Threats Made In Connection With Dimebag Killing

The Marysville Journal-Tribune reports that a woman having the same last name as Dimebag Darrell's killer, Nathan Gale, has received threats on her life. According to the Marysville Police Department, she began receiving phone calls from an unidentified man early this morning.

It is not clear how the caller obtained her telephone number or from where he was calling. The caller allegedly believed the woman was a family member of Gale's and threatened to shoot her in retaliation for the murder of heavy metal guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbot Wednesday night.

Reports indicate the resident attempted to convince the caller that she is no relation to Gale, but to no avail. The caller's last few messages - left at approximately 6 a.m. - were captured on an answering machine. Local police officers are reviewing the tape as part of their investigation.

One thing is sure. Dimebag Darrell was very popular and his fans are having difficulty coping with his death. Threatening to shoot a presumed relative of Gale's in retaliation for Dimebag's demise is beyond extreme.