Burgess, high on drugs, attacked an elderly ex-marine in his home. The victim feared for his life before escaping.
Burgess, high on drugs, attacked an elderly ex-marine in his home. The victim feared for his life before escaping.
Drunk Intruder Attacked 94 Year Old Then Fell Asleep on Victims Sofa
Burgess was high on drugs and drunk during the attack. Strangely, he paused to shake the man’s hand before continuing his assault. Afterwards, Burgess fell asleep on the sofa.
The terrified victim escaped and went to a nearby gas station for help. The attack happened around 8 PM on December 6, when the man expected a delivery from his caregiver, not Burgess.
Burgess shouted at the man, who tried to shut the door. Burgess overpowered him and said, “I’m here to look after you.” The victim tried kicking him, but Burgess pushed him and got in his face.
The old man tried using his walking stick, but Burgess disarmed him. He stood over the man in his wheelchair. Burgess raised a fist to punch him, and the man thought he was going to die, describing an evil look on Burgess’ face.
After the handshake, Burgess raised his fist again, which the victim was aware of. Burgess sat down again and seemed to fall asleep, allowing the victim to escape.
The veteran flagged down cars and got help at a Texaco garage. A woman called the police and her boyfriend for help. The victim had a 3cm cut on his arm and likely had broken ribs and bruising and noted he was scared for his life.
Police arrested Burgess, who told detectives he didn’t cause the injuries and claimed it was a false allegation, refusing to explain his claim.
Burgess’s criminal record includes 16 offences. His lawyer said he was sorry and felt genuine remorse for his actions, blaming alcohol and drug problems, stating he seeks help to address theses problems.
Burgess admitted unlawful wounding and burglary. The judge sentenced him to three years and nine months in jail, noting the victim’s age and vulnerability, Burgess ignored the man’s pleas to leave, acknowledging Burgess’s drug and alcohol issues.
Burgess was high on drugs and drunk during the attack. Strangely, he paused to shake the man’s hand before continuing his assault. Afterwards, Burgess fell asleep on the sofa.
The terrified victim escaped and went to a nearby gas station for help. The attack happened around 8 PM on December 6, when the man expected a delivery from his caregiver, not Burgess.
Burgess shouted at the man, who tried to shut the door. Burgess overpowered him and said, “I’m here to look after you.” The victim tried kicking him, but Burgess pushed him and got in his face.
The old man tried using his walking stick, but Burgess disarmed him. He stood over the man in his wheelchair. Burgess raised a fist to punch him, and the man thought he was going to die, describing an evil look on Burgess’ face.
After the handshake, Burgess raised his fist again, which the victim was aware of. Burgess sat down again and seemed to fall asleep, allowing the victim to escape.
The veteran flagged down cars and got help at a Texaco garage. A woman called the police and her boyfriend for help. The victim had a 3cm cut on his arm and likely had broken ribs and bruising and noted he was scared for his life.
Police arrested Burgess, who told detectives he didn’t cause the injuries and claimed it was a false allegation, refusing to explain his claim.
Burgess’s criminal record includes 16 offences. His lawyer said he was sorry and felt genuine remorse for his actions, blaming alcohol and drug problems, stating he seeks help to address theses problems.
Burgess admitted unlawful wounding and burglary. The judge sentenced him to three years and nine months in jail, noting the victim’s age and vulnerability, Burgess ignored the man’s pleas to leave, acknowledging Burgess’s drug and alcohol issues.