Staff Writer
McALLEN, Texas - They liked to say that Patrick Alcatraz rode on the wings of the nightingales, swooping across high-sky turbulence of the sort that would have felled a mere mortal. Well, Alcatraz is climbing another tower of blooming clouds as he makes his return to once-more serve as editor of The Tribune.
It was two months ago that he fired then-Tribune writer Ron Mexico, leading Mexico to fly to Amsterdam for some sort of escapism, a decision that soon led to his death - murdered by unknown thugs as he bopped-about the city's Red Light District. Mexico's death was followed by then-wife Elaine Benitez's grieving period, which eventually led her into the arms of Alcatraz. The two then flew to her native country of Panama, where she was gunned down by Mexico's son on the morning of their beach-front.wedding. Alcatraz was not hurt in the shooting.
He now comes to the Rio Grande Valley of Texas from Montreal, where he has been mourning Ms. Benitez's death in his own way. "I'm clear of that," he said today in a cellphone chit-chat with this reporter. "Mourning is not a forever thing, not with Human Beings. We survive it and we move on..."
The Tribune of late has been edited by Eliot Elcomedor. He has announced plans to take a much-needed vacation, but will remain on staff, as a writer. "Everybody needs a breadth of fresh air every now and then," he said this afternoon during a brief conversation in The Tribune newsroom. "Looks like Cabo San Lucas for me, for a week or two, and then maybe Hono...or Borneo."
At about the time of the announcement noting Alcatraz's decision, the family of Elaine Benitez in Panama City forwarded a painting of her to the offices of The Tribune. It is rumored that it will hang in the publication's conference room...
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2 comments:
Man, the Tribune, needs to clean up its act. I can't believe Alcatraz is coming back. The question is, why??? eliot is doing an outstanding job, as editor in chief, although, I still can't figure this out. Why is he supporting and making Jr. Bonner sound like a normal guy.
He is not, he is old, worn out, looks sikcly, probably stole that young lady from a crib, and lies about her age.
Well, Mr. Elcomedor, the Tribune is going down hill, two skirt chasers in one press room spells trouble. Enjoy, your time off.
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