Posted by
David S. in Roanoke, VA on February 19, 2010:
Too bad least one of the charges wasn't a capital offense. The sooner this man attempts to earn his Darwin Award, the better.
Posted by
George - Cole Camp, Missouri on February 19, 2010:
Oh no Randy. Since when is the head not vital? lol
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When one doesn't use it, George. -rc
Posted by
Bernard, Brisbane, Australia on February 20, 2010:
Hey, they don't call it "WarCrack" for nothing!
(Yes, I play that game... ;-)
Posted by
Jeff, Northern California on February 20, 2010:
Perhaps, once he gets out of prison, he should hire himself out as a vacuum cleaner. He can snort all the dustbunnies in his mom's house and keep them inside the vacuum that is his skull until it's emptied once a month or so.
Posted by
Ron UK on February 20, 2010:
Randy, there should be an Oscar for one-liners and your comment should take it. I am still chuckling, thanks.
Posted by
Ross, Sunnyvale CA on February 22, 2010:
Too late for a Darwin award. From what I read, there was Hazel Summerall, her son James Swan, Swan's son (unnamed), and Swan's grandfather, also not named. It is not stated if he is Hazel's father or her father-in-law. That's four generations in one house. Not exactly the Cabots and the Lodges.
Posted by
Ed in Baltimore on February 23, 2010:
"Felony tampering with a victim"? Huh?
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Threatening a witness (which can include a victim of a crime), like "Don't testify or I'll kill you," is "tampering". It's unclear what exactly happened in this case to lead to such a charge, but it's apparently something along that line. -rc
Posted by
Adrienne, Toronto on March 2, 2010:
I looked up felony tampering as I was also confused. Based on the description I am assuming he was charged because he ripped the phone from her hand when she tried to call the police.
A person commits the crime of "victim tampering" if, with purpose to do so, he prevents or dissuades or attempts to prevent or dissuade any person who has been a victim of any crime or a person who is acting on behalf of any such victim from:
(1) Making any report of such victimization to any peace officer, or state, local or federal law enforcement officer or prosecuting agency or to any judge....
Posted by
Maygyver-Ohio on March 9, 2010:
There has to be some deep rooted hatred in that family for a grandfathers first reaction to be shooting his grandson in the head. What goes on in that house on a normal day to set a stage like that?
Posted by
Jim, Huntington Beach, CA on July 2, 2010:
Hard-Headed Gamer - Comments
Posted by David S. in Roanoke, VA on February 19, 2010:
Too bad least one of the charges wasn't a capital offense. The sooner this man attempts to earn his Darwin Award, the better.
Posted by George - Cole Camp, Missouri on February 19, 2010:
Oh no Randy. Since when is the head not vital? lol
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When one doesn't use it, George. -rc
Posted by Bernard, Brisbane, Australia on February 20, 2010:
Hey, they don't call it "WarCrack" for nothing!
(Yes, I play that game... ;-)
Posted by Jeff, Northern California on February 20, 2010:
Perhaps, once he gets out of prison, he should hire himself out as a vacuum cleaner. He can snort all the dustbunnies in his mom's house and keep them inside the vacuum that is his skull until it's emptied once a month or so.
Posted by Ron UK on February 20, 2010:
Randy, there should be an Oscar for one-liners and your comment should take it. I am still chuckling, thanks.
Posted by Ross, Sunnyvale CA on February 22, 2010:
Too late for a Darwin award. From what I read, there was Hazel Summerall, her son James Swan, Swan's son (unnamed), and Swan's grandfather, also not named. It is not stated if he is Hazel's father or her father-in-law. That's four generations in one house. Not exactly the Cabots and the Lodges.
Posted by Ed in Baltimore on February 23, 2010:
"Felony tampering with a victim"? Huh?
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Threatening a witness (which can include a victim of a crime), like "Don't testify or I'll kill you," is "tampering". It's unclear what exactly happened in this case to lead to such a charge, but it's apparently something along that line. -rc
Posted by Adrienne, Toronto on March 2, 2010:
I looked up felony tampering as I was also confused. Based on the description I am assuming he was charged because he ripped the phone from her hand when she tried to call the police.
A person commits the crime of "victim tampering" if, with purpose to do so, he prevents or dissuades or attempts to prevent or dissuade any person who has been a victim of any crime or a person who is acting on behalf of any such victim from:
(1) Making any report of such victimization to any peace officer, or state, local or federal law enforcement officer or prosecuting agency or to any judge....
Posted by Maygyver-Ohio on March 9, 2010:
There has to be some deep rooted hatred in that family for a grandfathers first reaction to be shooting his grandson in the head. What goes on in that house on a normal day to set a stage like that?
Posted by Jim, Huntington Beach, CA on July 2, 2010:
Get Grandpa a BIGGER GUN!
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