Student Kills Intruder with Samurai Sword After PlayStation, Laptops Stolen

[LeetPirate]

Lets face reality here, too many justice systems in the world are failures that let criminals walk free. Mind you those same nations criticise the countries with draconian punishment for crime as being too harsh even though it works better, maybe they just like criminals to walk free I guess, who am I to judge. I agree with this guy who took matters into his own hands. I feel zero sympathy for that intruder, non whatsoever because I am a victim of house break-ins as well and I know the feeling. It's isn't just about losing material stuff, it's the feeling that your family isn't safe in your own home, these things affect you psychologically.

Original article. Source 2.

Holy crap. Detectives are still interviewing a Johns Hopkins University student who fatally lacerated the upper body of a man breaking into his off-campus residence overnight. The suspect also suffered a nearly-severed hand, and was pronounced dead at the scene. The house is home to four undergrads who had already had a Sony PlayStation and two laptops stolen earlier on Monday.

So when one of the students heard noises at about 1am, he went to downstairs to investigate armed with the sword. He saw that the side door to their garage had been pried open, and inside, the suspect lunged at him.

The guy probably didn't deserve to die, but Police have confirmed he has priors for breaking and entering.

Self defense or too much force? It's hard to say without being there. One things for sure: Don't fuck with gamers. [Baltimore Sun and ABC2 News] Thanks Joshua!

[Bizarre™]

Pudge: fresh meat :lmao:

[karachidude]

i agree with leet...

[shought]

Hmmmm, I think killing him was a bit out of line here, but I'm a fan of draconian measurements nevertheless :) They tend to work better, somehow.

I know I disagree with the 'justice' we have in our country...

[HX1]

Well.. big ups on the Afro Samurai pic..LOL and I swear it wasn't me..LOL

In my state a break-in to a residence or any other property is considered an offense where such a criminal has intent upon harming the residents. Therefore under various laws which go back to the 1800's.. when someone breaks in to your home you reserve the right to defend yourself with deadly force..

As far as I am concerned I think it is a violent crime and I believe that it is very costly to individuals involved. Some people even have to move and do not feel safe within their homes ever again, even with advanced security systems in place..Therapy and much time is put in to recovery from the traumatic experience especially when considering the many different types of situations involved. Including random and serial homicide.

The criminal took a chance, HE made the decision to create and approach a situation in this manner, and of this nature. Therefore I feel the student took the right action..in defending his home, his life, and the lives of any others on the premises.

[Bizarre™]

@All:

If you think it was wrong for the guy to take the matter in his own hands.

Try sneaking into mafia / yakuza territories :D

[myidisbb]

cut off ear and hand :)

they ned to go to the dead criminals hosue and get their stuff back from the first break end

[khlong]

Probably going as far as killing him was unneccesary; the fact that he lost his hand was probably enough to ensure he would not be stealing again!