Dumbest Criminals Ever is this week’s Mystery Question. I really have a hard time believing people can be this dumb…
But first the photo and verse. This is another of those photos where timing is everything. Again, I took it on my way to water aerobics…this was about a month ago. Just minutes before, the sky looked nothing like this, really just cloudy. Then when I parked, the sun topped the horizon and rays shot out. It was so pretty. And I thought the verse went well with it.
And now for last week’s Mystery Question–Four Funny Crimes. As usual, three of these crimes really happened and I made one up. Can you guess which one?
- A couple returned home from church to find a man sitting at their table eating leftovers. Not only was he eating their food, but he’d used their shower and then put on two pairs of the owner’s pants and three shirts. And he had the owner’s truck keys in one of the pockets.
- In a state that didn’t have legalized marijuana, police arrested a man after he reported someone had stolen three of his cannabis plants.
- A son robbed his mom because he thought police could only charge him with burglary if he did it at night.
- A store owner caught a man trying to steal a watch. The man gave a sad tale and offered to buy the watch instead. It was close to Christmas, and feeling sorry for the man, the owner agreed. When he gave him the ticket, the man asked if he had something cheaper.
And the answer is…#4. Congrats to all who guessed correctly!
And now for this week’s Mystery Question–Dumbest Criminals Ever. As usual, three of these crimes really happened and I made one up. Can you guess which one?
- A man decided to rob a liquor store on his way home from work. He used a full ski mask and carried a gun. What he forgot was the uniform he wore had his name and the logo where he worked. It didn’t take the police long to find him.
- In an attempt to speed up the process of the crime, the robber called the bank in advance to let them know he was coming to rob it. He thought it would give the bank more time to get the money together.
- Another bank robber chose a woman’s blonde wig, fake breasts, and bright clown pants as his disguise. That would have been okay, except he didn’t take the time to shave his facial hair. Then he drew more attention by stealing a car from a nearby gas station and soon had the police on his trail.
- And there was the man wanted in connection with an assault who used his mugshot as his Facebook profile picture…didn’t take cops long to track him down…
Okay, Super Sleuths, which one in the Dumbest Criminals Ever did I make up? Leave your answers in the comments and I’ll enter you in a drawing for a book from my library that may include my newest release, Counter Attack!
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I think this amazing photo has got to be my favorite. WOW! The clouds surrounding the sun and rays look like snow. If you’ll look closely in the middle of the sunburst, you’ll see a cross! God is magnified once again!
The verse speaks my heart. We have hope of being with him one day.
Now regarding the criminals…oh my word, are they really this dumb? I think you wrote #3, but #2 brought the loudest hmph, so I’m going with it.
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That’s funny about the loudest hmph, Barbara! I forgot to mention in the post that last week’s #1 actually happened to a friend of mine. She ended up giving the burglar a coat to wear. lol
Wow, what a beautiful sunrise! God really knows how to paint a beautiful sky and remind us of the beauty He has waiting for us.
I’m going with #2 for the made up one, at least I hope no one is really that dumb, but you never know. Lol!
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Ms. Dottie, number 2 seems to be the favorite this week…we’ll see…
Very pretty sky with the sun rays shining through the clouds and nice verse to complement it. I am guessing #2 this week.
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Thanks, Gloria! We’ll see next week.
I’m also going w/ #2. I HOPE nobody is that dumb, but you never know . . . They’re all entertaining!
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We’ll see, Delores…
Pat, another stunning photo with such an appropriate verse! I went back and saw the cross! Thank you Barbara!
Oh me all of these crimes seem to be planned by “not the sharpest knife in the drawer”. You’ve made it hard, but I’m guessing #2. Frankly it could be any one of them!
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Thank you, Debra! and it’s getting harder and harder to think up a dumb crime. lol
Yeah, Debra. The cross was neat, huh? I’m glad you found it.
I will say #3 just to be different!
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We’ll see, Paula!
#2. Beautiful photo and scripture as always.
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Thank you, Lucy! And we’ll see if it’s #2 next week.
Another beautiful photo Pat! I’ll guess #3
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Thanks, Miss Mary! We’ll see if it’s #3 next week.
These all are truly dumb criminals…lol! It’s so hard to pick the made-up one. I’ll go with #3 for this week 🙂
What a beautiful sunrise picture, Patricia! I’m not usually up early enough to catch it here where I live, but I do love watching the sun set over the ocean (whenever it’s not cloudy, that is,lol). You always pick just the right verse to fit 🙂 I look forward to them each week!
I also love the wonderful endorsement Nancy wrote for your book, it’s wonderful!
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Thanks, Trixi–I didn’t complain when they moved our water aerobics from 8 to 7 cause I knew it’d give me some good photo ops! And I love what Nancy said. She is such a sweetheart!
#2
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We’ll see, MS. Barb.
Number 1
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We’ll see, Shonda!
It might be #2 🙂
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Maybe, Natalya…we’ll see.
great photo and verse! #2 sounds too funny to be true
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I’m glad I made you laugh this morning, Shelia! We’ll see next week if it’s #2.
I also vote #2. it seems very out there, even for dumb criminals.
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Cate, #2 seems to be the favorite this week…we’ll see…
#2 is my guess.
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Hi Megan! We’ll see next week…
As usual, your verse was exactly what I needed to be reminded of! Waiting can be sooo hard!
I think #3 is the one from you.
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L. waiting is so hard! We’ll see next week if it’s #3…
#2
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Number 2 is very popular, Anna!
#1
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We’ll see, Gail!
Beautiful photo, especially with the rays. I can picture someone anticipating a day with a wonderful adventure planned. Just waiting with joy for the sun to rise. And the Psalmist has even greater anticipation and joy waiting for the Lord to come. YES!
Hmm. Looking over the choices, the most ridiculous one is #2. I mean, who is dumb enough to call ahead to the bank he’s going to rob, to give them his intent? Yup, it’s got to be #2 that you made up. “Hello, First Gullible Bank? I’d like to reserve a teller window for my illegal withdrawal of someone else’s funds. OK, I’ll be there in about 20 minutes. Bye.”
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Hi Tim. I’m glad you enjoyed the photo and verse. I’m always amazed when I catch a photo like that! We’ll see next week if it’s #2.
I want to say #2 – because REALLY!! However I will say #4.
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We’ll see next week, Mary. And I agree! REally!
The picture is beautiful! The verse fits it well. Unfortunately, common sense is not always common. These are all so crazy and funny. It’s hard to believe anyone could be so dumb. I’m going to guess #1.
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Erika, it is so hard to believe people do the things I write about. We’ll see next week if it’s #1.
Loving the picture and verse. The sun rays remind me of last Sunday around 6:30 in the evening. My daughter and I were meeting at the Kroger Fuel Center a short distance from our homes. It was still almost two hours until sunset, but the sun was behind some clouds. However, the rays were shining toward earth wherever there were openings in the cloud. From time to time, the sun would peak down through a “window.”
Thanks for filling us in on #1 for last week. For this week, I’m going with #1 again. I’m switching tactics this time. I usually try to figure which one is least likely to happen. I’m choosing the one I think is most likely to happen. I guess you could say it sounds true, so it probably isn’t.
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I always love your logic, Edward! As for #1 last week, my friend said it was the strangest thing to walk into her house to find a man sitting at her island, eating a sandwich. He had on 3 pairs of her husband’s pants and several shirts.
I love your description of the sun you and your daughter saw! We’ll see next week if your logic works…
# 1 is my choice. Someone that may be an alcoholic going to a liquor store to rob it may forget he’s wearing a uniform with name attached. All he’s thinking about is a shot. The best movie that portrays true alcoholics is Days of Wine and Roses 1962. Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick. The saddest ending for me. I was living life with my father when this movie was released. I lived it scene by scene including straight jacket and shock treatments. I was 15 years old.
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Oh, my goodness, DJ. It’s so hard to understand addiction unless you’ve been there. Blessings to you! I remember the summer Days of Wine and Roses was released. A very powerful movie. We’ll see if it’s #1 next week!
Two
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We’ll see, Judy!
Beautiful photo. I’m going with #2.
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Thanks, Diana! We’ll see next Tuesday if it’s #2.
#2 sorry I’m late internet problems
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I had those problems this morning, too, Jackie! We’ll see if it’s the very popular #2 next week.
I can only hope it is #2. Surely no one is that dumb?
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I think more than one reader indicated that, Ellen. We’ll see…
Gorgeous photo for the scripture, Pat!
#1
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Thanks, Caryl! We’ll see…
1
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We’ll see, BN!
I’ll say 2. Surely no one is that dumb to call first.
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Ethelann, we’ll see next Tuesday, but you’d think!