Thanksgiving is supposed to be a day of togetherness, when you get together with your friends, family, and loved ones to celebrate the things you’re thankful for. Unfortunately, some people can’t help but be the worst, and refuse to put aside their illicit lifestyles for even one day. If you’re trying to imagine who would take part in illegal activity on Thanksgiving, then look no further than the fools on this list who just couldn’t wait until Black Friday to rob a grocery store, or go on a killing spree. If you need a reason to be thankful this holiday, then look no further than this list of Thanksgiving crimes and be happy that you’re not related to any of these turkeys.
To be honest, there’s something sad about crimes committed on Thanksgiving. We all have family members that we don’t get along with, but familial disagreements certainly don't make everyone want to shoot up a post-turkey board game. The crimes on this list will definitely make you appreciate your family and friends a little more than you already do, or maybe they’ll dissuade you from taking part in any holiday-themed illegal activity. Either way, you should check out these Thanksgiving crimes while you defrost your turkey – it might take a while.
If this list of Thanksgiving crimes reminds you of your family, tell us about your most cherished holiday crime memory in the comment section.
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Coach Killed Over Gambling Debts
In 2013, an assistant high school coach was stabbed to death after he tried to collect a gambling debt owed him by Leshun Williams. Allegedly, Williams was defending himself from having his pinkie cut off, and ended up murdering the coach.
Thieves Kill Family's Turkey for Thanksgiving Meal
Two creeps from Gulf Breeze, FL stole a turkey that was being kept as a pet, along with some 50 other animals, from a family farm. Joshua W. Anderson, and Jacob H. Provo stole the turkey and used a bow and arrow to kill it, before admitting that they planned to eat the turkey for Thanksgiving and were on the way to butcher it when they were arrested.
Roommate Killed Over a Rent Dispute
In a dispute over rent, Todd Michael Sindelar allegedly shot and killed Matthew Boyer in 2013. After the shooting, Sindelar led the police on a 200 mile chase from Wyoming to South Dakota.
Lady Gaga Fans Break Into Her Garage on Thanksgiving
During the 2012 Thanksgiving holiday, Lady Gaga was celebrating with her family in Peru when she discovered 35 of her "little monsters" camping out in the garage. She said she tried to slide some stuffing to the fans, but as there was no "cat-flap," she couldn't figure it out.
15 Year Old Shoplifts Thanksgiving Dinner
While gearing up for Thanksgiving, a 15 year old was caught in a Lytle, TX HEB trying to shoplift four (!) smoked turkeys, sodas, and other fixings worth about $200. His bold shoplifting tactic was to line the outer rim of the cart with soda and toilet paper to conceal the expensive gobblers.
Thanksgiving Car Theft Gets Too Real
On Thanksgiving 2014, a 19 year old thought he'd go joyriding when he stole an SUV from a gas station New Orleans. But he got more than he bargained for when it turned out that there was a one-year-old baby in the vehicle. He abandoned the car after 15 minutes, but he's still being charged with theft and kidnapping.
Ex-Cop Strangles His Girlfriend
Former Akron cop Eric J. Paull was sentenced to four years in prison for aggravated assault, tampering with evidence, menacing by stalking, and other crimes after he choked his ex-girlfriend on Thanksgiving 2014.
Thanksgiving Day Wine Theft
On Thanksgiving 2013, a couple of snobby thieves made off with 200 cases of wine, valued at $648,000 from Esquin Wine & Spirits in Seattle. The thieves were caught and charged with attempted first-degree arson, second-degree burglary, and second-degree theft.
Thanksgiving Triple Murder
In 2004, a woman went missing on Thanksgiving in Indiana, and her family will never get the closure they dearly need. The police believe that the culprit was a man named Danny Case who was dropped off in her neighborhood without a way to get home, and was planning to either find a ride or kill someone.
In January 2005, he was arrested at Indianapolis International Airport on an outstanding warrant, but before he could be put in handcuffs, he committed suicide in an airport holding cell.
Thanksgiving Homicide in Gary, Indiana
An allegedly abusive man from Gary, IN shot his girlfriend to death on Thanksgiving morning in 2013. The deceased's mother told police that the man had tried to "fold her in half." The man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for murder and battery with a deadly weapon.