One Case of Stupidity cured...

[novalty]

In a recent home invasion (http://www.pressherald.com/news/Livermore-Falls-man-shot-dead-during-Rome-home-invastion.html) this past weekend in Maine. We've all heard of bringing a knife to a gun fight, in this instance the burglar wasn't even that smart.


A Livermore Falls man was shot to death Saturday night after breaking into a mobile home wearing a ski mask and brass knuckles, according to state police.


Dennison, 44, of Livermore Falls, was killed by the homeowner, Richard Duffy, 48, according to Stephen McCausland, Maine Department of Public Safety spokesman.


An autopsy showed Dennison died from multiple gunshot wounds. Neither Duffy nor his son, who was home at the time, were injured.

[41 mag fan]

More oxygen for the smart people now.

[bob208]

a happy ending for all.

[missionary5155]

Good morning
Be interesting to know how many times that individual had been released from punishment for earlier offences.
When I was a kid growing up in Riverside, Mich there was a post about 7 feet tall near town center by the old RR stop. I asked an "old feller" once why an old hiching post was so tall. He explained it was for thieves and other vile persons to be taught a leasson. Most never needed a repeat performance after the wip was applied.
Mike in Peru

[jaysouth]

If stupidity were painful, they would have to put morphine in the water supply to keep up with the demand.

[Wayne Smith]

If someone approaches me wearing nothing but a ski mask and brass knuckles I think I'd shoot, too!

[popper]

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/10/01/fencing-coach-stops-robbery-using-sword/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+foxnews%2Fnational+%28Interna l+-+US+Latest+-+Text%29
Don't know if this is a better ending or not. I can just visualize the scene.

[starmac]

Don't shoot them if they are steeling beer.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/09/30/texas-store-owner-arrested-after-killing-robber/?intcmp=obinsite

store owner arrested after killing robber
Published September 30, 2013
Associated Press

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The owner of a South Texas convenience store has been arrested for murder after shooting a man attempting to steal beer from his shop.

Rodney James Duve was being held Sunday in the Nueces County jail with bond set at $35,000. Corpus Christi police say a 39-year-old man came into his store Saturday evening and took a 12-pack of beer before attempting to flee.

The 52-year-old Duve was arrested at the store. The robbery suspect, who has not been identified, was taken to a hospital where he died.

A police spokeswoman did not immediately return a phone message seeking additional information.

[starmac]

I can see the guys tombstone now. Life cut short by a 12 pack.

[novalty]

I can see the guys tombstone now. Life cut short by a 12 pack.

Or..."Man couldn't hold his alcohol."

[Artful]

Good morning
Be interesting to know how many times that individual had been released from punishment for earlier offences.
When I was a kid growing up in Riverside, Mich there was a post about 7 feet tall near town center by the old RR stop. I asked an "old feller" once why an old hiching post was so tall. He explained it was for thieves and other vile persons to be taught a leasson. Most never needed a repeat performance after the wip was applied.
Mike in Peru

http://www.pressherald.com/news/Livermore-Falls-man-shot-dead-during-Rome-home-invastion.html


Christopher Dennison, 44, of Livermore Falls, was killed by the homeowner, Richard Duffy, 48, according to Stephen McCausland, Maine Department of Public Safety spokesman.

Both men have criminal histories.

Duffy, who lives at 28 Foss Hill Lane off state Route 225 with his teenage son, shot Dennison after a brief altercation in the living room about 8 p.m., according to McCausland.

An autopsy showed Dennison died from multiple gunshot wounds. Neither Duffy nor his son, who was home at the time, were injured.

Police did not release details of the confrontation, which is at the center of their ongoing investigation. The case will also be reviewed by the Maine attorney general's office.

Brass knuckles are a metal hand-held weapon that curves around the fingers.

It's not clear how Dennison came to drive to Duffy's trailer, which shares a dirt road with two other homes in a sparsely populated area in the town of about 1,000. Police said there is no indication that the two knew each other.

Duffy's home, set back from the road, is out of view of other residences and is marked with several "no trespassing" and "keep out" signs.

This morning, his neighbors pulled a chain across his driveway after feeding his animals, which include several pigs and chickens. They said they were in contact with Duffy by phone and referred questions about the shooting to his lawyer, Tom Ferris, of Waterville.

On Saturday night, Duffy was home enjoying his evening just before his property was invaded, Ferris said.

"We don't have all the facts in yet, but from all appearances, this looks like straight-up self defense," Ferris said. "It was a home invasion. My client was just defending himself and his family."

McCausland said police learned Sunday that there was a second man, who police would not identify, in the passenger seat of Dennison's car. McCausland said once the man in the car heard the shots, he ran off. The man was interviewed by investigators, who will likely talk to him again, McCausland said.

No charges have been filed against the passenger or against Duffy.

In August, Duffy was sentenced to a suspended sentence and a $500 fine in Kennebec County Superior Court for assault and criminal mischief on Feb. 1 in Oakland.

Capt. Rick Stubbert of the Oakland Police Department said that in February, Duffy assaulted a 22-year-old man that Duffy did not know in the parking lot of Valero, a gas station on Oak Street.

In that case, Stubbert said, Duffy was walking past the gas station and was visibly angry. When he noticed the 22-year-old watching him, "Duffy didn't appreciate being watched," Stubbert said, and approached the victim.

In that case, the assault did not involve weapons and the victim suffered no significant injuries, Stubbert said.

Duffy drew the criminal mischief charge because he kicked the victim's car, Stubbert said.

Dennison was a hunter and motorcyclist who was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence earlier this year.

According to state deer lottery records, Dennison won a permit in 2008.

In May, Dennison was charged with operating under the influence after crashing his motorcycle on Route 27 in Piittston, according to police reports. Dennison, who lost control and crashed, suffered non life-threatening head injuries and was taken to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.

[km101]

"A Livermore Falls man was shot to death Saturday night after breaking into a mobile home wearing a ski mask and brass knuckles, according to state police. "

This guy was definitely from the shallow end of the gene pool! :holysheep

Sounds like his head injuries may have been more severe that they thought.

[1Shirt]

Yep, conur with gene pool factor!
1Shirt!

[Blacksmith]

The Whipping Post in the state that had whipping as a punishment removed from the books in 1972, last in the United States.

http://archives.blogs.delaware.gov/tag/whipping-post/