Police more than 20 minutes away equals dead intruder.

[wmenorr67]

http://www.newson6.com/story/16427212/blanchard-mother-who-shot-killed-intruder-recalls-home-invasion

Recently widowed was on phone with 911 for more than 20 minutes.  Glad her and her child are safe.

[RoadKingLarry]

My heart goes out to the woman, she has to be living a waking nightmare.

But why in the hell does the press deem it nessecary to publish this woman's address? Fupid stucking bastages

[Jamie B]

God bless her! Hopefully, she will be stronger after going through all of this.

Nice to see that the other scared pussy called Mommy and Daddy to take him to the police station.

[T.O.M.]

But why in the hell does the press deem it nessecary to publish this woman's address? Fupid stucking bastages

Back when I was a prosecutor, I was doing an interview about a serial child molestor. Everything was going fine until he asked me for the names and addresses of the victims. I said no dice. He then said that if these kiids were willing to drag the defendant's name through the mud, their name should be in print as well.  Again, I said no. He then tells me that "the people" have the right to know everything about everyone involved in the story. I said not by me, and that was the end of the interview. He said something about calling the paper's lawyer to get me to "do the right thing." I gave him a business card. Never heard from anyone...

Some reports truly believe everything should be in print, no matter who it may hurt.

[Perd Hapley]

Chris, these victims were still children? I could understand, if the allegations were from twenty years ago. For recent cases, though, that would be really bizarre.

[coppertales]

My south camp is about 20 minutes from leo response.  My north camp is at least 30 minutes from leo response.  Either I am dead or the perp is dead.  But, my wife is as good with a pistol/shotgun as I am so I doubt if the perp can get both of us....chris3

[Perd Hapley]

My south camp is about 20 minutes from leo response.  My north camp is at least 30 minutes from leo response.  Either I am dead or the perp is dead.  But, my wife is as good with a pistol/shotgun as I am so I doubt if the perp can get both of us....chris3

I like your optimism. After all, there could be more than one of them. 

[RoadKingLarry]

My south camp is about 20 minutes from leo response.  My north camp is at least 30 minutes from leo response.  Either I am dead or the perp is dead.  But, my wife is as good with a pistol/shotgun as I am so I doubt if the perp can get both of us....chris3

My home is 20+ minutes from emergency response, if we're lucky and they don't get lost (it has happened when the neighbors have called for an ambulance). If things get ugly it will get real ugly.

[Hawkmoon]

I hope police don't use GPS.

A couple of months ago we had a severe storm through this area that took down a lot of trees. I lost a couple myself, along with a bunch of limbs and branches. A couple of days after the storm a ratty old Ford pickup with a blown muffler rolled into the driveway. I went out to see what was brewing, and a guy probably in his mid-20s got out. He said, "Hi, I'm ___. I'm here to clean up your trees."

I had already contracted with a licensed arborist to clean up my mess, and the guy I hired wasn't named ___ and he didn't drive a ratty pickup with a blown muffler. So I told him I had no idea what he was talking about and I asked him if he was at the right place. He said, "Yeah, 12 ___ Drive." So I got to tell him that he was at number 172, and that this was NOT ___ Drive. And the moron looked at me like I was crazy.

"My GPS says this is the place."

He must have a crappy GPS. The address he was looking for was less than a quarter of a mile away ... as the crow flies. But to get there was about a 3/4-mile drive involving several turns and a couple of intervening streets.

[RoadKingLarry]

Reliance on GPS or any other tech without common sense can get people killed.
My 911 address comes up several miles away on most GPS systems. Mapquest shows up 5 miles to the north and Google maps shows up 3 miles east.

[grislyatoms]

Good for her. Can't find any fault with what she did.

[cassandra and sara's daddy]

might be wise to wait on judgement. there may be some odd developments

[Scout26]

might be wise to wait on judgement. there may be some odd developments

Oh boy, here we go again.....

[cassandra and sara's daddy]

check the comments in the articles.  if 1/2 is true its gonna be interesting

[TommyGunn]

I hope police don't use GPS.

A couple of months ago we had a severe storm through this area that took down a lot of trees. I lost a couple myself, along with a bunch of limbs and branches. A couple of days after the storm a ratty old Ford pickup with a blown muffler rolled into the driveway. I went out to see what was brewing, and a guy probably in his mid-20s got out. He said, "Hi, I'm ___. I'm here to clean up your trees."

I had already contracted with a licensed arborist to clean up my mess, and the guy I hired wasn't named ___ and he didn't drive a ratty pickup with a blown muffler. So I told him I had no idea what he was talking about and I asked him if he was at the right place. He said, "Yeah, 12 ___ Drive." So I got to tell him that he was at number 172, and that this was NOT ___ Drive. And the moron looked at me like I was crazy.

"My GPS says this is the place."

He must have a crappy GPS. The address he was looking for was less than a quarter of a mile away ... as the crow flies. But to get there was about a 3/4-mile drive involving several turns and a couple of intervening streets.

My mother has GPS in her car and periodically goes on trips with a friend.  You would be amazed at how ****-ed a GPS can get you.  It once tried to put her in the middle of a river!   I mean .... there wasn't even a bridge there!!!

[gunsmith]

I can not call the police from where I live, I guess I would hope the internet satt connection is working, hope the power is working, and get on facebook/APS and hope someone can call the sheriff for me.

No cell coverage where I am, however three dogs that bark like crazy and my Glock is always in reach
( always, caught a glimpse of a mountain lion the other day, on top of the hill behind house! )

 

[gunsmith]

check the comments in the articles.  if 1/2 is true its gonna be interesting

I cant see the cruddy comments due to cruddy lap top I am borrowing, can you link please?

[vaskidmark]

You really don't want to read all the comments, unless you have a real desire for your blood pressure to go sky-high.  Reader's Digest version is 1) she lived in a trailer, 2) landlord who rented the trailer did not know her 60-year old hubby was married, 3) landlord sent two thugs to "check out" the place, and 4) thugs had no idea anybody was inside.

There is a lively debate taking place about all aspects of the story that has covered every aspect except why an 18-year old married a 60-year old and why they had a baby.  The "they were agents of the landlord" aspect has one side firmly convinced and the other side busy pointing out every reason why it holds less water than a spaghetti strainer.

stay safe.

[KD5NRH]

But why in the hell does the press deem it nessecary to publish this woman's address? Fupid stucking bastages

Well, she's kinda cute and she's available, but yes, a phone number would probably be more appropriate.

Unless talking your way past her shotgun is the first test to ask her out.   

[cassandra and sara's daddy]

You really don't want to read all the comments, unless you have a real desire for your blood pressure to go sky-high.  Reader's Digest version is 1) she lived in a trailer, 2) landlord who rented the trailer did not know her 60-year old hubby was married, 3) landlord sent two thugs to "check out" the place, and 4) thugs had no idea anybody was inside.

There is a lively debate taking place about all aspects of the story that has covered every aspect except why an 18-year old married a 60-year old and why they had a baby.  The "they were agents of the landlord" aspect has one side firmly convinced and the other side busy pointing out every reason why it holds less water than a spaghetti strainer.

stay safe.

that was one line  the other was implying that the dead guy might have been baby daddy.

[wmenorr67]

The young girl in queston had lived in the trailer for two years, which is interesting since she is just 18.  Whole lot of questions but the bottom line is that dead guy wasn't supposed to be there and paid for it with his life.  Maybe his buddy that got away will talk and shed some light on the issue.

[gunsmith]

Fox news reporting today that her late husband had medication the guy that was breaking in was looking for.
Had no idea she was married to a 65yr old but it really doesn't matter.

If there was a question about whether or not it was a good shoot it hasn't reached the Prosecutors office.
Dead guy had a big knife in his hand and had previously stalked the girl, according to FNC.

65 & he married an 18yr old? ... That's awesome!

[grampster]

"65 & he married an 18yr old? ... That's awesome!"

It's probably why he's dead.   Probably died with a smile on his face.

[gunsmith]

"65 & he married an 18yr old? ... That's awesome!"

It's probably why he's dead.   Probably died with a smile on his face.

No wonder he was looking for the late husbands medication, I want some too.

[Bubbles]

The late husband died of cancer.  According to the unventilated perp, they targeted the home specifically to steal narcotics/pain killers as they suspected the cancer pt had been prescribed them.  He also admitted that they had taken hydrocodone just before the home invasion.

http://s3.amazonaws.com/content.newsok.com/documents/j5dlsaffidavit.pdf