CNN’s Anderson Cooper says he got package from fugitive – (Big Surprise)

CNN’s Anderson Cooper said he received a package, reportedly from Los Angeles fugitive Christopher Dorner, that contained a coin with bullet holes wrapped in duct tape and a DVD. The package arrived at CNN’s New York newsroom Feb. 1, but Cooper’s staff learned of it Thursday. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

latimes.com / By Meg James / February 7, 2013, 4:17 p.m

CNN newsman Anderson Cooper received a package thought to be from the ex-Los Angeles police officer-turned fugitive Christopher Dorner a week before the massive manhunt that has gripped Southern California.

“Learned today suspect Christopher Dorner sent me a parcel at CNN. Inside was a note, DVD, and a coin shot thru with bullet holes,” Cooper said in a Twitter message Thursday.

Cooper was one of several news personalities praised in the lengthy manifesto that authorities said was published on what they believe is Dorner’s Facebook page. The manifesto encouraged a return of a national ban on assault rifles and complimented First Lady Michelle Obama on her new bangs.

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