Elderly Crime

‘Serial slingshot shooter,’ 81, arrested in California after nearly a decade of evading police

Living in a quiet neighborhood in California, the last thing one would expect is an 81-year-old man wreaking havoc with a slingshot for nearly a decade. It’s both baffling and amusing to think about someone at that age engaging in such mischievous behavior. The fact that his name is Prince King adds an interesting layer to this already peculiar story. It makes you wonder what could have possibly driven him to continue this insane activity for so long. Was it simply a case of malicious mischief, as the police suggest, or is there something deeper at play here?

The idea of an elderly man evading the police for such a long period of time is both impressive and alarming.… Continue reading

Ohio man, 81, charged in fatal shooting of Uber driver he mistakenly thought was involved in a scam

As I reflect on the tragic incident involving an 81-year-old man in Ohio charged in the fatal shooting of an innocent Uber driver, I can’t help but feel a mix of anger, sadness, and frustration. This incident highlights a dangerous trend in our society, where individuals jump to conclusions, act out of fear, and resort to violence without any justifiable reason. The fact that this elderly man took the life of a woman, mistakenly believing she was involved in a scam, is both heartbreaking and infuriating.

The idea that someone could be so paranoid and trigger-happy that they would take another person’s life without any real threat is disturbing.… Continue reading