How NOT to get away with murder

[Earniel]

Polish author jailed for murder

I have to admit, this is a very inventive way of shooting yourself in the foot. You got away with murder? That's great! Let's make it a little easier on the police to catch you and write the scene in your latest book!

Although he claims he just researched the case a little too well. Let this be a lesson for us all, fellow writers of the 'moot, too much research is clearly dangerous.

EDIT: And here is another story of what to do to make them catch you sooner: Robber writes his name on wall

Do any of you know any other amusing stories of not-too-bright criminals?

[Tessar]

*puts on tap shoes and turns on the spotlight*

He had it comin'! He had it comin'! If you'd'a been there! If you'd a seen it! You would'a done the same!

[Ingwe]

Wow, basically like putting "I dun it" in big bold red capital letters in the book, except this one was quite inventive. Next thing will be a cop will go do some undercover work, wearing a wire, and then give the criminals a book about the same situation in which a cop is wearing a wire.

Interesting how the criminal catches himself red-handed before the police do.

[Acalewia]

Originally Posted by Tessar

*puts on tap shoes and turns on the spotlight*

He had it comin'! He had it comin'! If you'd'a been there! If you'd a seen it! You would'a done the same!

Been watching a little too much Chicago lately?


That was the stupidest thing I have ever heard of. Like O.J writing a book about how he would have killed his ex.

[Nurvingiel]

Originally Posted by Acalewia

Been watching a little too much Chicago lately?

Chicago is made of awesome.

Originally Posted by Acalewia

That was the stupidest thing I have ever heard of. Like O.J writing a book about how he would have killed his ex.

That's the first thing I thought when I saw this thread. Wouldn't it be ironic if O.J. did publish that book and it provided enough evidence to reopen the case? Wouldn't happen, but it's an interesting thought.

Look on the bright side guys, at least they aren't smart criminals!

[Mari]

The book is thought to be fairly good though. Off course if you have a real case in front of you, it makes it easier to write "more realistic"...

[Earniel]

I'm thinking the publicity alone will no doubt make it a best-seller.

[Prince Myshkin]

Originally Posted by Nurvingiel

Chicago is made of awesome.

That's the first thing I thought when I saw this thread. Wouldn't it be ironic if O.J. did publish that book and it provided enough evidence to reopen the case? Wouldn't happen, but it's an interesting thought.

Look on the bright side guys, at least they aren't smart criminals!

ah but see they couldn't reopen the case because the verdict was not guilty. you can't be tried for the same crime twice. I hear the book is on the way.

On a different note, I like the music from Chicago, but I didn't like the movie. I'd like to see the real show though.

[Nautipus]

I've got a good one!

A criminal decides to rob a store, I think it's a jewelery store but I can't remember, but decides to break the giant store-front window to get in. Well, the guy obviously doesnt understand what the word "cat-burgler" implies, and throws a cinder block at the widow. But he didnt throw it hard enough, and the window is made of some sort of acrylic, so it bounces back and knocks him unconsious, simultaneously setting off the alarm. The police arrive and take him to get medical attention before they arrest him.

THAT, my friends, is what's called easy game in the law enforcement world.

[Earniel]

Good one, Nautipus! That reminds me of another story I once read in the news. A guy tries to hijack a car, the driver disagrees and manages to drive away, leaving the thief standing on the road. The guy tries again with another car, fails again and doesn't even manage to steal the woman's purse. Frustrated, he then tries to hijack a small van, not knowing that there are 5 judo black-belts inside going to a tournament. The story stops there but the last bit leaves much to the imagination.

[Nautipus]

You know, there's really no way to come back from that.

[Nautipus]

This story really has more to do with the judicial system rather than criminals. In california, a law was passed so that if you commit a crime 3 consecutive times, you'll be put in jail for life without chance for parole.
That's bullcrap. There was a kid who was starving in the streets and stole a slice of pizza three times. Just one slice, man. They put him in jail, where he'll stay for the rest of his life without the chance for parole, but Charlie Manson gets a parole hearing every seven years, and his accomplises get one every three years. Somethings wrong here.