Police: Burns from fire altered 'killer Santa' plan

[Gunny]

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- After shooting several people at the home of his former in-laws, police say Bruce Jeffrey Pardo, still dressed as Santa Claus, sprayed gasoline throughout the home intending to set it on fire.

Police carry the homemade device they believe Bruce Jeffrey Pardo used to set the home on fire.

The home exploded, windows were blown out, and part of Pardo's Santa suit melted onto his skin.

He suffered third-degree burns.

That's why police say he decided to kill himself rather than use the airline ticket to Canada that was in his pocket.

Police: Burns from fire altered 'killer Santa' plan - CNN.com

 

[catzmeow]

Well, at least there was a happy ending to this story. It's always nice when perps wrap up these kinds of crimes with a neat and tidy resolution.

 

[random3434]

I just hope he was in incruciating pain before he killed himself.

 

[editec]

What a shame he had any bullets left, eh?

Anyone here ever work with serverely burned people?

I have. It is quite literally the worst thing that can possibly happen to you.

This guy deserved to live to enjoy that experience.