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LowDownSkankyDude t1_iti2k5i wrote

This feels like the beginning of a tragedy.

This guy swallowed conspiracy theories whole, has a family history of dementia, and thinks someone is after him to the point that he relocated his family. The cops hear this, think nothing of it, and send him on his way. So either the threat to his family isn't credible, and this dude is dangerously delusional, or the threat is real, making the cops look incompetent either way.

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ReneDeGames t1_itj9dz4 wrote

Lets presume the guy is crazy, what should the cops do? lock him up?

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FG88_NR t1_itk32tn wrote

Presuming the father is crazy, maybe not leaving the kids with him while he's having an episode would be a good start.

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FaithlessVaper t1_itkct6a wrote

A simple 24 hour psychiatric evaluation hold in Ohio. More than enough evidence to hold him. Can’t believe they let him go on his merry way with dependent children

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PuellaBona t1_itkl54t wrote

Well, presumably the mom was sane. They probably thought she was good enough to keep the situation under control and get him help if needed. Obviously not. I wonder if she's just as mentally ill as he is.

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LowDownSkankyDude t1_itjbkux wrote

I've been forcibly committed for less, so yes, why not? Hold him so he can be picked up and held for observation and figure out exactly what's going on. What would you do?

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