I can't believe there was never a thread on this already. While I think the case was so overblown during those days when she was missing, I am glad the authorities are indicting Jennifer Wilbanks, the now-infamous runaway bride.
The first day this was on the news I said to a friend that I had a feeling there was more to this case. I never thought for a second she'd been abducted. Something about those eyes. I see the same thing in Katie Holmes' eyes when she is with Tom Cruise, BTW. Once I heard her fiance was a born-again celibate, I knew for sure.
She defrauded an entire community out of tens (if not hundreds) of thousands of dollars. If she just wanted to get out of marrying her fiance, just leave a freakin' note.
Don't get me wrong-I don't think she needs to be in jail. But an indictment could be useful leverage to force this wacko to pay back the county/state agencies. Use the money her family was going to spend on the hugely overblown wedding they were planning.
If the fiance goes through with plans to marry this loon, he needs his head examined. And pity those 14 poor bridesmaids who are now stuck with the bound-to-be garish bridesmaids dresses!
Full Version: Runaway Bride Indicted
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George_Twinsfan:
I can't believe there was never a thread on this already.
Considering the ridiculous media overkill, neither could I -- that's why I changed my "From" line to "In hiding with the Runaway Bride??" Of course, now I'm changing it again... (see below). winkI can't believe there was never a thread on this already.
[ May 25, 2005, 12:23 PM: Message edited by: Joe in Philly ]
She was indicted for making false statements. In related news, the president went bicycling today.
Wow, GWB can ride a bike? I'm impressed! And here I thought he was completely talentless.
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millerbeach:
Wow, GWB can ride a bike? I'm impressed! And here I thought he was completely talentless.
He went bicycling...it doesn't mean he didn't fall off and make boo-boo again as he has so many other times. Wow, GWB can ride a bike? I'm impressed! And here I thought he was completely talentless.
I gotta comment since this went in a Dubya falling down direction...
Those Segway transporters didn't do well as they were supposed to, and I think Dubya f**ked it up for the company when he got on the toy that's "impossible to fall off of" and the friggin idiot takes a header.....how soon til he's out and Hillary's in??
[ May 26, 2005, 09:48 AM: Message edited by: Merloni26 ]
Those Segway transporters didn't do well as they were supposed to, and I think Dubya f**ked it up for the company when he got on the toy that's "impossible to fall off of" and the friggin idiot takes a header.....how soon til he's out and Hillary's in??
[ May 26, 2005, 09:48 AM: Message edited by: Merloni26 ]
Let's all keep the Bush-bashing out of this thread.
Regarding the Runaway Bride, in a way it's too bad she didn't keep running because you just know there are going to be books about this from all sorts of characters -- just look at Amber Frey, Scott Peterson's mistress.
Not to mention that when she first resurfaced she said she was abducted by a Hispanic man or men. So, Jen, you're a nutjob AND a racist? Niiiiice combo.
Regarding the Runaway Bride, in a way it's too bad she didn't keep running because you just know there are going to be books about this from all sorts of characters -- just look at Amber Frey, Scott Peterson's mistress.
Not to mention that when she first resurfaced she said she was abducted by a Hispanic man or men. So, Jen, you're a nutjob AND a racist? Niiiiice combo.
Maybe she wanted to be rescued or "kidnapped" by a Hispanic men like a Harlequin novel.
From some reports it sounds like she really just wanted to get laid. Apparently she'd been in touch with a former fiance and since her current fiance was committed to celebacy, she needed to look elsewhere for a little lovin'.
Did anyone see the video of Ol' Bug Eyes doing her community service, mowing the lawn of some county building? Guess it's a good thing they didn't give her a riding mower.
I know this story is beating a dead horse, but the taxpayers of this community should be so outraged at this lax punishment. The search cost them so much money and her punishment is to do something that you can hire a kid down the street for $15?
I know this story is beating a dead horse, but the taxpayers of this community should be so outraged at this lax punishment. The search cost them so much money and her punishment is to do something that you can hire a kid down the street for $15?
Now, now George, don't be so hard on that nutcase. I'll just bet she voted for Bush. (Sorry, had to throw that one in...feeling a bit "randy" tonight!)
Are any of these on eBay yet?
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Ga. hockey fans scoop up bobblehead dolls
Associated Press
DULUTH, Ga. - Like the woman who inspired their creation, Runaway Bride bobblehead dolls disappeared quickly during a sports promotion in her hometown.
The dolls, given to the first 1,000 people through the doors at the Gwinnett Gladiators ice hockey game Sunday, were gone in about 10 minutes.
People lined up more than three hours before the gates opened.
The minor league ECHL team named the trinket the \"Runaway Bride Any Similarity to Actual Persons is Unintended and Purely Coincidental\" Bobblehead Doll.
The bobblehead features a generic woman's face, with a veil over her head, a sweat shirt that says \"I (heart) Duluth,\" a pair of running shoes labeled \"Adios\" instead of Adidas and a picture of the state of Georgia on the back.
Duluth resident Jennifer Wilbanks' disappearance last April, just days before her scheduled 600-guest wedding, prompted a national search. She turned up in Albuquerque, N.M., claiming to have been abducted and raped. Relief quickly turned to confusion and anger among some when Wilbanks recanted her story, saying she fled because of \"certain fears\" controlling her life.
Wilbanks was ordered to perform community service for lying to police.
Associated Press
DULUTH, Ga. - Like the woman who inspired their creation, Runaway Bride bobblehead dolls disappeared quickly during a sports promotion in her hometown.
The dolls, given to the first 1,000 people through the doors at the Gwinnett Gladiators ice hockey game Sunday, were gone in about 10 minutes.
People lined up more than three hours before the gates opened.
The minor league ECHL team named the trinket the \"Runaway Bride Any Similarity to Actual Persons is Unintended and Purely Coincidental\" Bobblehead Doll.
The bobblehead features a generic woman's face, with a veil over her head, a sweat shirt that says \"I (heart) Duluth,\" a pair of running shoes labeled \"Adios\" instead of Adidas and a picture of the state of Georgia on the back.
Duluth resident Jennifer Wilbanks' disappearance last April, just days before her scheduled 600-guest wedding, prompted a national search. She turned up in Albuquerque, N.M., claiming to have been abducted and raped. Relief quickly turned to confusion and anger among some when Wilbanks recanted her story, saying she fled because of \"certain fears\" controlling her life.
Wilbanks was ordered to perform community service for lying to police.
And now this-the Runaway Bride story will be made into a rock opera!
http://www.comcast.net/news/index.jsp?cat=...tn_runawaybride
I smell Tony!
(Disclaimer: Tony is my neighbor's dog who has a serious flatulence problem and hasn't had a bath in 5 years.)
http://www.comcast.net/news/index.jsp?cat=...tn_runawaybride
I smell Tony!
(Disclaimer: Tony is my neighbor's dog who has a serious flatulence problem and hasn't had a bath in 5 years.)
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