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"Dumb Ways to Die: Criminal Edition - Crimes So Comically Stupid, Even the Roosters Are Laughing"

"Hooked on Shock: The Electrifying Misadventures of Hidr Korkmaz"

By Candra GPublished 2 years ago 4 min read

Crime doesn't always pay, especially when the criminals involved seem to have skipped the common sense classes. In this uproarious edition of "Dumb Ways to Die – Criminal Edition," get ready to chuckle and scratch your head at the criminal masterminds who managed to turn their misdeeds into laughable escapades.

Electrifying Justice: When Michael Godwin Shocked Himself into an Early Release

Meet Michael Godwin, the unintentional electrician who tried fixing his earphones and ended up creating his very own DIY electric chair. It seems karma had a shocking sense of humor, giving Godwin an electrifying exit strategy he didn't see coming.

Fishy Business: The Aquatic Adventures of Hidr Korkmaz - A Fish Tale Gone Shockingly Wrong

Hidr Korkmaz had a fishing expedition like no other. In an epic battle between man, fishhook, and electricity pole, Korkmaz managed to turn a serene fishing trip into a shocking spectacle. Talk about electrifying your fishing game!

A Rooster's Revenge: Jose Luis Ochoa Learns the Hard Way That Chickens Are Not to be Messed With

Cockfighting can be fowl play, especially when the roosters decide they've had enough of human antics. Jose Luis Ochoa learned this lesson the hard way when his feathered opponent, armed with a knife, decided to settle the score. Moral of the story: never underestimate a rooster with a vendetta.

Spam Text Savior: How a Simple 'Happy New Year' Saved Lives and Ruined a Bombing Plot

In a plot twist that would make a Hollywood screenwriter jealous, a spam text turned savior thwarted a bombing plot. The Black Widow's New Year's Eve plans were rudely interrupted by a cheerful message, triggering the bomb prematurely and saving countless lives. Who knew spam texts could be heroes?

Missionary Misadventure: John Chau's Quest to Convert an Unimpressed Tribe and the Arrow That Put an End to the Sermon

John Chau, the adventurous missionary, tried spreading the word on a forbidden island. Spoiler alert: the islanders weren't interested in the sermon. Arrows flew, fish were offered, and Chau's misguided escapade turned into a tragic comedy. Lesson learned: forbidden islands are off-limits for a reason.

Dynamite Blunder: Belgium's Blast of Bumbling Bandits - They Blew Up the ATM and Themselves

Picture this: two would-be masterminds attempting to rob an ATM with dynamite. What could possibly go wrong? Well, everything. The explosion was so grand that it didn't just take down the ATM; it took down the entire building, leaving everyone to wonder if these criminals had mistaken dynamite for party poppers.

Railroad Robbery Gone Electric: Paul Fowkes Finds Out That Copper Theft Can Be Shockingly Fatal

When Paul Fowkes decided to play with live cables while stealing copper from railroad tracks, he got more than he bargained for. Electrocution turned his heist into a shocking experience, proving that crime and electricity don't mix well.

Gun Store Gamble: David Zaback's Not-So-Bright Idea to Rob a Gun Store - Spoiler Alert: It Didn't End Well

In the annals of dumb criminality, David Zaback made an unforgettable entry. Attempting to rob a gun store armed to the teeth with firepower is like challenging a bear to a wrestling match. The outcome? Let's just say Zaback learned the hard way that you shouldn't bring a knife to a gunfight.

Tiger's Justice: The Cat-and-Mouse Game That Ended in a Roaring Finale

When a mugger thought he could outsmart the law by seeking refuge in a zoo's tiger enclosure, the big cats had other plans. The ensuing mauling turned the escape attempt into a roaring finale, proving that trying to outwit tigers might not be the brightest criminal strategy.

Sky High Heist: Augusto Lakandula's Parachuting Parade - Not the Smooth Getaway He Envisioned

Augusto Lakandula's attempt at a high-flying heist turned into a skydiving catastrophe. With a makeshift parachute and grand plans to escape, Lakandula found himself stuck mid-air, providing the world with a comical lesson in the perils of poorly planned parachute getaways.

Fiery Escape: Bojan Bešić's Failed Attempt to Be the Hottest Escape Artist in Solitary Confinement

Solitary confinement got a bit too hot for Bojan Bešić when he attempted the hottest escape of all – starting a fire with a smuggled lighter. Unfortunately for Bešić, the guards didn't catch on in time, and he ended up with a fiery farewell, proving that even escape plans need a spark of intelligence.

**Cocaine Bear Chronicles: When Andrew C. Thornton II Went from Smuggling to Skydiving, and the Bear That Couldn't Handle the Buzz**

Andrew C. Thornton II, the skydiving drug smuggler, left us with the legendary tale of the "Cocaine Bear." Jumping with 80 pounds of illicit cargo, Thornton's daring escapade turned into a bizarre drug delivery for a black bear who couldn't handle the buzz. Who knew bears had a cocaine tolerance?

In the world of criminal antics gone wrong, these tales serve as a reminder that sometimes, the universe has a wicked sense .......

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Candra G

Meet me candra , writer and photographer exploring the fascinating intersections of science fiction and philosophy. Through a seamless fusion of words and visuals, I invite you to join me on a journey where creativity knows no bounds.

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