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Suspected burglar dies in struggle with Salinas homeowner
Monterey Herald ^ | 02/05/16 | James Herrera

Posted on 02/05/2016 7:12:21 PM PST by artichokegrower

A man and his children came home to find two men burglarizing his home and in an ensuing struggle, one of the suspects died, Salinas police said.

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The suspects physically attacked the homeowner, and the fight spilled outside the front door. One of the suspects fled to a small car parked nearby while the other continued to fight the victim while attempting to strangle him.

The victim fought back in an effort to protect himself and his children. At some point during the fight, the suspect went limp, allowing the victim to retreat into his home and call 911.


Alright dad!

1 posted on 02/05/2016 7:12:21 PM PST by artichokegrower
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2 posted on 02/05/2016 7:12:50 PM PST by DoughtyOne (the Free Republic Caucus: what FReepers are thinking, 100s or 1000s of them. It's up to you.)
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To: artichokegrower

He coulda called 1911.....


3 posted on 02/05/2016 7:13:38 PM PST by Paladin2 (w)
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To: artichokegrower

I love a happy ending. Let’s hope the other perp gets his soon.


4 posted on 02/05/2016 7:15:07 PM PST by soycd
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To: artichokegrower

Im sorry this man had to get in a life and death struggle in front of his three children in his own home. The turd got what he deserved, I hope the kids are not traumatized.


5 posted on 02/05/2016 7:23:45 PM PST by GregoTX
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To: artichokegrower
Next week:

Dad: Tommy, take out the trash, please.
Kid: I don't wanna.
Dad: Don't mess with me boy.
Kid: Yes sir.

6 posted on 02/05/2016 7:27:38 PM PST by ClearCase_guy (I don't know what Claire Wolfe is thinking but I know what I am thinking.)
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To: GregoTX

As trauma goes, watching your father risk his life killing someone to protect you has to be one of the better ones.


7 posted on 02/05/2016 7:49:10 PM PST by CrazyIvan (Hey Pope Francis- The Gospels are not Matthew, Marx, Luke and John.)
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To: artichokegrower

More workplace violence.
It is getting so an honest burglar cannot make an honest living anymore.


8 posted on 02/05/2016 7:53:50 PM PST by Tupelo (Honest men go to Washington, but honest men do not stay in Washington.)
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To: artichokegrower

Cause of death was stupidity.


9 posted on 02/05/2016 7:54:54 PM PST by bgill (CDC site, "We still do not know exactly how people are infected with Ebola")
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To: artichokegrower

This is the way to start a weekend!


10 posted on 02/05/2016 7:57:57 PM PST by heights
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To: artichokegrower

“Ask your doctor to see if your heart is strong enough for burglary”.


11 posted on 02/05/2016 8:05:58 PM PST by bigbob ("Victorious warriors win first and then go to war" Sun Tzu.)
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To: bigbob

And if a burglary lasts more than four hours.


12 posted on 02/05/2016 8:08:15 PM PST by MUDDOG
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To: ClearCase_guy

Kids will definitely grow up to be well behaved from now on.


13 posted on 02/05/2016 8:09:59 PM PST by Redcitizen
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To: Paladin2

Haha, Another happy ending.


14 posted on 02/05/2016 8:43:23 PM PST by OftheOhio (never could dance but always could kata - Romeo company)
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To: artichokegrower

Good thing the victim didn’t have a gun. Somebody might have died. Wait...what...


15 posted on 02/05/2016 8:50:50 PM PST by <1/1,000,000th%
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To: artichokegrower

what do you mean “SUSPECTED” burglar


16 posted on 02/05/2016 9:11:39 PM PST by RaginRak
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“The case is being investigated as a homicide occurred during the commission of a felony.”

One criminal dead, and the other facing felony murder charges when he’s caught. I approve of that outcome. I’m also impressed with the father, and I wonder where he learned to fight. Is this a wrestler, a Marine, someone trained in martial arts, or just someone naturally tough?


17 posted on 02/06/2016 5:01:01 AM PST by Pollster1 ("Shall not be infringed" is unambiguous.)
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