Just killing the goblin wasn’t enough for the Florida Beauty Pageant Queen, no she had to make the humiliation complete and use a pink gun. I think I’m in love. (H/T LC Sir Christopher for the linkie love.)
When a burly ex-convict forced his way into a posh Florida home last week, he had no idea what awaited him — a 25-year-old beauty queen with a pink .38-caliber handgun.
Meghan Brown, a former Florida pageant queen, shot and killed 42-year-old Albert Franklin Hill during a home invasion March 12 at the 2,732-square-foot house she shares with her fiance in Tierra Verde, Fla.
Hill barged into the home at around 3 a.m. after Brown responded to a knock at the front door, according to a police report. He allegedly grabbed the 110-pound Brown around her nose and mouth and dragged her to an upstairs bedroom.
The woman’s fiance, Robert Planthaber, said in an interview that he was quickly awakened by the altercation and ran to Brown’s side.
“I attacked him and took a severe beating to the head,” Planthaber told FoxNews.com. “But I got him off of her long enough for her to scramble to the room where she keeps her pink .38 special.”
Brown, who reigned as the 2009 Miss Tierra Verde, snatched her gun from a nearby bedroom and shot the suspect several times – hitting him in the chest, groin, thigh and back, her fiance said. Hill was pronounced dead at the scene.
Hill had a criminal record stretching back nearly three decades — including arrests for burglary, battery, drug possession and grand theft. He reportedly served a 13-year prison term in 1987 and was released in September after serving a fourth term behind bars.
Panthaber, meanwhile, said he and his fiancee are lucky to be alive. He said he purchased the pink handgun for Brown last Christmas and that the two had gone to target practice together.
“She was not a good shot at the range,” he quipped.
Save by your girlfriend and her pink .38 Special. Turn in your man card dude. The fact that you’re banging a beauty queen was just voided by the fact that she had to save you from a beating with her pink gun. Sorry man, I don’t make the rules. I’m calling for a special ruling on his behalf. Yes, he… Read more »
Emperor Misha, Emperor Misha, paging His Vileness. Ruling needed on Aisle 1.
Ok, who here at the Rott answers the door at 3 AM without a gun in hand and with the other adult in the house standing back-up? Surely not me.
And don’t call me shirley.
Good job on the diversion,, ballzzzout frontal charge,,, getdagun-getdagun-GETDATGUN!
Last words; “Ok, so I’m not bullet pruf’,, but why did it have to be a, a, a PANK gun,, “
LC Cheapshot911, Dept. of Redneck Tech says:
Why not? A pink gun fires as well as any other color of gun.
I’ll give the guy points for charging in and taking on the bad guy, BUT… Where was HIS gun? Goblin “barges” in and grabs the girl and drags her upstairs at 3 AM? Doors banging, thumping around, muffled cries (I’m assuming here I know), but that should put someone on an alert status. They don’t live in Kalifornia where you… Read more »
my Maltese will take care of the trip wire
I’m wondering ….. why no charges of WWWAAAACCCCIIISSSSM here .. was the dead perp white?
Im a bit conflicted on whether or not to confiscate his man card though. I did have to mentally roll my eyes at the stereotypes … mid 40s rich guy doing a 25 year old model … I’m shocked, I say, shocked!
crunchie, thanks for that belly laugh..
i needed it today after reading about Barbara Boxer here:
LC Sir Intellectual Conservative 5th Columnist says:
Yes, yes he was.
Response to SoCalOilMan, K.o.E. @:
That explains the lack of howling from the race pimps.
No matter what his color was .. he got what was coming to him. I would imagine that down in Hell the demons are taunting him for being killed by a woman with a pink gun
Response to Sir Fresh Sign @ 9: That article just made me want to Babs finished up with; She again challenged House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, to take up her bill — already passed by the Senate — to ensure members of Congress and the president don’t receive paychecks during a government shutdown. “I think there needs to be more… Read more »
I don’t think this classic Old West epitaph… Here lies Lester Moore Four slugs from a .44 No les, no more … is in any immediate danger of being upstaged, because this… Here lies big and burly Albert Hill His run was good, but he met his fate an arborist, Miss Green Earth and a pink .38 …just ain’t going… Read more »
LC 0311 Sir Crunchie I.M.H., K.o.E. says: Emperor Misha, Emperor Misha, paging His Vileness. Ruling needed on Aisle 1. Upon careful consideration of the facts I grant the motion for special ruling submitted by Darth Scoundrel. I do so based on the following: Granted that the defendant DID allow his girlfriend to settle the dispute rather than doing so himself… Read more »
Response to Emperor Misha I @:
Aye, My Liege … I just hope it doesnt come out that he drives a pink Lamborghini.
LC Sir Intellectual Conservative 5th Columnist says:
If that’s the case, then his man card is revoked in perpetuity.
Response to Emperor Misha I @:
It seems someone else thinks like you do, Your Highness
Just hand it the ***k over right now!!
I’m siding with Scoundrel on this. While the man’s first action should have been arming himself, he still rushed headlong into danger and put his life at risk to buy his lady some time to arm herself.
LC LittleRott84 Imperial DJ says: LC Cheapshot911, Dept. of Redneck Tech says: Ok, so I’m not bullet pruf’,, but why did it have to be a, a, a PANK gun,, “ Why not? A pink gun fires as well as any other color of gun. No doubt, but the latest witness to that ain’t talkin’. Anymo’. Horribly doubleplus un-macho. It’s… Read more »
It could have been worse.
She could have used a Hello Kitty AR-15 Assault Rifle
Better yet, she could have wielded the Hello Kitty AK-47 Assault Rifle (with hand knitted shoulder stock muffler)
Emperor Misha I says: what say ye? Aye or nay? In the months prior to the encounter, the male showed not just foresight, but a willingness to take steps to secure and protect his Lady by purchasing not simply a handgun for her, but taking steps to teach it’s operation and application. On the surface, that looks like a fairly… Read more »
LC Cheapshot911, Dept. of Redneck Tech says:
Truer words were never spoken.
I got the little woman an LCP with the cool engraved slide for Valentine’s day. Keeps me in line. I was talking to a guy at work about it, and he proceeded to explain why the .380 was crap for self defense with an anecdote. Seems a guy in a pool hall was attacked by two goblins, and the attackee… Read more »
sleeper says: They goblin didn’t die, so the .380 is crap. So let’s see, one guy attacked by two goblins, goblins flee injured, attackee is fine. Sounds like a mission accomplished to me. Indeed Sleeper. The only thing that matters is that the good guy won the fight. He’s fine and the perp has an extra hole that God didn’t… Read more »
LC Cheapshot911, Dept. of Redneck Tech says: ‘Fine heart beating in that man. I have to agree. Although, I am deeply disappointed that he didn’t or couldn’t just kick the goblin’s ass hand-to-hand. As I’m sure it is the case with most fellas here, if I’m awakened from sleep and there’s an intruder anywhere near one of my loved ones,… Read more »
Slightly to the right of Gingis Khan says: LC Cheapshot911, Dept. of Redneck Tech says: That lil’ pistol gift was serious statement of personal devotion. Ya don’t arm folks you intend to dominate. ‘Fine heart beating in that man. Truer words were never spoken. Got to agree. And AYE to the Emperor’s decision. Also, I just got the missus THIS… Read more »
Aye!
Nothing like a feel good story with a happy ending to give ya a smile in the morning.
LC 0311 Sir Crunchie I.M.H., K.o.E. says: Now, having said all that, a .380 wouldn’t be my first choice. […] Remember kiddies, the best gun is the one you have when you need it. And .380?s can be comfortably concealed a lot of places larger caliber guns can’t. Indeed. Her 9mm XD spent an awful lot of time in the… Read more »
Well I have a few nits to pick on this one. I would just like to give the gal a big thumbs up for doing what she had to do and making sure the perp assumed room temperature in a forthright manner….BUT… First…Why the hell did she go down alone to answer the damn door at 3 am?? Kick the… Read more »
sleeper says: I got the little woman an LCP with the cool engraved slide for Valentine’s day. Keeps me in line. I purchased an LCP for when the weather demands shorts and a short sleeve shirt. Add a pocket holster for when the situation demands something like that and you are in business. With only a couple hundred rounds through… Read more »
I believe a necropsy is in order. If the polish on the projectiles from the stiff match the toenails of the dude, the Man card is void nunc pro tunc.
I agree with His Rotting Foulness. I have my own concerns about her answering the door alone, but hey – maybe she was already awake, working on the PC or something. Either way, just let it go, lady – if it’s an emergency, he’ll get help. And yes, I love the point about domination vs. giving your lady a sidearm.… Read more »
Lady M-ITT™-Imperial Sniper G.L.O.R says: Sixthly….If I were her…I’d tell him to shut the hell up about how well I shoot at the range from now on. Yup,, there’s things other than marksmanship one can learn at a range, like, the other 9/10ths of the home security applications of the equipment and procedure’s. He might have the high paper score,… Read more »
Response to LC Sir Intellectual Conservative 5th Columnist @:
I’m jealous.
Response to Emperor Misha I @:
Aye, Imperator.
My Liege
You should also have sentenced boytoy to clean Her Gun.
I make a motion that this Lady be granted Citizenship within our Empire and the honorary call sign of Load Pink.
I await seconds, the acclamation of all LC’s, and the Imperial Proclamation.
Response to LC Spare Parts @:
Seconded .. but she might want to be given LC PinkLady .. Load Pink has a bit of a suggestive tone to it for some.
And it seems she now wants to cash in on her fame …
Not entirely sure I like this …
Response to LC Sir Intellectual Conservative 5th Columnist @:
Probably gonna help pay for the legal fees when the goblins’ relatives sue her in civil court. Just a guess….
Response to LC Draco @:
A fair point.
LC Draco says:
Not in Florida, Castle Doctrine baby.
LC Cheapshot911, Dept. of Redneck Tech says: but to understand the true beauty of the gift,, giving your sweety a weapon of this sort tells everyone how much you trust her and that you have no intentions of ever doing anything that’d make her want to whip it out on ya. That lil’ pistol gift was serious statement of personal… Read more »
Now, on the issue of citizen Planthaber’s Man Card, the Imperial Court, based on the deliberations of the Imperial Citizenry and the facts as known to the court, finds as follows: Planthaber did commit a number of errors, putting his manhood into question. To wit: 1) He did fail to maintain an armed status at all times as is right… Read more »
Emperor Misha I says:
I would venture that that omission arises directly from your complete devotion.
As in,, to intentionally hurt her just is that unthinkable.
My dogs were offended when they read this comment line: If you don’t have at least one real dog I have see these little brutes work together to bring down a full-grown man. It’s also a fact that if a mouse farts within the fence line they let me know. and it’s really hard to fight with three of these… Read more »
Emperor Misha I says: LC Sir Intellectual Conservative 5th Columnist says: I just hope it doesnt come out that he drives a pink Lamborghini. If that’s the case, then his man card is revoked in perpetuity. A real man drives a pink car if he bloody well wants to, and anyone who doesn’t like it can go perform auto-erotic acts… Read more »
Lady M-ITT™-Imperial Sniper G.L.O.R says: Well I have a few nits to pick on this one. I would just like to give the gal a big thumbs up for doing what she had to do and making sure the perp assumed room temperature in a forthright manner….BUT… First…Why the hell did she go down alone to answer the damn door… Read more »
Mao’s Dog says: My dogs were offended when they read this comment line: If you don’t have at least one real dog I have see these little brutes work together to bring down a full-grown man. And you’re right. Besides, ANY dog will do. It’s your alarm system. Even if the dog isn’t up to the task of ending the… Read more »
LC Cheapshot911, Dept. of Redneck Tech says: Emperor Misha I says: what say ye? Aye or nay? In the months prior to the encounter, the male showed not just foresight, but a willingness to take steps to secure and protect his Lady by purchasing not simply a handgun for her, but taking steps to teach it’s operation and application. On… Read more »
Mao’s Dog says: My dogs were offended when they read this comment line: If you don’t have at least one real dog I have see these little brutes work together to bring down a full-grown man. It’s also a fact that if a mouse farts within the fence line they let me know. and it’s really hard to fight with… Read more »
Oh Brother, money grubbing is NOT sexy:
Pistol-Packin’ Beauty Queen Looks to Cash In on Home Invasion Shooting
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/03/22/pistol-packin-beauty-queen-looks-cash-home-invasion-shooting/#ixzz1HZPAz0WV
SoCalOilMan, K.o.E. says: Arborist? Ok, he loses the point I gave him at the front, although he must be a damn good arborist (tree trimmer) if he gave her a $60,000 ring. Arborist as in has-put-in-his-hot-heavy-sweatin’-in-the-treetops time and now owns the company. Ever pay for tree trimming? More importantly, ever look at how much a mature palm costs to be… Read more »
Response to LC Darth Scoundrel @:
Gotta agree… he took on the dude unarmed, so SHE could get away (and to the gun with which she defended herself), and kept him busy (by taking the ass-whuppin), so she could KILL the goblin! He keeps his man card, and gets some “Thank you” sex in the bargain!
Response to Sir Fresh Sign @:
Tacky, very tacky.
LC Random Numbers says: Arborist as in has-put-in-his-hot-heavy-sweatin’-in-the-treetops time and now owns the company. Arborist = tree trimmer like sanitation engineer = garbageman. I’m glad for him if he’s built a business, and maybe his clientele prefers to hire an “arborist” at a 45% markup rather than a tree trimmer that does the same job for less. When I need… Read more »
Response to Mao’s Dog @ 45:
My sincere apologies to your dogs.
I love all dogs and I even like/tolerate cats, I’m just a big dog person.
MarineVet1995 says:
He did good until he sent out the sexy pics to the news services. Typical guy, gets his ass beat defending his woman, then does something stupid and “No soup for You!”
Emperor – Ref # 43, I vote Aye! HOWEVER – it makes me reconsider that in my humble domicile the little lady has a Mossberg aside her helf of the peasant cushions. I wonder if I should load it with slug rather than it’s current load… On the other hand, if my door starts banging at 3AM, I will answer… Read more »
Once again the adage is proven:
Response to SoCalOilMan, K.o.E. @: Depending on what she was wearing to answer the door, I might have posed my honey with one foot on the goblin like a trophy buck! Failing that, to steal a line from (and probably mangle it in the process) “Dune”, “Who will challenge the Arborist when it is known that his woman will defeat… Read more »
Response to T @:
Glazer rounds do just fine in a .380 on center mass/soft tissue targets as well.
Response to LC Draco @:
Florida is a Castle Doctrine state. The relatives of the goblin don’t get to sue.
I was under the impression that a “tree trimer” just came and removed the tree(s) and that a “Arborist” planted, maintained healthy tree’s while also being able to diagnose and treat tree illness and trim trees.
As far as the comments as Florida being a ‘Castle Doctrine state”. True, as is Texas, where I live and carry. But there is always some lawyer out there to sue for something. Since I am not a lawyer and do not play one on TV, not sure if there are some other issues that family members can sue in… Read more »
I did envsion my wife with her. 357 and a ‘tude….or the house .45, .no doubt a tad more dramatic, not to mention messy.., but this guy took an ass-kickin ‘on his lady’s behalf. Good enough for me. I’d buy him a beer any time…..
Draco, yeah you rite about akitas–my inlaws had one and he was one of the best and fiercest dogs I’ve ever seen. I’ve had shepard/wolf mixes and been around some pretty “bad” dogs, but that akita was beyond them all. He could disembowel a cat in one motion, break another equally large dog’s hind leg like it was a chicken… Read more »
Some years ago we had a neighbor down the block that had an Akita. I walked our dog right past the house several days a week and that damn dog was huge! His head was bigger than my butt..and that’s damn big! I always expected that bugger to come sailing over the fence at us, but he generally just stood… Read more »
Emperor Misha I says: LC Sir Intellectual Conservative 5th Columnist says: I just hope it doesnt come out that he drives a pink Lamborghini. If that’s the case, then his man card is revoked in perpetuity. Oh yes, of course, that goes without saying. My dog is a Doxie/poodle mix, twenty pounds of attitude in a five pound dog. He… Read more »
Sir Fresh Sign says:
Sounds to me like she’s trying to regain control of the picture more than cashing in.
Response to LC Darth Scoundrel @:
My neighbor has a little black attack chihuahua one can hear for a good 50 feet. It actually tries to pull HER along when it goes for a walk
Now, having said all that, a .380 wouldn’t be my first choice. But with the right bullet and a solid CM hit, it’s better than nothing. Remember kiddies, the best gun is the one you have when you need it. And .380?s can be comfortably concealed a lot of places larger caliber guns can’t. And what ever gun you choose… Read more »