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Authorities have questioned a retired and respected NYPD detective of holding up banks in Queens and on Long Island. The suspect was dubbed the "Bling Bandit" by Newsday after surveillance footage showed "he repeatedly flashed an abundance of gold jewelry on both hands. " Athelson Kelson, a Vietnam veteran who worked on the Joint Terrorism task force, reportedly surrendered at a Queens precinct house last night, and Daily News sources say it seemed like he was trying to commit suicide by cop, "He didn't hide who he was. He didn't wear gloves or cover his face. He was begging to be recognized and caught. Anyone who knows him, and sees the video, knows it's him."
Retired Cop Suspected of Being the "Bling Bandit"
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I'm not saying it's right—what he did. But he has advanced liver cancer. It's inoperable. I imagine he's in great pain and swimming through debt.
I feel very sorry for this guy. Like I said, not condoning what he did, but it's sad that he went to this extreme for money, desperation, whatever. Very sad.
There needs to be more help in place for people who reach this sort of low. Something.
Plus, he is a former cop, so he can't be expected to know right from wrong.
What is so ludicrous about this whole crime spree is - if you study the nes photos....
he is resting his fingers and palms on the counter!!!
No one thought to get fingerprints after he left???????
Of course, the bank clerks are probably too scared to death to think, but what about the Supervisors or Managers?
He wasn't 'desperate'. He's just another hood rat, ghetto trash, thug life/corrupt cop, 'needs bling at all costs' low life. Put him down.