What If You found out
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Depends. Did they beat someone to death with a baseball bat because they felt like it? Or did they shoot the drunk driver that caused an accident that killed their child?
beat one to death with a rock....and shot the other one. it was back in the late 60's early 70's. but I just keep a close eye on him.
Eek! I would too - curious, how old was he at the time he did this?
late teens early twentys
Hopefully he's grown and changed, though if he were in prison, and I was asked if I thought he should be paroled, I would have said no.0 -
I've never thought about this scenario before, but I would probably bring them coffee in the morning on a regular and predictable schedule. Every time I brought the coffee, I would give them a compliment and then ask what their plans were. Using this highly scientific method of Pavlovian seduction I would eventually get the coworker comfortable enough to share any schemes or plans for evil with me, and then alert the authorities in time to save the day. I would stand just outside the crime scene barricade wearing a superman cape and the victorious glare of a much younger, hotter, more female Bruce Willis. If there were no breeze, I would bring along a fan to flutter the cape for me.
/eyes suspiciously. I see we are both vying for this whole "evil genius ruling the world" title thing.
You can rule. I'll be enforcement.
Perfect. Hand of the Queen. I promise you won't get murdered.0 -
That is pretty much the story behind a guy I used to work with. Nobody knew anything for a while, but it was obvious he was a bit different. The stereotypical super muscled tattoo guy with the constant bad language. But he was honest, and hard working, and most of us thought he was good people. When we found out he had done serious time for serious offense, it didn't change much how we felt about him. He found out that we knew and one day sat at the break table and told us the story. It was a giant case of, "I wish I'm never faced with this scenario". Just a horrible roll of the dice. I've left that job since, but whenever I go back to see some friends, he is still there and still doing a great job.0
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This is really the number one reason why I prefer working at home.
Really? Mine is yoga pants and laundry.
and constant access to adult entertainment.
rofl.
I mean, those are all good reasons too. But my idea of a perfect day is wearing yoga pants, masturbating, AND not getting murdered by my angry ex-convict coworker. It's gotta be all three, or nada.
Unfortunately, being at home provides no guarantee you won't be murdered by your angry ex-con coworker. Just means you might be wearing yoga pants or doing "other things"0 -
Depends. Did they beat someone to death with a baseball bat because they felt like it? Or did they shoot the drunk driver that caused an accident that killed their child?
beat one to death with a rock....and shot the other one. it was back in the late 60's early 70's. but I just keep a close eye on him.
Eek! I would too - curious, how old was he at the time he did this?
late teens early twentys
So 40 years ago? How long was he supposed to be in jail that he only got out on a technicality?
That being said, if he has been out for a while, I think you are okay. Just be wary but not scared. People who have done their time have a right to be able to pursue a normal life once that time is served.0 -
This is really the number one reason why I prefer working at home.
Really? Mine is yoga pants and laundry.
and constant access to adult entertainment.
rofl.
I mean, those are all good reasons too. But my idea of a perfect day is wearing yoga pants, masturbating, AND not getting murdered by my angry ex-convict coworker. It's gotta be all three, or nada.
Unfortunately, being at home provides no guarantee you won't be murdered by your angry ex-con coworker. Just means you might be wearing yoga pants or doing "other things"
You will be safe as long as you take your meth....
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/man-meth-fights-cops-masturbating-police-article-1.15578760 -
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I'd just continue mfping at work as usual. I may not want to be in the copy room at the same time of said killer, but there's no way in hell they are going to deter me from typing in chit chat n games.0
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NO TOUCHING!!!!0 -
Depends. Did they beat someone to death with a baseball bat because they felt like it? Or did they shoot the drunk driver that caused an accident that killed their child?
beat one to death with a rock....and shot the other one. it was back in the late 60's early 70's. but I just keep a close eye on him.
Eek! I would too - curious, how old was he at the time he did this?
late teens early twentys
So 40 years ago? How long was he supposed to be in jail that he only got out on a technicality?
That being said, if he has been out for a while, I think you are okay. Just be wary but not scared. People who have done their time have a right to be able to pursue a normal life once that time is served.
he was supposed to get life. he only served about 35 yrs....i am not overly scared..but very wary . especially when he is angry or upset and is flying off the handle beating up his computer and desk. we do get along but as I said, I do keep a very watchful eye on him0 -
Well for sure, I wouldn't ask him about his sex life!!0
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Depends. Did they beat someone to death with a baseball bat because they felt like it? Or did they shoot the drunk driver that caused an accident that killed their child?
beat one to death with a rock....and shot the other one. it was back in the late 60's early 70's. but I just keep a close eye on him.
Eek! I would too - curious, how old was he at the time he did this?
late teens early twentys
So 40 years ago? How long was he supposed to be in jail that he only got out on a technicality?
That being said, if he has been out for a while, I think you are okay. Just be wary but not scared. People who have done their time have a right to be able to pursue a normal life once that time is served.
he was supposed to get life. he only served about 35 yrs....i am not overly scared..but very wary . especially when he is angry or upset and is flying off the handle beating up his computer and desk. we do get along but as I said, I do keep a very watchful eye on him
Only served 35 years? How long do you think "life" is as a sentence?0 -
I am WAY more concerned with the people out there that have not yet committed crimes but are clearly not right in the head.... I mean, lord knows what anyone on the street is doing in the comfort of their homes.
That being said, I'm really not terribly concerned with any of it at all. I am smart and use common sense, and think that if today is my day to be bludgeoned to death by a psycho, there was probably little I could have done to stop the situation from manifesting. That's just the way the universe works if you ask me.0 -
Furthermore, I think if I were a convicted murder, nothing would send me in to a subsequent rage like someone talking about how scared of me they are on an internet forum.0
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Depends. Did they beat someone to death with a baseball bat because they felt like it? Or did they shoot the drunk driver that caused an accident that killed their child?
beat one to death with a rock....and shot the other one. it was back in the late 60's early 70's. but I just keep a close eye on him.
Eek! I would too - curious, how old was he at the time he did this?
late teens early twentys
So 40 years ago? How long was he supposed to be in jail that he only got out on a technicality?
That being said, if he has been out for a while, I think you are okay. Just be wary but not scared. People who have done their time have a right to be able to pursue a normal life once that time is served.
he was supposed to get life. he only served about 35 yrs....i am not overly scared..but very wary . especially when he is angry or upset and is flying off the handle beating up his computer and desk. we do get along but as I said, I do keep a very watchful eye on him
shuzzput. Now I get it. Well done sir.0 -
I work in a jail.
I would have no problem with working with a convicted felon/murderer.
The fact that he/she had been released because of a fu*k up, would be the thing that would make me the most uneasy, for obvious reasons.
Personally, I would probably never be alone with this person at any time.
But I wouldn't avoid them or avoid talking to them.
My advice is to be alert when this person is around and if it makes you feel better to carry a firearm (and your workplace allows it) then carry one, as long as you have been educated on safely using and carrying one.
Not every convicted felon/murderer walks around with a sign around their neck announcing it. You'd be surprised how many people you interact with on a daily basis who have violent tendencies or who've been convicted of a violent crime.
I would want to know the details of the situation before I was afraid. Was it a crime of passion or premeditated etc?
Accidents happen.
Also, if he/she was convicted, then your workplace is aware of the crime and hired them anyway.
Just my opinion on the matter.
crime of passion and pre meditated (killed 2 ppl). its a family run business so he is related to the owners... he is older...(mid 60's) but yeah i do keep a watchful eye on him ...ALWAYS. he is a nice enough guy around me but it is def the elephant in the room that no one really talks about.
Two questions:
1) is the elephant in the room dead?
2) if so, was it murdered?
i feel like these are important.0 -
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Only served 35 years? How long do you think "life" is as a sentence?
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well avg life expectancy is between 85-90 yrs. that is why most life sentences are 99-100 yrs. I do feel for the families of the victims. they protested his release and lost. with no court documentation what are you going to do ?0 -
He served 35 years. Meh.
And yeah, there are a lot of scary people out in the world who just haven't been caught yet. I wouldn't worry too much about an old guy who served most of his time.0 -
Damn it! My dream is to just collect a paycheck for maintaining my own home, working out AND shaving my legs. We're doomed!This is really the number one reason why I prefer working at home.
Really? Mine is yoga pants and laundry.
I can't work from home. I would get nothing done...
I wish I could work from home. Or just collect a paycheck for maintaining my own home AND shaving my legs... I mean, I'm worth it.
Huh. Just realized my profile picture today is awfully fitting given the theme of the day
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I haven't read any of the other responses...but I don't think I'd be worried and I would not be armed. I'd assume they probably had some weird circumstances that led to the event and it was sketchy and not a 100% coldblooded type of thing. I would think that at the very least the situation might have scared them enough to be paranoid about doing anything else loco in the future. It might be naïve of me but I would also think the fact they were able to get and maintain their job over time was a good sign they were at least somewhat functional and/or rehabilitated even if they used to be a hardcore criminal.
ETA: I just noticed the part in the OP about "anger issues"...I'd wanna be sure management had a handle on that business, tbh.0 -
Only served 35 years? How long do you think "life" is as a sentence?
well avg life expectancy is between 85-90 yrs. that is why most life sentences are 99-100 yrs. I do feel for the families of the victims. they protested his release and lost. with no court documentation what are you going to do ?
Sounds like he got out on parole... not a technicality...0 -
Well considering I work in a cemetery I would be pretty damn nervous! Who knows what hole my remains would end up in!
In all seriousness though, each and every one of us is capable of doing horrible things. Most of us have enough self control to not follow through. I am leery of everyone, but that doesn't mean that I won't take the chance to get to know people (no matter how scary!) I am more concerned about the men and women in power suits than I am for the person who stereo-typically "looks" bad.0 -
that your co-worker was a convicted felon/murder and was released only because the courts LOST all of the records pertaining to the case. They have served half of the time they were sentenced to and still have anger issues. Would you be nervous around them? Would you be armed (lawfully) around them?
your thoughts- GO
23 years working in the Court/Criminal Justice System, I've never heard of this happening, EVER. I can't see how it could happen.
Agreed. He was already convicted and serving time. He WOULD NOT be released just because the case records got lost. Makes no sense.0
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