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Carjackers make big mistake jumping this Lone Grove man - 83 YO breaks would-be carjackers arm
Ardmoreite.com ^ | December 10, 2003 | By Wilbert Wiggs

Posted on 12/10/2003 2:11:39 PM PST by MeekOneGOP

Story last updated at 8:52 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2003

Carjackers make big mistake jumping this Lone Grove man
By Wilbert Wiggs
Staff Writer

photo: local

  Ratliff  
And the moral of this story is: Don't be fooled by a relaxing "old" man kicked back with his boots off. Especially if that "old" man happens to be Pat Ratliff of Lone Grove.

That's the first mistake a Dallas carjacking team made a few days ago while scouting a parking lot for an easy mark. At 83, Ratliff can strike one as an easy mark.

That was the second mistake, as they spotted Ratliff waiting for his wife and grandson to return from a nearby store.

A red-headed woman and gun-toting male companion had the element of surprise on their side. That advantage didn't account for Pat's cool approach to just about any situation and his reputation as "the man who tears quarters with his bare fingers."

"They shouldn't have done that," Ratliff remarked about the totally unexpected attack.

Ratliff was only momentarily surprised when the woman appeared by the driver's door and began hitting him with her purse for no apparent reason. The reason became clear moments later when a man stuck a gun inside from the opposite side.

Being the alert type and an individual who's "been through a lot of stuff," Ratliff immediately began looking for an opportunity. He was ready when the man glanced away.

"I grabbed his arm and broke it over the door," Ratliff said of his response, speaking literally. "The bone was sticking from his arm. I was trying to teach him a lesson."

Disarmed and with a broken arm, the man fled. Security personnel at the store suspect the carjackers have pulled previous capers. Police were able to apprehend the pair, but Ratliff advised them he doesn't want to return to Dallas for a court appearance.

Ratliff is almost apologetic when he says he's not as stout as he once was.

Be that as it may, you're not going to convince a cool (much younger) dude from Dallas who "fled like a 'possum" after his personal encounter with the 83-year-old man from Lone Grove.

"They shouldn't do that," Ratliff repeated.

Wilbert Wiggs, 221-6526 or wilbert.wiggs@ardmoreite.com.



TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; US: Oklahoma; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: ardmore; attack; carjacking; dallas; oklahoma; texas; usetheforce
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What a GREAT story ! Way to go Pat Ratliff !

1 posted on 12/10/2003 2:11:41 PM PST by MeekOneGOP
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To: MeeknMing
Good for him, but as Denzel says in Training Day "Ya should've shot him!"
2 posted on 12/10/2003 2:14:28 PM PST by Skywalk
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To: MeeknMing
Police were able to apprehend the pair, but Ratliff advised them he doesn't want to return to Dallas for a court appearance.

Ratliff administers justice a lot quicker than any court, and then gets right on with his life. Good for him!

3 posted on 12/10/2003 2:14:48 PM PST by GovernmentShrinker
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To: MeeknMing
""The bone was sticking from his arm. I was trying to teach him a lesson."


LOL! That'll be the last time he does that! Man, don't mess with old men from Texas.... :)
4 posted on 12/10/2003 2:16:20 PM PST by txzman (Jer 23:29)
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To: Free Trapper; PhiKapMom; Squantos; Clinger; GeronL; Billie; Slyfox; San Jacinto; SpookBrat; FITZ; ..
What a great story ! Pinging Texans. This man is from Oklahoma.
Wish I had an Oklahoma ping list.

Carjackers make big mistake jumping this Lone Grove
man - 83 YO breaks would-be carjackers arm

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A red-headed woman and gun-toting male companion had the element of surprise on their side. That advantage didn't account for Pat's cool approach to just about any situation and his reputation as "the man who tears quarters with his bare fingers."

"They shouldn't have done that," Ratliff remarked about the totally unexpected attack.

Ratliff was only momentarily surprised when the woman appeared by the driver's door and began hitting him with her purse for no apparent reason. The reason became clear moments later when a man stuck a gun inside from the opposite side.

Being the alert type and an individual who's "been through a lot of stuff," Ratliff immediately began looking for an opportunity. He was ready when the man glanced away.

"I grabbed his arm and broke it over the door," Ratliff said of his response, speaking literally. "The bone was sticking from his arm. I was trying to teach him a lesson."



Please let me know if you want ON or OFF my Texas ping list!. . .don't be shy.
No, you don't HAVE to be a Texan to get on this list!


5 posted on 12/10/2003 2:17:38 PM PST by MeekOneGOP (Hillary is a TRAITOR !!: http://Richard.Meek.home.comcast.net/HitlerTraitor6.JPG)
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To: MeeknMing
"The bone was sticking from his arm. I was trying to teach him a lesson."

I like the part about the bone.

That's a nice touch.

6 posted on 12/10/2003 2:18:24 PM PST by billorites (freepo ergo sum)
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To: MeeknMing
I loves it....by the way, yesterday three illegals tried to ram the back of my car. I went through the red light, got behind them an did an ID on their plates. They are in jail.I won't say if I was "packing" cause I live in Commiefornia, and evahbuddy knows, y'all cain't do that heah:)
7 posted on 12/10/2003 2:18:29 PM PST by international american
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To: MeeknMing
"Disarmed..."

hehe, almost gives new meaning to the term.
8 posted on 12/10/2003 2:21:03 PM PST by antiRepublicrat
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To: PoorMuttly; flutters; skull stomper
Y'all might enjoy this. :o)
9 posted on 12/10/2003 2:22:28 PM PST by Free Trapper (One with courage is often a majority)
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To: MeeknMing
Right to Break Arms BUMP! ; )
10 posted on 12/10/2003 2:22:44 PM PST by Prime Choice (Leftist opinions may be free, but I still feel like I'm getting ripped off every time I receive one.)
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To: international american
ha! ha! Good for you !

11 posted on 12/10/2003 2:23:13 PM PST by MeekOneGOP (Hillary is a TRAITOR !!: http://Richard.Meek.home.comcast.net/HitlerTraitor6.JPG)
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To: MeeknMing
"They shouldn't do that."
12 posted on 12/10/2003 2:23:55 PM PST by Gunslingr3
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To: international american
Most excellent job!!! Three less that can torment others.
13 posted on 12/10/2003 2:24:49 PM PST by Cate (Bush is da' man...)
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To: international american
...your lucky, a ramming/tailgating like that sounds like a prelude to a carjacking!
14 posted on 12/10/2003 2:25:52 PM PST by skinkinthegrass (Just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean they aren't out to get you :)
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To: MeeknMing
Yeah, they were driving a 76 or 77 Ford Granada, red, with the body side moldings on the left front door hanging down the side. Easy pinch in a small beach town like this.
Back to Tiajuana, after prison, of course:)
Best, IA
15 posted on 12/10/2003 2:26:50 PM PST by international american
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To: international american
That's great!!!

Sometimes we get the best of 'em. :)

16 posted on 12/10/2003 2:28:29 PM PST by Free Trapper (One with courage is often a majority)
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To: antiRepublicrat
Why'd you break his arm?

he had a spare.
17 posted on 12/10/2003 2:30:07 PM PST by Conservomax (shill: One who poses as a satisfied customer or an enthusiastic gambler to dupe bystanders into part)
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To: skinkinthegrass
"your lucky, a ramming/tailgating like that sounds like a prelude to a carjacking!"

It WAS an attemted carjacking! I MIGHT have had a glock, and I MIGHT be a marksman(thanks to my dad)....but, then again...one never knows:)
Moral of the story: Don't drive a luxury car in Californicate, without an added inducement....mines name is "JULIA"

18 posted on 12/10/2003 2:30:44 PM PST by international american
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To: international american
I have 5 buddies who stat with me all the time in case of trouble thanks to Governor GW Bush.
19 posted on 12/10/2003 2:30:54 PM PST by lormand (Dead People Vote DemocRAT)
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To: Gunslingr3; glock rocks; NormsRevenge; basil
A compound fracture beats a pistol in nonfunctioning hand.
20 posted on 12/10/2003 2:31:56 PM PST by ChefKeith (NASCAR...everything else is just a game!)
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