The attempted robbery of a pub quizmaster in Queensland, Australia appeared at first to be “World’s Dumbest Criminals” material. But authorities quickly realized they were dealing with something far more sinister, and that the perpetrator had been traumatized after recently escaping a terrifying casino kidnapping situation. Shane Christopher Lees, above, walked free on Monday after pleading guilty to attempting to rob a quizmaster. The judge accepted he had escaped from a terrifying kidnap ordeal just hours before and was suffering from PTSD. (Image: Shane Christopher Lees/Facebook) Shane Christopher Lees, 44, was arrested last November after attempting to steal a book and a cell phone from the quizmaster in the city of Townsville, northeast Queensland, while armed with three kitchen knives. The unnamed victim refused to hand over the items and Lees retreated from the scene, The Townsville Bulletin reports. Lees was charged with attempted armed robbery and resisting arrest after… Read More
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