The dumbest criminal in Pennsylvania

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The discussion centers around various anecdotes and stories of criminals who have made notably foolish decisions during their crimes, particularly focusing on instances that highlight their lack of common sense. The scope includes humorous and absurd examples of criminal behavior, drawing on real-life events and media reports.

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  • Some participants share stories of criminals who attempted robberies in highly inappropriate or dangerous settings, such as a police convention or a bank next to an FBI office.
  • One participant humorously notes that a robber's claim of being "smooth" might not be well-received in prison, suggesting a potential for ridicule among inmates.
  • Another anecdote describes a robber with poor eyesight who mistakenly entered the wrong vehicle after a bank robbery, leading to a humorous twist where the officer was already in the car.
  • A participant recounts a failed bank robbery involving a father and son, where the son inadvertently revealed his identity by demanding money from his own father, who worked at the bank.
  • There are references to individuals who have received "Darwin Awards" for their exceptionally foolish criminal acts, emphasizing the absurdity of their choices.
  • One post raises a concern about a criminal being out on bail while awaiting trial for multiple robbery charges, questioning the judicial system's decisions.

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Participants generally share a sense of disbelief and humor regarding the stories presented, but there is no consensus on the implications of these anecdotes for broader discussions about crime or the justice system.

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Some stories may lack complete details or context, and the humor derived from these anecdotes relies heavily on the absurdity of the situations rather than any legal or moral conclusions.

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Readers interested in humorous crime stories, anecdotes about foolish behavior, or discussions about the quirks of human decision-making may find this thread engaging.

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I don't even know how to respond to that. Stupidity knows no bounds.
 
It does make for hefty bragging rights in jail, so long as he suggests he knew they were all police. On the other hand, calling oneself "smooth" might not be wise around inmate Bubba.
 
Unbelievable!

I remember another story about a guy who tried to rob a bank that was located next to an FBI office. Something like five or six armed agents were depositing their checks at the time.
 
Ahahah. There was one robber who had a slight vision problem. He couldn't drive because of his poor eyesight, so after he robbed the bank he needed his partner to drive him away. The idiot jumped into the back seat of his getaway car, instructing the driver to get going before the cops get there.

The officer turned around and said, "Sure thing. We're on our way."
 
Ivan Seeking said:
I remember another story about a guy who tried to rob a bank that was located next to an FBI office. Something like five or six armed agents were depositing their checks at the time.

One of the darwin award winners also did something similar:

The following mind-boggling attempt at a crime spree appeared to be the robber's first, due to his lack of a previous record of violence, and his terminally stupid choices:

1. His target was H&J Leather & Firearms. A gun shop.

2. The shop was full of customers - firearms customers.

3. To enter the shop, the robber had to step around a marked police patrol car parked at the front door.

4. A uniformed officer was standing at the counter, having coffee before work.

Upon seeing the officer, the would-be robber announced a holdup, and fired a few wild shots. The officer and a clerk promptly returned fire, covered by several customers who also drew their guns, thereby removing the confused criminal from the gene pool.

No one else was hurt.

http://www.darwinawards.com/darwin/darwin1993-06.html
 
I heard of a bank robbery story with a father and son team of culprits. Dad worked at the bank. He thought of a plan for his son to rob the bank with a mask and gun. Dad knew where the big money was so he could hand it over to his son when the robbery took place.
The day arrived. The nervous son entered the bank with mask and gun. He yelled; "GIVE ME THE MONEY DAD!"
 

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