Posted on 09/29/2007 10:32:39 PM PDT by anymouse
A woman late to her plane became irate, was put in handcuffs and was later found dead in a holding cell, police said. Authorities were investigating Saturday if the woman choked herself while trying to get free from the handcuffs.
Carol Ann Gotbaum, 45, of New York, was arrested Friday at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport after a conflict with gate crews who refused to allow her to board a plane, said Sgt. Andy Hill, a Phoenix police spokesman.
The airline said the plane was already preparing to depart. She was rebooked on the next flight, but "she became extremely irate, apparently running up and down the gate area," US Airways spokesman Derek Hanna said Saturday.
Officers handcuffed her and took her to the holding room, where she kept screaming, authorities said. Hill said officers checked on her when she stopped screaming and found her unresponsive.
Hill said it appears Gotbaum may have tried to get out of her handcuffs, became tangled in the process and the cuffs ended up around her neck. A cause of death will be determined by the Maricopa County Medical Examiner.
"She was very agitated and irate and angry," Hill said. "These are the things that led to the disorderly conduct arrest."
Authorities said neither a Taser nor pepper spray was used on the woman.
Maybe she told them, “Don’t tase me, bro,” and they listened.
At least the journalist has a sense of humor, Bro.
This doesn't sound like it is even physically possible unless they use some unusual handcuffs.
ruh roh!
At least she didn’t tap her shoe or touch the bottom of a bathroom stall. /sarc
Sheriff Joe's County?
this is why I don’t fly
Oh, come on. Sure it did. Happened all the time back in the '40s.
This nation is just about sick beyond repair.
Airline travel was luxurious and casual, except for the 98% of Americans who couldn’t afford to fly.
|
I for one will be glad when someone invents the flying car.
What?
That our society and culture seems to be drifting towards insanity as the norm?
From the top down?
It’s actually more possible for women, who are more flexible than men.
I’ve seen a number of girls who are able to get their cuffs in front after being cuffed from behind, and vice versa.
Sounds like someone may be trying to get Sheriff Joe. I can’t see how handcuffs can end up around one’s neck.
You posted:
This is why I don’t fly.
Why, the running up and down the gate area Irate or the being found dead with handcuffs on part.
They threw her in jail because she was late for her plane?
What? That our society and culture seems to be drifting towards insanity as the norm?The average American is incredibly anxious. No job security or loyalty from their employer, afraid of other people, no extended family for support, huge amounts of debt. You can say what you want about "personal responsibility" and all that. But if things don't improve I'm going to move back to Japan or Northern Europe.
From the top down?
My money is on a drug overdose. Ballons probably made in China.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.