Lawsuit For Not Paying
A client of mine faced a lawsuit for not paying rent for several months. He claimed that his dog had eaten his rent check, but had no way to prove it. Initially, the judge was skeptical of the story, so to investigate further, they decided to install a hidden camera at the property for a few days.
The footage revealed that the dog had indeed chewed on important papers while the owner wasn’t paying attention. As a result, the judge dismissed the case, confirming that the unusual excuse was, in fact, true.
Working At A Jewelry Store
Working at a jewelry store surrounded by expensive items made me feel uneasy. One day, a watch went missing, and a man was charged with theft. He claimed he had no idea how the watch ended up in his pocket.
Upon further investigation, it was revealed that the man had a rare mental condition, causing him to unconsciously pick up and pocket objects without realizing it. The prosecution presented this as the key factor, and the man was acquitted of the charges. However, he was ordered to remain under supervision at all times.
Reckless Driving
A man was charged with reckless driving after hitting a pedestrian with his car. The driver claimed that the pedestrian suddenly jumped in front of him, leaving no time to react.
However, investigations revealed that the pedestrian had been experiencing a seizure, causing them to stumble into the street unexpectedly. Despite the incident being classified as culpable homicide, the driver was acquitted, making this case a rare exception.
Police Detective
As a police detective, I encountered many unusual situations, but one case stood out for its absurdity. While reviewing video footage, we caught a man on camera taking money from a cash register. When questioned, he insisted that he wasn’t stealing, but performing a magic trick—claiming the money had vanished as part of his act.
At first, the prosecution accused him of lying, but after further investigation, it turned out the man was indeed a magician. He had simply made a mistake with his trick. In the end, the money was returned, and the situation was resolved, leaving everyone with a story that seemed almost too strange to be true.
Criminal Psychologist
As a criminal psychologist, my role is to understand the minds of offenders. I once worked on a case involving a man accused of stealing a laptop from a store. His defense was unusual: he claimed to have been time-traveling when he ended up in the wrong era at the store.
Upon further investigation, we found that the man suffered from a rare condition that triggered vivid, time-travel-like hallucinations. These episodes caused him to experience events and locations from different time periods. With this information, his social worker successfully defended him, and the man was acquitted of the charges.
Led To The Arrest
Our neighborhood has been dealing with a rise in house break-ins. One such incident led to the arrest of a man who was caught breaking into a home. During the trial, he insisted that he had mistakenly entered the wrong house, thinking it was his own. The judge and jury were initially doubtful of his explanation.
However, their skepticism turned to understanding when they learned that the defendant had recently moved into a house in the same housing development. The two homes were strikingly similar, leading to the conclusion that the break-in was a genuine mistake on his part.
Unusual Cases
During my time as a police officer, I encountered many unusual cases, but one particular incident stands out. A man was charged with assault after he punched someone in the face late one night. According to him, he had no memory of the event and claimed he had been asleep at the time.
Initially, the prosecution thought he was being dishonest, but further investigation revealed that he suffered from a sleepwalking disorder. It was concluded that his actions were unintentional and lacked any motive. As a result, the man was acquitted of all charges.
A Traffic Officer
After gaining considerable experience as a traffic officer, I encountered a situation one afternoon that stood out. While on duty, I noticed a woman swerving across the solid line, so I pulled her over. When I asked for her registration, I found that her license had been suspended.
Upon further questioning, she explained that she had lost her phone and was using her car to help track it down. According to her phone records, she had made several calls from her vehicle, though the officer seemed skeptical about her explanation. In the end, we decided to let the matter go and wished her good luck.
Dedicated Traffic Official
As a dedicated traffic official, I take my job seriously. One day, my partner stopped a man for speeding, and the driver claimed that his dog had jumped into the driver's seat and accidentally pressed the gas pedal. This explanation was unfamiliar to me.
Skeptical at first, my partner decided to inspect the vehicle. Upon seeing the dog in the car and noticing its paw on the gas pedal, the officer started to believe the unusual story. It was a surprising turn of events that left us both amazed.
Forensic Case Detective
During my time as a forensic case investigator, I worked on a high-stakes case involving a large sum of money—several hundred thousand dollars—vanishing from a company. The employee accused of embezzlement claimed she had no memory of taking the money, leaving the prosecution skeptical of her defense.
As the investigation unfolded, it became clear that the woman was suffering from amnesia, which prevented her from recalling the events in question. The theft occurred while her boss was abroad, though he was aware of her condition when he hired her. After thorough examination, it was concluded that she was not guilty of the crime.
Forgotten Wallet
I am a grocery store security person. One day, a man was caught shoplifting and claimed that he had forgotten his wallet at home and needed food for his family. The store security thought it was a lie until they checked his ID and saw that he lived in a wealthy neighborhood.
The man was found to have a legitimate reason for not having his wallet on him. The store manager allowed the man to leave his cell phone in the store as collateral, and the man returned the next day to pay his bill with real money.
Saving a Life
My partner and I were doing the night shift for one week. We received an emergency call. A man was caught breaking into a store after hours. When questioned, he claimed he was a doctor and was rushing to save a patient's life.
The officers were skeptical until they received a call from the hospital confirming that the man was indeed a doctor and had just saved a life. The officers didn’t understand why he needed to break into a store, but they gave him a warning.
The Angelic Intervention
It was a Sunday morning, and we received a call from our local Pastor at the church. A strange man was charged with breaking into a church and stealing a valuable artifact. The man was talking in a weird language. He claimed an angel told him to take it to protect it from destruction.
The prosecution thought he was insane, but after investigating, it turned out that the man actually had a history of auditory hallucinations and was hearing voices. The judge ruled the man clinically insane, and he was acquitted. He was committed to a mental asylum after that.
The Forgotten Locket
I was a cashier at a top-brand jewelry store. A woman was caught shoplifting a locket from a jewelry store. When questioned, she claimed that she had accidentally put it in her pocket while trying it on and had forgotten to pay for it.
The store security was skeptical until they found the locket in her pocket and saw that it was still in its original packaging. I still think she tried to pull a fast one and acted innocent when the security questioned her.
Sick Child
A woman was pulled over for speeding and claimed that her child was sick and needed to get to the hospital. The officer was skeptical until he saw the child in the back seat, who was indeed very sick.
This is one of the most common excuses you hear women use on the road, so it is important that the officer check. The officer was kind enough to escort her to the hospital, and the child was fine.
The Lookalike
A man was charged with bank robbery after he was caught on camera robbing a bank. He claimed that he was actually at a costume party dressed as a bank robber at the time of the crime.
The prosecution thought he was lying, but after investigating, it turned out that the man had an identical twin who was actually the one who committed the crime. The authorities found no connection between the robbery and between the twins. The search was still on for the other twin.
The Alibi of a Lifetime
It was my first week as a police officer, and a man was accused of breaking into a jewelry store in the middle of the night. He claimed that he was in the hospital getting surgery at the same time the crime took place.
The prosecution thought he was lying, but after investigating, it turned out that the man actually had a heart transplant surgery at the exact same time the crime took place. The judge was extremely sorry because he, too, had been through the same surgery. He was acquitted.
Wrong Turn
I was a traffic officer in the country area. One afternoon, a man was caught driving the wrong way on a one-way street.
When questioned, he claimed that he was lost and had taken a wrong turn. The officer was skeptical until he saw the man’s GPS and saw that he had indeed taken a wrong turn. He directed him to the correct highway, and the frantic driver was back on his way.
Saving a Pet
I was a teenager working part-time at a pet shop. One morning we found that a woman was caught breaking into a pet store after hours. When questioned, she claimed that her pet had escaped and she was trying to find it.
The police were skeptical until they found the woman’s pet inside the store. She was worried about her pet, who was ill after an operation, and just had to check if her fur baby was doing fine. She was given a warning, and her pet was healthy again.
Forgotten Groceries
It was a Monday morning, and I was dreading the work week as a grocery store manager. I saw a man shoplifting groceries from our store. When questioned, he claimed that he had forgotten his wallet at home and needed food for his family.
The store security was skeptical until they checked his ID and saw that he lived in a low-income neighborhood. It was just his luck that one of his neighbors was working as a cashier in the store and stood up for him. His friend paid for the food, and we let him go with a warning. He never returned to our store, though.
The Lost Child
I was running a toy store n a small strip mall off the highway. One day a woman was caught breaking into the toy store after hours. We didn’t have much security and she just broke the door open with a crowbar.When questioned, she claimed that her child had lost a toy and she was trying to find it.
The police were skeptical until they found the woman’s child inside the store, searching for the lost toy. They apologized for the store’s negligence and reported the case to the mall owners.
Polly Wants A Cracker
This one time, a woman came to the police station claiming that her parrot had been stolen. She was insistent that it was a valuable bird and that it needed to be found. The police were skeptical but decided to help anyway.
After investigating, they found that the parrot had actually flown away and was found on a neighbor's roof. The woman was relieved and grateful to the police for their help.
The Misunderstood Genius
A man was caught spray painting graffiti on a building. When asked why he did it, he explained that he was a street artist and was just trying to express himself. The police were skeptical but decided to give him a chance to prove his point.
He took them to his studio and showed them his incredible artwork. The police were amazed and ended up letting him go with a warning.
Rubbed The Wrong Way
Our old town received a lot of strange cases of older people going through mental illness. One time, a man was arrested for breaking and entering. When asked why he was there, he claimed that he was a genie and had gotten lost in the present.
The police were skeptical but decided to go along with it. They had to do their research. After the background check, they found that the man actually had a history of mental illness and needed help. They took him to a hospital for treatment.
Supernatural or Superfake
My partner and best friend were doing our daily rounds. We caught a man driving a car that was not his. When asked why he was driving it, he claimed that it was part of a magic trick. The police were skeptical but decided to give him a chance to prove his point.
He showed them a card trick, and the car disappeared before their eyes. The police were amazed and thought it was something supernatural. They let him go without charges.
The Missing Keys
I was the security officer on duty at a local casino. One late night I caught a drunk man breaking into a car. When asked why he was there, he claimed he was looking for the keys he had lost. The police were skeptical but decided to give him a chance to prove his point. It took some time because the man was heavily inebriated.
After some time, they found that the man had actually lost his keys in the car and had no intention of stealing it. He eventually found them under the seat and showed the officers. He was just trying to retrieve his keys.
The Lost Dog
My friend and I were the security officers at Grand Central Park. One day we saw a woman who was caught walking a dog that was not hers. When asked why she was walking it, she claimed that she was looking for its owner. We questioned some passersby and one of the regular dog walkers said they recognized the lady and the dog and that she regularly walked there.
The police were skeptical but decided to give her a chance to prove her point. After investigating, they found that the woman was actually the dog's owner and had just lost her memory.
The Alien Invasion
A man was caught walking around in a strange outfit. When asked why he was dressed like that, he claimed that he was from another planet and was there to warn us about an upcoming alien invasion. The police were skeptical but decided to give him a chance to prove his point.
They were used to seeing people doing cosplay around, but this guy had a lot more confidence. After the police investigation, they found that the man was actually a scientist and had just made a huge discovery about the universe.
The Haunted House
My partner and I were police officers 5 years on the job. We thought that we had thick skin. But our courage was tested one strange night. We received a call that a man was caught breaking into a house. We drove over to check the disturbance. We got the fright of our lives to see the lights going off and on inside the old house.
When asked why he was there, he claimed that the house was haunted and he was trying to get rid of the ghost. The police were skeptical but decided to give him a chance to prove his point. After investigating, they found that the man was actually a paranormal investigator and had just received a call to investigate the haunted house. We got out of there as fast as we could.
The Time Capsule
We were driving around our normal route on a Tuesday afternoon and saw a strange man in a children’s playground. My husband and I decided to call the cops. A man was caught digging in a public park.
When they asked why he was there, he claimed he was looking for a time capsule buried there. The police were skeptical but decided to give him a chance to prove his point. They contacted the local cops and found that the man was actually a historian and had just found information about the time capsule.