Doggedly searching for the crux of the biscuit.
A story from right here in Durham.
The robber was holding a gun to 5-year-old Mary Long's head when a 3-foot-tall Mighty Morphin Power Ranger leapt into the room.
"Get away from my family," 4-year-old Stevie Long shouted, punctuating his screams with swipes of his plastic sword and hearty "yah, yahs." The robber and his accomplice, who was waiting outside the apartment Friday night, fled with credit cards, jewelry, cash and other items that Stevie's mother, Jennifer Long, dumped from her purse.
"I scared the bad guys away," Stevie said Tuesday evening at the apartment at 901 Chalk Level Road in north Durham. [...]
Relatives said the robber abandoned plans to take Stevie's mother to an ATM to withdraw cash when he saw Stevie. "It tripped him out, and that's when they moved on," said Evans, who did not witness the incident. [...] A counselor said Stevie needs to improve his distinction between fantasy and reality, said Heather Evans, Stevie's aunt. "He fully believed he morphed," she said.
Scary story. The kid was lucky not to get shot.
Yikes. Yay for happy endings. Boo for clinical language...
Posted by: Clownæsthesiologist at November 30, 2006 02:00 PMYeah, it's a cute story but only because it doesn't conclude with information on where the funeral will be.
Posted by: Robust McManlyPants at November 30, 2006 02:24 PMIf something bad like that ever happens around me I want to be like that kid. Protect the ones you love and kick butt!
Of course it's cute only because they're not all maimed or dead. It's cute and scary and OMG all in one.
Posted by: Rick at November 30, 2006 03:03 PMThat is the most awesome story ever. Made my day.
Posted by: Gaijin Biker at November 30, 2006 07:05 PMThis was in the NY Post today, complete with the picture. Cute indeed. But hopefully his Power Rangers suit has enough padding to stop a bullet.
Posted by: stroll at December 1, 2006 12:31 PMI like the fact that it gives the family's full address so more people can break in!
Posted by: Sheila at December 1, 2006 09:03 PMSurely noone would be foolish enough to break in once they see that picture of the home's defender!
Posted by: M/tch M/lls at December 1, 2006 11:04 PMThey might.
Police have no suspects in this or the other 10 armed robberies reported in Durham in the past six days.
WTF? Fresh Donuts? NC Prosecutor needs some help.
Also,
"He fully believed he morphed," she said.
Posted by: shpx.ohfu at December 3, 2006 11:47 AM