In Response To The Rolling Stone's Magazine Cover Of The Boston Marathon Bomber, New Photos Of Tsarnaev’s Capture Emerge

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A sniper trains his bead on Tsarnaev. (All photos by Sean Murphy)

The Real Face Of Terror: Behind The Scenes Photos Of The Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Manhunt -- Boston Magazine

In response to the controversial Rolling Stone cover, new photos of Tsarnaev’s capture emerge.

The Rolling Stone cover featuring the suspected Boston Marathon bomber, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has, of course, set off a firestorm of controversy across the country. Critics believe that the cover glamorizes Tsarnaev, depicting him as a kind of rock ‘n roll outlaw rather than a terrorist who has been charged with killing four people and seriously wounding hundreds of others.

Sgt. Sean Murphy, a tactical photographer with the Massachusetts State Police who has photographed the funerals of many officers killed in the line of duty, is furious with the magazine. Murphy, who also acts a liaison to the families of fallen officers, is so angered by the cover—which he says is both dangerous and insulting to the victims of the bombings—that he feels the need to counter the message that it conveys.

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My Comment: These pictures are the complete opposite of what Rolling Stone tried to convey in their magazine cover. Kudos to Sgt. Sean Murphy of the Massachusetts State Police to release these photos.

Update #1: There is heavy traffic on the Boston magazine site. You may have to refresh their page.

Update #2: The sniper dot on Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's forehead is priceless.