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After not following the story for a couple days, now I see Johnny Toogood, Madelyne's husband--his mugshot on TV, and a touching pic of him comforting Madelyne.
The reporter said there were some warrants for Johnny in Montana--something about elder abuse and a roofing scam. Then the reporter editorialized a little bit, saying, "remember, this is the man whose wife said he had a business license, etc." What? Don't tell me there were people actually believing this woman's husband had some sort of legitimate contracting business?? LOLOL!!!
At lucianne.com a couple days ago, she commented something to the effect of, "don't know exactly what the angle is on Madelyne Toogood apparently actually seeking out appearances on these interview shows, but you can bet something's up, we'll see..." She's right. Usually this group seems to shun the limelight. The fact that Madelyne isn't doing that seems to indicate that she (and Rocket Rosen) are contemplating some sort of lawsuit--or maybe Madelyne is enjoying a few appearance fees? If it's just the appearance fees, I'd bet that was the first honest money the woman has ever earned! (I guess if Hollywood people can gain attention and talkshow slots by getting caught with drugs over and over, why not let some child-beating woman do the same?)
Know any elderly people who "don't trust banks" and keep money in a coffee can or something? Now would be the time to again try to persuade them to get a safety deposit box. Thanks, Madelyne, for raising the public's awareness of people who love to target elderly, sick people.
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P.S. Of course, a good scammer can get the person to get the money out of the safety deposit box or bank account, almost as easily as they can sneak in and empty the coffee can. Elderly people are stubborn about their independence; maybe the chance of losing the money to scammers/thieves is a price they are willing to pay for their treasured independence. But it does seem a shame when they get victimized.
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