Most criminals are just not-so-bright people on what is likely to become the worst day of their life. Here's a rundown of your daily loser for February 2008.
Families living in the Romanian town of Lilieci reported windows broken, bicycles flying through the air, objects moving on tables and candles blown out when there is no wind. Police closed the investigations concluding that ghosts were to blame.
Feb. 28: Aspiring Gay Porn Stars Charged as Burglars
A three-state investigation into 40 rooftop break-ins has ended with the arrest of 25-year-old twins who are aspiring gay porn stars. But police say their reputation as criminals has grown faster than their acting careers. (Story Deleted)About 500 pairs of women's underwear were reported stolen from the Victoria’s Secret store in the Treasure Coast Square mall in Jensen Beach, Fla. Investigators are not sure how the thongs and other undies were swiped. A store co-manager "noticed the front side of the panty bar in the ‘pink’ room was missing panties."
Feb. 26: Just Desserts for Chocolate Mousse Murderer
A 45-year-old French farmer was Tuesday sentenced to 20 years in prison for murdering his parents by lacing their chocolate mousse with a highly-toxic insecticide. (Story expired)How better to get rid of a pest than with bug spray, and it apparently works on humans, too.
A college student in Baltimore rams another car, claiming he's Jack Bauer from Fox TV's "24" and the other driver was a terrorist.
Feb. 23: 40 Year Old Son Tasers Mom
Moral: Stun guns and alcohol don't mix. (Story expired)How's this for a sign of the times: A gun-wielding man in a ski mask robbing a Georgia bank told a teller he wanted payback for losing his house to foreclosure.
What's the point of breaking into someone's home if you don't take pictures? This alleged burglar apparently left his video souvenir at the crime scene.
You need a satellite navigation system when you don't know where you're going. But when you try stealing one from an unmarked police car, the question is no longer where you're going, but for how long.
