Monday, January 12, 2009

MAN FAKES DEATH TO AVOID FINANCIAL FRAUD CHARGES



A pilot wanted on financial fraud charges parachuted out of his plane over Alabama and allowed the aircraft to crash in neighboring Florida in an apparent attempt to fake his death, sheriff's investigators said on Monday.

Authorities launched a manhunt for the pilot, who survived and checked into an Alabama hotel, and then fled, the Santa Rosa County, Florida, sheriff's office said....

READ THE REST OF THE STORY HERE FROM REUTERS
PILOT BAILS OUT OF PLANE TO FAKE DEATH

Well I guess you can't blame him for trying. Unfortunately he lost his plane and still has to face charges.

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