The Digest:
A 60-year-old man in Guadeloupe robbed a supermarket at gunpoint with the sole intention of being sent to prison. According to Oddity Central, the former firefighter, who had no criminal record, committed the crime to join his grandson behind bars after seeing the youth injured and molested by other inmates during a visit.
Key Points:
- A 60-year-old man in Guadeloupe, France, robbed a supermarket to get arrested and sent to prison.
- His motive was to join his grandson, whom he had seen with a broken tooth after being molested by inmates.
- The former firefighter, with no prior record, stole money, cheese, and wine before waiting to be caught.
- He was charged with armed robbery, aggravated assault, and rebellion.
- The court was stunned by his "completely unprecedented profile" and motive.
- Instead of a prison sentence, the judge ordered psychological treatment and compensation for the victims.
- The man was also barred from the supermarket, but retains his legal right to visit his grandson.
Sources: Tribune Online
