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Doris Thompson, 80-Year-Old Burglar, Gets 3 Years In Prison
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 4:21 pm
by Keith B
AP wrote:TORRANCE, Calif. — An 80-year-old woman with a criminal record stretching back to 1955 has been sentenced to three years in state prison for ransacking and stealing cash from a Southern California medical office. Doris Thompson thanked a judge Wednesday for not sending her to Los Angeles County jail, which she doesn't like, and said she deserved a longer sentence. She also told the judge, "God bless you."
State records show Thompson, who has used 27 aliases, has repeatedly been arrested during the past 55 years, mainly for petty theft and burglary. She's gone to jail several times.
Thompson slipped into the medical office on Dec. 19 and stole money from drawers. She pleaded guilty to burglary and was ordered to pay about $1,400 in restitution. She will be eligible for parole in about 18 months.
Just goes to show it is hard for a leopard to change its spots. Jail doesn't always deter someone from doing something wrong; it actually becomes their home and they look forward to getting back.
Re: Doris Thompson, 80-Year-Old Burglar, Gets 3 Years In Prison
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 5:08 pm
by threoh8
Keith B wrote:Jail doesn't always deter someone from doing something wrong; it actually becomes their home and they look forward to getting back.
That could be fixed, but it won't be.
Re: Doris Thompson, 80-Year-Old Burglar, Gets 3 Years In Prison
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 8:28 pm
by longtooth
Huntsville State Penitentiary was not broke until william Wayne Injustice got a hold of it & some other things too.
Re: Doris Thompson, 80-Year-Old Burglar, Gets 3 Years In Prison
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:58 pm
by seniorshooteress
Maybe she likes the food.
Re: Doris Thompson, 80-Year-Old Burglar, Gets 3 Years In Prison
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:28 pm
by marksiwel
Keith B wrote:
Just goes to show it is hard for a leopard to change its spots. Jail doesn't always deter someone from doing something wrong; it actually becomes their home and they look forward to getting back.
Or turns a petty crook into a life time crook
Re: Doris Thompson, 80-Year-Old Burglar, Gets 3 Years In Prison
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:55 pm
by Beiruty
I guess she wanted to go to jail she prefers the jail then living homeless on the street.
Re: Doris Thompson, 80-Year-Old Burglar, Gets 3 Years In Prison
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 6:00 am
by TexasGal
I know a guy works in the upper level of the Texas Corrections system. He says 70% of the parolees have committed another offense before their probation is even over and are headed back to prison. He also says the idea they go in a petty criminal and come out a hardened one is true. It's a training ground.
The recent home invasion and rape on the north side of Fort Worth was committed by a guy out on parole. So much for rehabilitation.
Re: Doris Thompson, 80-Year-Old Burglar, Gets 3 Years In Prison
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 7:30 am
by marksiwel
TexasGal wrote:I know a guy works in the upper level of the Texas Corrections system. He says 70% of the parolees have committed another offense before their probation is even over and are headed back to prison. He also says the idea they go in a petty criminal and come out a hardened one is true. It's a training ground.
The recent home invasion and rape on the north side of Fort Worth was committed by a guy out on parole. So much for rehabilitation.
When does the "Correction" part happen in Prison?
Re: Doris Thompson, 80-Year-Old Burglar, Gets 3 Years In Prison
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 7:38 am
by Medic218
Keith B wrote:Just goes to show it is hard for a leopard to change its spots. Jail doesn't always deter someone from doing something wrong; it actually becomes their home and they look forward to getting back.
Ive got a buddy that works for Dallas PD and hes told me before that homeless people are always getting in trouble with the law intentionally just so they can get a warm bed and 3 squares a day.
Hes even said the same thing KeithB said....that it becomes a home to them, and most of then are more comfortable on the inside than on the outside where they have to fend for themselves.