Beverly 1 #1 September 17, 2006 She was hijacked for her mini cooper, cell phone, diamond ring and handbag. Her husband saw it happening and chased after the hijackers with his brother and shot them both dead. Very traumatic weekend. Damn, I hate the crime in this place!! I want out!! I think true friendship is under-rated Twitter: @Dreamskygirlsa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #2 September 17, 2006 Damn!! BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skytash 0 #3 September 17, 2006 sorry to hear about it. The longer I live here the more worried about my safety I get. I'm just glad I have a Tazz, which is hopefully not too conspicious a car. tashDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #4 September 17, 2006 How is she doing? Did she sustain injuries? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beverly 1 #5 September 17, 2006 They were not physically hurt. She had a gun to her face and one to her stomach while she was being robbed. More trauma at the moment. Her hubby was shot at, not hit, he has a bullet proof car. Her mini was trashed, bled in and all windows shot out. It has been 3 days of councelling and still she can't really talk about it. I think the hard part is still to come to see if there are any repercussions for her husband and his brother for killing the hijackers. It is horrible to see her in such bad shape. She is the most beautiful and caring person I know. I think true friendship is under-rated Twitter: @Dreamskygirlsa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #6 September 17, 2006 Best wishes for her and her family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #7 September 17, 2006 Hi Bev, Well, now you'll have something to chat about at the braai. If you havn't been divorced or hijacked.. you really have nothing to say to whuffos.. By the way, chasing and killing may have some legal implications. The laws have changed a great deal in the last 6 years. See you on the weekend!It's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #8 September 17, 2006 I'm sorry to hear about all of this. Glad your friend is alive though (and that the goblins aren't!) I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWATcop 0 #9 September 17, 2006 Sorry for your friend. QuoteHer husband saw it happening and chased after the hijackers with his brother and shot them both dead. Good for him, I love it when a victim fights back and wins.Kevin Muff Brother #4041 Team Dirty Sanchez #467 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 53 #10 September 17, 2006 QuoteHer husband saw it happening and chased after the hijackers with his brother and shot them both dead. Good for her husband and brother!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #11 September 17, 2006 ***HUG***Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #12 September 17, 2006 Quote he has a bullet proof car. ummm what does he do? Pretty sure he won't have any charges brought against him if he is licensed to own a gun sounds like he and his brother shot and killed the two men in self-defense.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #13 September 17, 2006 QuoteQuote he has a bullet proof car. ummm what does he do? he's south african scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #14 September 17, 2006 So they sell bullet proof cars down at the dealerships?I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scrublink 0 #15 September 17, 2006 While I hope they aren't charged.... In most places (granted S.A. is not most places) you can't chase someone down, kill them then claim self-defense. Usually you have to have no other way to preserve your safety. I hope they get away with it though. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #16 September 17, 2006 Well I'm sure they weren't chasing them down with the one thought of shooting them dead. Now after the carjackers shot at them......thats a different story. Now i don't have a clue about SA law so i'm gonna stop right there.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scrublink 0 #17 September 17, 2006 Neither do I. It was just something I thought of. Granted, here in the States it would be an almost automatic guilty verdict for the victims (at least up here in the northeast). I have done a bit of research on what is allowed as pertaining to deadly force and found out that there are a lot of horror stories out there concerning the victims being prosecuted after. I hope that doesn't happen in this case. Sounds like they were doing a public service to me. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #18 September 17, 2006 I'm really sorry to hear of this. I do hope, she'll be all-right. It's going to take time. I hope, the two men who chased down the bad guys, get nothing more than a medal for their actions. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #19 September 17, 2006 QuoteShe was hijacked for her mini cooper, cell phone, diamond ring and handbag. Her husband saw it happening and chased after the hijackers with his brother and shot them both dead. Very traumatic weekend. Damn, I hate the crime in this place!! I want out!! Yes!!!! that is righteous as you can get!!!! I know for a fact those that died will never do it again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lisamariewillbe 1 #20 September 18, 2006 Quotechased after the hijackers with his brother and shot them both dead. That means they were running away? Bet they get charged with something. Granted the wife was held at gun point but her attackers ran away and were shot while doing so. Was the friend shot before the attackers were murdered? Sorry your friends are going through this. I dont think it was right to kill the attackers after the attackers fled the scene but thats my personal opinion by what Ive read on this thread and I think at the very least they did what they felt was right and its horrible your friend had to be attacked and might have to watch her husband get in trouble for defending her.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #21 September 18, 2006 QuoteSo they sell bullet proof cars down at the dealerships? Car hijackings in SA are (or at least were) very commonYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Beverly 1 #22 September 18, 2006 He get's all his vehicles bullet proofed after he buys them. And just with regards to the actual shoot out. She arrived at work in an office park. They stopped her outside her office door. They left with all her stuff and car and her husband persued in his car. At the security entrance, they caught up with them. Apparently they fired a warning shot to get them to stop (Aiming low at tyres) and the hijackers started shooting back at them - head height. They shot through the windows and trashed the mini. So basically there was lots of shooting in both directions, I think that the victims were a better shot. Hijackings in SA are very common. It often leads to someone dying. Most people know someone that has been attacked, hijacked, smash and grab (Handbag/cellphone) out of their car while stopped at a traffic light. (Me included - but I elbowed him in his face and drove through a red light). We slow down at traffic lights at night, because it is too dangerous to stop. I am sick of the crime and the insecurities we have to deal with every day of our lives. I am glad the guys are dead and they cannot harm anyone else. I am sure the victims will get off on a self defense charge - our minister of defense actually praised a guy the other day for stopping a crime and shooting someone. The people rejoyce when someone fights back. Unfortunately, it often does not have the desired outcome and the people often get killed in the process. I never want people to die uncecessarily, but what gives them the right to do what they did and think they can get away with it? I think true friendship is under-rated Twitter: @Dreamskygirlsa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #23 September 18, 2006 QuoteI am sick of the crime and the insecurities we have to deal with every day of our lives. Any way you can leave? I know that might be very over-simplified. Prayers for your friend.~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Beverly 1 #24 September 18, 2006 Been working on that for the past few months actually. Need to find a job for my visa application. Oh, and I am selling my house, might take a few months to get all the paperwork /cash through. I think true friendship is under-rated Twitter: @Dreamskygirlsa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chanti 0 #25 September 18, 2006 QuoteAny way you can leave? That way the criminals win -Chanti- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
lisamariewillbe 1 #20 September 18, 2006 Quotechased after the hijackers with his brother and shot them both dead. That means they were running away? Bet they get charged with something. Granted the wife was held at gun point but her attackers ran away and were shot while doing so. Was the friend shot before the attackers were murdered? Sorry your friends are going through this. I dont think it was right to kill the attackers after the attackers fled the scene but thats my personal opinion by what Ive read on this thread and I think at the very least they did what they felt was right and its horrible your friend had to be attacked and might have to watch her husband get in trouble for defending her.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #21 September 18, 2006 QuoteSo they sell bullet proof cars down at the dealerships? Car hijackings in SA are (or at least were) very commonYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beverly 1 #22 September 18, 2006 He get's all his vehicles bullet proofed after he buys them. And just with regards to the actual shoot out. She arrived at work in an office park. They stopped her outside her office door. They left with all her stuff and car and her husband persued in his car. At the security entrance, they caught up with them. Apparently they fired a warning shot to get them to stop (Aiming low at tyres) and the hijackers started shooting back at them - head height. They shot through the windows and trashed the mini. So basically there was lots of shooting in both directions, I think that the victims were a better shot. Hijackings in SA are very common. It often leads to someone dying. Most people know someone that has been attacked, hijacked, smash and grab (Handbag/cellphone) out of their car while stopped at a traffic light. (Me included - but I elbowed him in his face and drove through a red light). We slow down at traffic lights at night, because it is too dangerous to stop. I am sick of the crime and the insecurities we have to deal with every day of our lives. I am glad the guys are dead and they cannot harm anyone else. I am sure the victims will get off on a self defense charge - our minister of defense actually praised a guy the other day for stopping a crime and shooting someone. The people rejoyce when someone fights back. Unfortunately, it often does not have the desired outcome and the people often get killed in the process. I never want people to die uncecessarily, but what gives them the right to do what they did and think they can get away with it? I think true friendship is under-rated Twitter: @Dreamskygirlsa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #23 September 18, 2006 QuoteI am sick of the crime and the insecurities we have to deal with every day of our lives. Any way you can leave? I know that might be very over-simplified. Prayers for your friend.~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beverly 1 #24 September 18, 2006 Been working on that for the past few months actually. Need to find a job for my visa application. Oh, and I am selling my house, might take a few months to get all the paperwork /cash through. I think true friendship is under-rated Twitter: @Dreamskygirlsa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chanti 0 #25 September 18, 2006 QuoteAny way you can leave? That way the criminals win -Chanti- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
