Today’s stupid criminal story comes from a clothing consignment store in Lone Tree, Colorado. Two young ladies visit the consignment shop, select a number of items of clothing, place them in a basket and leave the store without paying. They made it out of the store and to a waiting truck and made their getaway… [...]

Here is a recent event that occurred in Denver. A thief broke into a vehicle and removed the victim’s wallet and assorted valuables. Apparently, this type of activity can build one’s appetite. The thief, being the stupid and lazy sort, went home and promptly called his local deli and ordered food to be delivered. He [...]

Is it possible to be too stupid to be a criminal? I’ve never heard of a successful stupidity defense until I read about this case in Argentina. I expect that the defense will likely be used more in this country as result of this case. Wednesday, June 10, 2009 ASSOCIATED PRESS BUENOS AIRES —  An Argentine [...]

I’ve always believed that smoking pot contributed to one’s stupidity. Here is a story from Pennsylvania in support of that theory. WEST HAZLETON – Police say a man they arrested in a traffic stop told them he was speeding because he was chasing someone who stole marijuana from him. While borough police were conducting “Buckle [...]