An example of why I just don't get the whole "guns are evil" thing. A nut's a nut, whether it's lightly salted or honey roasted. 
http://www.dailynews.com/archives/today/new10.asp
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Wednesday, May 24, 2000
Man accused of axe slaying sought psychiatric care
By Karen Maeshiro, Staff Writer
LANCASTER -- A 79-year-old Littlerock man accused of killing his wife with an ax told investigators he did it to spare her from starving to death, a prosecutor said.
A judge ordered a psychiatric evaluation for Hollis Medford, who had briefly committed himself to a psychiatric ward five days before killing his wife. Medford wouldn't answer questions during a Lancaster court appearance Tuesday.
"He was worried his wife was going to starve to death," Deputy District Attorney Kelly Cromer said after the court hearing. "He said he 'did what he had to do' to spare her from that."
Vonia Medford, 71, was found dead in bed early Saturday from a blow to the head, deputies said. Deputies went to the Medfords' home after Hollis Medford -- also known as Glenn -- called to say he had injured his wife.
Cromer said the victim did not appear to be starving to death.
"There was food in the house. They have money in a savings account," Cromer said. "He said he asked family members for help and they turned him down, but that does not appear to be true."
Cromer said the defendant had voluntarily committed himself to the Antelope Valley Hospital psychiatric ward on May 15 because he was suicidal.
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"...you gotta ask yourself one question...do I feel *lucky*?"
[This message has been edited by CindyH (edited May 24, 2000).]
http://www.dailynews.com/archives/today/new10.asp
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Wednesday, May 24, 2000
Man accused of axe slaying sought psychiatric care
By Karen Maeshiro, Staff Writer
LANCASTER -- A 79-year-old Littlerock man accused of killing his wife with an ax told investigators he did it to spare her from starving to death, a prosecutor said.
A judge ordered a psychiatric evaluation for Hollis Medford, who had briefly committed himself to a psychiatric ward five days before killing his wife. Medford wouldn't answer questions during a Lancaster court appearance Tuesday.
"He was worried his wife was going to starve to death," Deputy District Attorney Kelly Cromer said after the court hearing. "He said he 'did what he had to do' to spare her from that."
Vonia Medford, 71, was found dead in bed early Saturday from a blow to the head, deputies said. Deputies went to the Medfords' home after Hollis Medford -- also known as Glenn -- called to say he had injured his wife.
Cromer said the victim did not appear to be starving to death.
"There was food in the house. They have money in a savings account," Cromer said. "He said he asked family members for help and they turned him down, but that does not appear to be true."
Cromer said the defendant had voluntarily committed himself to the Antelope Valley Hospital psychiatric ward on May 15 because he was suicidal.
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"...you gotta ask yourself one question...do I feel *lucky*?"
[This message has been edited by CindyH (edited May 24, 2000).]