with a computer background (read: "Creative Class")?
I bet he'll have an entire squad of Portland Police officers giving him diplomatic-style security.
Posted by Erik H. | January 12, 2013 7:03 PM
Insane, and very likely murdered his neighbor.....Whhhooo hoooo...
Mayor materiel....
Posted by HMLA-267 | January 12, 2013 7:08 PM
I would pay money to watch a reality show if he moved in with Tonya.
Posted by Mister Tee | January 12, 2013 7:52 PM
Um...that's not a spear, folks.
Posted by Old Zeb | January 12, 2013 8:36 PM
Yeah seriously since when is a shotgun a spear? I thought maybe I was missing some sort of joke.
Posted by Jo | January 13, 2013 1:49 AM
Sorry Jo, you did miss one
Posted by concordbridge | January 13, 2013 12:29 PM
I've heard you'll never forget the native Maori welcoming dance he does when you visit his place.
Posted by reader | January 14, 2013 10:13 AM