Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

The DU Lounge

Tasmanian Devil

(277 posts)

9. Shockingly enough, this is a true story

Reply to spooky3 (Original post)

Wed Jun 10, 2026, 01:37 AM

Jun 10

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/kansas-bank-robber-lawrence-john-ripple-sentenced-house-arrest-escape-wife-a7791586.html

... Mr Ripple had multiple bypass heart surgery in 2015 and suffered from depression that, according to lawyers, went undiagnosed.

Prior to the robbery, he lived a normal, law-abiding life as a husband and stepfather to four children. His public defender called the robbery a "cry for help".

At the sentencing trial Mr Ripple said he had sought medical help for his mental health and said he "feel[s] like his old self".

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

niyad

18 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Thinking about robbing a bank? [View all] spooky3 Jun 9 OP

definition of hell .... ( you're right - this is just too rich! ) - - - - - - - - - - -(nt)- stopdiggin Jun 9 #1

Dope could have just left her if she was that bad. johnnyfins Jun 9 #2

Did he hear of the concept of divorce? OAITW r.2.0 Jun 9 #3

I fully understand the sentiment. Aussie105 Jun 9 #4

And he thought it was bad enough before. Could this be considered cruel and unususal punishment for both of them? marble falls Jun 10 #5

While I can understand the glee, that sentence may have put his wife niyad Jun 10 #6

My first thought Orrex Jun 10 #10

You forgot The Onion link. This is Irony Deficient. n/t aggiesal Jun 10 #7

In the first reply there's a link to the full story, which is real (!). Nt spooky3 Jun 10 #12

But the link was not from The Onion. ... aggiesal Jun 10 #14

Then put a /s or :sarcasm: label there to clarify. Nt spooky3 Jun 10 #15

thanks, reminded me of a local story rampartd Jun 10 #8

Shockingly enough, this is a true story Tasmanian Devil Jun 10 #9

The story as presented in the linked article is a sad commentary niyad Jun 10 #13

Dumb ass malaise Jun 10 #11

THAT one... some_of_us_are_sane Jun 10 #16

Ha! Floyd R. Turbo Jun 10 #17

The guy robbed the bank, then sat down in the bank lobby & told a security guard "I'm the guy you're looking for." red dog 1 Jun 10 #18

Latest Discussions»The DU Lounge»Thinking about robbing a ...»Reply #9