Really Really Dumb Criminals 6 this week’s Mystery Question. But first the photo and verse. Talk about being at the right place at the right time. I took this photo a couple of years ago as I came out of my house. The cardinal was sitting on a bush at the corner of my carport, and I had my phone in my hand. And I love that verse with it.
Now for last week’s Mystery Question, Really Really Dumb Criminals 5. As usual, four choices, three of which are true. I made up one–can you guess which one?
- A suspect in a murder investigation was being questioned, and he agreed to a clip-on mic for the recording. Unfortunately, when he went to the restroom, he forgot he was wearing the mic and the recording reflected that he muttered to himself, “Of course I killed her. Who else could it’ve been?”
- When stealing a car, don’t do like this man who attempted to steal an unmarked police car that was on a stakeout. When he tried to flee and was arrested, police discovered he had another stolen vehicle parked in his drive.
- If you’re going to transport drugs, don’t let your pet raccoon hold a meth pipe in your vehicle, and don’t run a red light, either. That’s what one dumb criminal did.
- And when you steal a motorcycle, don’t be like this dumb criminal who picked one that was almost empty. The fast getaway slowed to a stop and a quick arrest.
And the answer is…#1. Congrats to all who guessed correctly.
Now for this week’s Mystery Question, Really Really Dumb Criminals 6. As usual, four choices, three of which are true. I made up one–can you guess which one?
- “Follow the true events of a real-life bank robber, the thief wrote in a self-published book. Then he got caught robbing another bank using the same tactics he wrote about.
- Can you get any dumber than leaving your prison discharge papers behind in the government truck you stole just outside the jail you just walked out of?
- Should you decide to rob an empty house, just hope it isn’t one that police detectives are using for a stakeout. That’s what happened to one hapless burglar.
- If you’re on parole and have the winning ticket for a huge lottery payout, don’t slug a deputy when you show up to collect your winnings. You’ll go right back in the slammer.
Okay Super Sleuths, which one did I make up? Leave your answer in the comments, and I’ll enter you in a drawing for a February book from my library.
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Now for Tuesday’s song. I woke up this morning hearing this one. I hope you enjoy!
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I pick number 3 this week because it made me laugh out loud!
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I’m so glad I made you laugh out loud, Priscilla!
#3 so dumb it made me laugh and it actually could be true
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I’m always glad if I can make you laugh, Crystal. 🙂
#3 has to be the answer.
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We’ll see, Martha! Miss our Pilates!!
I will choose #4 this time. Love the picture and verse.
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Hi Paula! We’ll see and I’m glad you liked the photo and verse. The photo is one of my favorites as well as the verse.
Refreshing photo, Pat. This is a great shot! I love watching birds. In fact, we put a birdbath on our front porch right in front of the window. Sometimes we get 30 birds at a time. So fun! Lol the Scripture could not be more perfect.
I guess I’m going with #4
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I have a birdbath that I can see from my deck three season out of the year, Barbara. I bet it’s something to see thirty birds! We’ll see if it’s #4 next week…
I’ll go with #3 this week. I think even the arresting police must laugh out loud!
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Number 3 is certainly popular, Delores! We’ll see…
I will pick three. Seeing a cardinal always makes me happy!
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It makes me happy, too, Judy! We’ll see next week if it’s the very popular #3…
Love the picture and verse Pat! Thanks, too, for sharing The Old Rugged Cross by George Beverly Shea. What a voice!
#2
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George Beverly Shea has a beautiful voice. I love everything he ever sang. We’ll see if it’s #2 next week.
Nice photo and verse, Pat. The cardinal was the mascot for both my high school and college.
Here we go with the really, really, dumb criminals. One of them should write a book. Oh, wait…
#1. Maybe I could call it “Bank Robbing for Dummies.”
#2. Now, where did I leave my paperwork?
#3. Found the perfect house to rob…
#4. No one gets between me and my winnings!
What could be more ironic than trying to rob a house being used as a police stakeout. I wonder who was more surprised. I think no one, because I think you made up #3.
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Thanks, Tim. I love cardinals and I love the idea that one of the dumb criminals should write a book. We’ll see next week if it’s the extremely popular #3.
Loved the picture haven’t seen cardinals in a long time. I am going with #3
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I have several cardinals in my yard, Sharon. We’ll see next week if it’s #3.
#1
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We’ll see, Caryl!
I think it’s # 3, too!
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That’s the popular one this week, Mary. 😉 We’ll see next week…
I am guessing #2 this week.
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Hi Gloria! We’ll see next week!
#2?
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Maybe…Barbie D…we’ll see…
I say number 4.
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Hi Deborah! We’ll see…
#1
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Hi, Mary…we’ll see…
I enjoy audiobooks!
My guess is #3!
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That’s a popular guess, Natalya! We’ll see…
#3, why would anyone break into an empty house?! What would they hope to gain?
Love the bird and the verse. My son and daughter in law gave my husband and me a bird feeder with a camera for Christmas. We can even see feeders from others around the US.
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Great logic, Gail…we’ll see. I would love to have a feeder with a camera. I have a video of a male and female cardinal feeding each other that I love.
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I am guessing #4 this week.
I love cardinals!! I was lucky enough to get a photo of a female cardinal in a snow-laden bush a few years ago. That is the best nature photo I have ever taken.
George Beverly Shea was one of my mom’s favorite singers of hymns and/or gospel music. Hearing this song reminded me of the album she had of his. I remember listening to him sing How Great Thou Art. Thank you for sharing it.
I’m hoping that someone wouldn’t be so stupid to steal a truck as soon as they got out of prison, but they probably needed a ride?? I’m going with #3 though.
I think a Cardinal is one of God’s most beautiful creatures. I can’t help but smile when I see one! Love your verse too Patricia, it’s perfect!
Beautiful verse for a beautiful picture. We have a cedar tree in our back yard. I looked out the day after the big sleet storm and saw a cardinal in the tree. Such a wonderful sight.
I’m choosing 4. I can’t think of any reason to slug a deputy in that situation unless he simply wanted to go to jail. Maybe he thought the only way to protect his winnings would be to go to jail where he wouldn’t be likely to spend his winnings frivolously? I don’t know.
Beautiful song by George Beverly Shea.
I’m going with #3.
#2