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mmarquee	George Stover, one of the original Monster Kids, robbed and shot	Lead	[-]
Feb 26 12 3:35 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	People remember George Stover for editing BLACK ORACLE and CINEMACABRE. He was the youthful entrepreneur who manufactured and sold "Bloody Hair Hunks." He rose to fame as a supporting player in numerous John Waters productions and made a semi-career out of appearing in hundreds of independently produced productions, mostly horror and science fiction. He is truly one of the grand gentlemen of horror film fandom. Thank heavens George is safe, alive and well. But he was surprised by a robber last night when he returned home at around 1:30 am. The robber took him into his basement and shoot him in the neck (and fled) with a small .22 caliber gun. George spent the night in the hospital and was released today at 2 pm in the care of his niece. He is doing okay and spoke to another friend over the phone. The professional burglar was apprehended by the police and is under police custody. I do not have any other details except that George is doing well (physically for sure).
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Rick		#1	[-]
Feb 26 12 4:22 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Oh, no. All the best to George. I've never met him, but I've known his name for 2/3 of my life. And I still have some of his 'zines on my shelf. Please pass along my regards.
rvoyttbots		#2	[-]
Feb 27 12 10:06 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I have all 10 issues of BLACK ORACLE. I wish him speedy recovery.
Jim Burns		#3	[-]
Feb 27 12 10:35 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I met George a million years ago at some convention, but had known of him a million years before that! ;-) This was a dreadful headline to read, and great news that George is on his way to on the mend! I'm reminded of the horrible irony here that fellow Marylander Don Dohler, whose films I believe George appeared in, began to take his fantasy career to the next level, when HE found himself on the opposite end of a gun, during a group holdup... Please send all best wishes to George, one of the great figures of at least a few different fandoms--and a pretty spiffy actor to boot! Best, Jim Burns
mmarquee		#4	[-]
Feb 27 12 3:46 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Jim Burns wrote: I met George a million years ago at some convention, but had known of him a million years before that! ;-) This was a dreadful headline to read, and great news that George is on his way to on the mend! I'm reminded of the horrible irony here that fellow Marylander Don Dohler, whose films I believe George appeared in, began to take his fantasy career to the next level, when HE found himself on the opposite end of a gun, during a group holdup... Please send all best wishes to George, one of the great figures of at least a few different fandoms--and a pretty spiffy actor to boot! Best, Jim Burns http://www.baltimoresun.c...20120227,0,7364270.story Here is the link to the newspaper story. Just look at the robber's face and realize just how lucky George is to be alive! I am sure the psychological damage is far worse than the physical. George lived in the same home in an affluent area of Towson, Maryland, for all but two years of his life. And within the past 13 months the house was robbed twice and George assaulted once. But George is strong, a trooper and he is looking into heavy duty security systems. So George is doing well, considering. His legendary movie nights every Thursday evening might still go on this week. But if George needs the rest, movie night will resume the following week. For the past three months we have been on a CRIME TV kick, but perhaps we might be watching fuzzy bunny TV and movies for a while.
TomWeaver999		#5	[-]
Feb 27 12 5:03 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	With a name like B.S. Holdup, the guy had no alternative to a life of crime. Get well soon, George!
Cueva Muerte		#6	[-]
Feb 27 12 6:00 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Maryland's had the 3-strike Law since '95. Looking at the rap sheet, I'd say this piece of work is now eligible. Lockup and key toss. I've known George for about 40 years; he'll weather it. BTW, Tom, the slimeball's name is Holup.(as if it makes any difference.) I'd say your version should become official, though.
Steve Vertlieb		#7	[-]
Feb 27 12 6:24 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I was horrified to hear this news on Sunday morning. George has been among my most treasured friends for more than forty five years. We worked together on both Black Oracle and its eventual reincarnation, Cinemacabre, for some two decades. I spoke with George soon after he returned home from the hospital on Sunday evening, and he related the horrific events of his brush with death. I'm relieved to tell you that he's recovering quite well physically. The psychological toll of this insane assault is another matter, however. He's pretty shaken, as well he should be. We talked of installing an effective alarm system in his home, as well as acquiring outside lights to illuminate the grounds of his house so that no one can hide in the shadows when he returns. The irony of all this is that George is one of the most gentle souls that I've ever known. That he, of all people, should find himself the victim of a violent attack is too shattering a thought to entertain. Get well, George. The thought of living in a world without you in it is virtually incomprehensible to me. Steve
sthorntn		#8	[-]
Feb 27 12 6:54 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Wow, what terrible news! Please let George know that his Fanex friends are thinking of him. This should never happen to anyone.
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TomWeaver999		#9	[-]
Feb 27 12 8:25 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I say we put B.S. Holdup in the same cell as Eric Caidin's ice-pick pal.
clore103051		#10	[-]
Feb 27 12 9:05 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I met George many years ago through a mutual friend named Michael McKay with whom I go back nearly 50 years. I wish him a speedy recovery and having once had the experience of being robbed at gunpoint, I can well sympathize with his plight.
zogstar67		#11	[-]
Feb 28 12 1:05 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	"Let's see what's in that purse, Griselda!" "Ain't no white man lookin' at my Tampex!!" I know him only through his roles, but just those have brought me a lot of pleasure. Get well soon, George. Chris Herzog "The Devil's on the loose and he's dancin' with the Mummy!!!"
TomWeaver999		#12	[-]
Feb 28 12 1:30 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	For a second there, you had me worried that those were lines exchanged during the robbery!
Ted Newsom		#13	[-]
Feb 29 12 12:07 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Eeeeuuww. My good thoughts through the ether to George. Nice guy. Wish I happened to be in the neighborhood on one of the legandary movie nights, but the drive back home at night would be exhausting.
JessieLilley		#14	[-]
Feb 29 12 1:51 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Oh, Lord Gary. I'm sure you'll send all out good wishes on to George. He's a lovely guy. I've enjoyed him in all his film appearances and in person at some little Towson show called Fanex. He was one of my favorite parts of driving down to Maryland. (With all the friends George has down there, it's a damned good job the cops got this guy before any of George's friends did. Myself, I'd have gone after him with more than a .22 - I suspect the only reason George is alive right now is because numb nuts was carrying a small caliber weapon.Thank God for small favors.) Please tell George that David and I send him our very best for a relatively painless and speedy recovery. He has a lot more films to make! Jessie Lilley Editor-In-Chief, Mondo Cult
lsohgirl		#15	[-]
Mar 12 12 8:01 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	George is one of the good guys and I'm honored to have been his friend for many years. We sat around a table at our last Fanex and just chatted with Gary S and the gang some years ago. George does not deserve this.
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George Stover, one of the original Monster Kids, robbed and shot

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