By David Lohr

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The reporter said that his source claimed the government "knows what happened the day of the incident.  We know all the details that led up to the death of Brian Wells and all the parties involved."

Three hours later, Buchanan held a press conference at her office in Pittsburgh.  She read a brief statement to the media, after which she refused to answer questions about the case or the alleged indictments.

"My office has been working very diligently with agents from the FBI, ATF and the Pennsylvania State Police for more than three years since the bizarre death on August 28, 2003, of Brian Wells," Buchanan said.  "...This morning, I met for three hours with agents from the state police, from the FBI, from the ATF and from the United States Attorney's Office, both here, in the Pittsburgh Division, and in the Erie Division.

"We had a very productive meeting. We reviewed all of the information that has been collected to date.  I am very encouraged by the information that has been collected.  This investigation has been extremely difficult.  The agents have done a tremendous job in piecing together very complicated pieces of a very long and protracted investigation.

"Based upon the information that has been collected, we now believe that we have a much better understanding of what happened on August 28, 2003.  This investigation is nearing a close, and we hope that it will be concluded in the very near future."

Yesterday, Crime Library called Brian Wells' brother, John Wells, to get his reaction to the news of possible indictments.  John, who runs the website Brianwells.net, has been a critic of the investigation from the start.  While he did acknowledge knowing about the recent developments, he had little to say about them. 

"I have no comment right now," Wells said.  "They are not really saying anything. We have been down this road before.  So right now, we don't really know."

Whether or not indictments will be handed down is yet to be seen.  It is also not known whom those indictments will name.  Perhaps more details will emerge in the coming months.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact the Collarbomb Task Force at 1-866-219-2008.  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can send tips to the FBI at POB 1726, Erie, PA 16507.  The FBI is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the identification of those responsible for this crime.

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