Kansas man admits robbing Kansas bank to escape wife

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press

Kansas man admits robbing Kansas bank to escape wife
Updated 4:58 pm, Monday, January 23, 2017


KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A 70-year-old man who told investigators after robbing a Kansas bank that he'd rather be imprisoned than with his wife has admitted carrying out the holdup.

Lawrence Ripple pleaded guilty Monday in Kansas City, Kansas, to a federal bank robbery count. He faces up to 20 years in prison.

Court documents show that Ripple gave a Kansas City bank teller a note in September demanding cash and warning he had a gun. Ripple grabbed nearly $3,000, sat in the lobby and told a guard he was the "guy he was looking for."

An FBI agent says Ripple had argued with his wife earlier and told her in writing he'd "rather be in jail than at home."

Read more: http://www.chron.com/news/crime/article/Kansas-man-admits-robbing-Kansas-bank-to-escape-10878074.php

[raccoon]

1. Looks like he could've thought of another way to get away from her. nt

[safeinOhio]

2. By the Lights of the Dashboard

Praying for the end of life
So I can end my life with you.

[LeftInTX]

3. His wife accompanied him to court today

[Dave Starsky]

4. Sometimes it's better the prison that you don't know...

Than the prison you already know.

[packman]

5. Let's add it all up

1. Free room and board
2. Mails prepared - 3 times a day for you
3. Companionship - may have its drawbacks
4. Free medical care
5. Someone looking after you 24/7
6. Lots and lots of leisure time
7. No house, utilities, repairs to worry about
8. May still collect Soc. Sec. checks

Makes you think why the elderly aren't committing more crimes.

[keithbvadu2]

6. seems like a mental workup might be in order.

[marlakay]

7. Hubby says he'll get off

If its a male jury....

He must have a very bad relationship.

[LisaL]

8. He already plead guilty. There will be no jury.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

9. Ok, then, fifty-ONE ways ...

Just stick up a bank, Hank

[jeanmarc]

10. GOP is studying this as a possible successor to Social Security and pensions(nt)

[Ovida11]

11. Crazy

That's funny yet disturbing at the same time.