View Full Version : Home Invasion in Millburn, NJ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvvHMM6TF50
Graphic and disturbing video of a woman being attacked in her home in Millburn, NJ. Video captured from her home nanny-cam about 10:30am Friday morning. Suspect kicked down a locked door. She was not armed and was home with 2 young children, one of whom watched the attack.
She said she decided not to fight and take whatever the man handed out. She thought if she fought, and the child started screaming, the man might turn on the child too. She doesn't appear to provoke him or say anything, but he beat her viciously anyway.
There is no way the police would have been there in time. Her beating/kicking/choking happens in 3 minutes. He eventually took jewelry and fled. He is still on the loose.
A gun, a vicious dog or maybe pepper spray.....what could have been her plan? She felt safe. Now, not so much. I'm glad I have a gun. This reminds me to always be prepared, even in broad daylight.
Sorry for her pain, glad she will be ok physically and that her children are safe. :(
Our citizens need to realize their safety is their responsibility.
Its weird that people will spend money for material things but not to harden their homes. I can't tell you how many times I responded to home invasions/burglaries and see how the suspects break in and the home owners wonder how it happens.
She's lucky she didn't get sexually assaulted.
Just to put this in perspective a bit
http://www.city-data.com/city/Millburn-New-Jersey.html
Destrier
06-25-2013, 16:59
Hopefully this guy will find a chalk outline with his name on it soon.
Old Dog New Trick
06-25-2013, 17:27
Just remember a gun is only as good as the one that is readily available - even in your own house. How many seconds do you need, how many seconds do you have?
My neighbors mock me sometimes for having Fort Knox on the block. I'm okay with that...I just tell them whoever comes to my door will look at theirs as a better place to knock.
Peregrino
06-25-2013, 17:49
Battered but alive; thankfully, she will recover and hopefully adopt a heightened security awareness from now on. Thanks for posting this; I'll be sharing it with all the women in my address book. This is an excellent example of why professionals preach appropriate security posture and defense in depth.
Wouldn't have made it far in my house no matter what room I'm. Heck I even pack when I'm cutting grass. :D
The Reaper
06-25-2013, 19:14
That is the problem with the gun in a safe or a complicated lock or lock box.
You can't get to it till the situation is over.
That piece of shite needs to kick in a door one more time and meet Mr. Shotgun.
Of course, in NJ, she would probably be charged for defending herself and her children.
TR
Haven't check the stats but if true this is very interesting:
25787
Peregrino
06-25-2013, 19:42
Haven't check the stats but if true this is very interesting:
25787
Not a good statistic; even including those four cities the US homicide rate is actually relatively low all things considered.
http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/data-and-analysis/homicide.html
Ambush Master
06-25-2013, 20:24
Just remember a gun is only as good as the one that is readily available - even in your own house. How many seconds do you need, how many seconds do you have?
My neighbors mock me sometimes for having Fort Knox on the block. I'm okay with that...I just tell them whoever comes to my door will look at theirs as a better place to knock.
When I go out to pick up the morning paper, I have a Challenge Coin and a Pocket Pistol on me. The first CHL Course I took, the Instructor was VERY adamant that even a .32,.380 or even .22 was better than NOTHING and if "Saddling-Up" was a hassle and you didn't carry for the "quick trip to the store" then you were vulnerable/compromised!! Most encounters are @ extremely close range and most perps have never been SHOT!!! Put a couple of caps in them and get the hell away!! They will not be wanting any more of what you're dishing out!!!
If you're expecting trouble or are out tracking it down, different story.....SADLE-UP and go in HEAVY!!
Later
Martin
Our citizens need to realize their safety is their responsibility.
Very true, sir.
I have a question for the QP's on the forum, what advise would you give for self-defense for:
1)An international student on a student's visa who is living off campus. To the best of my knowledge aliens on a students visa are not allowed to procure firearms(if I am wrong please do correct me).
2)A newly arrived H1-B worker who will have to wait a few months to go through all the protocol before he/she gets an hunting license to be eligible to buy a firearm.
Old Dog New Trick
06-25-2013, 21:40
Very true, sir.
I have a question for the QP's on the forum, what advise would you give for self-defense for:
1)An international student on a student's visa who is living off campus. To the best of my knowledge aliens on a students visa are not allowed to procure firearms(if I am wrong please do correct me).
2)A newly arrived H1-B worker who will have to wait a few months to go through all the protocol before he/she gets an hunting license to be eligible to buy a firearm.
Go here:
http://www.taser.com/products/self-defense-products/taser-c2
Check local and campus law.
Old Dog New Trick
06-25-2013, 21:55
And read this thread:
http://professionalsoldiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39490
DIYPatriot
06-25-2013, 22:13
And read this thread:
http://professionalsoldiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39490
I remember that thread! Good stuff. We installed 3M security film on our 1st level windows and I installed metal kick shields over the existing wooden door frames. My wife and I home-carry, too. On top of that, both of our dogs (Dutch Shepherd and American Bull) are trained in bite work as well as home defense. It is an investment of time and money, but I don't mind skipping a trip to the beach in order to do my best in securing my family's home. Priorities.
uspsmark
06-26-2013, 06:53
Wouldn't have made it far in my house no matter what room I'm. Heck I even pack when I'm cutting grass. :D
Same here, never know what kind of "snakes" I might come across. :)
Wouldn't have made it far in my house no matter what room I'm. Heck I even pack when I'm cutting grass. :D
Good idea, Al. The latest craze in Memphis is to ride around with your posse and spot a homeowner ( not landscape crew) cutting his grass. Hop out, take his wallet, cellphone, wedding ring and watch at gunpoint. Usually, the perps park around the corner or down the street so the victim can't ID the vehicle. Ski masks are often used. The mower masks the sound, so complete surprise.
Good idea, Al. The latest craze in Memphis is to ride around with your posse and spot a homeowner ( not landscape crew) cutting his grass. Hop out, take his wallet, cellphone, wedding ring and watch at gunpoint. Usually, the perps park around the corner or down the street so the victim can't ID the vehicle. Ski masks are often used. The mower masks the sound, so complete surprise.
And once they have you on your lawn it's not difficult for them to march you into your home and await other visitors as they ransack your life. I would shut my garage, lock my keys in the house and just have a hidden keypad to open the garage. The less you have outside, aside from protection, limits their financial goals with you.
Good idea, Al. The latest craze in Memphis is to ride around with your posse and spot a homeowner ( not landscape crew) cutting his grass. Hop out, take his wallet, cellphone, wedding ring and watch at gunpoint. Usually, the perps park around the corner or down the street so the victim can't ID the vehicle. Ski masks are often used. The mower masks the sound, so complete surprise.
Happened to a neighbor down the street a few years ago and I live in the country. He was tending his garden when two young guys walked up to him asking for directions. They left but came back, surprised him, beat the crap out of him and robbed him. Of course now that I have a VERY LARGE Rottweiler that also helps. It amazes me that there are so many people afraid of even a small dog so a large one is so much more of a deterrent to most criminals. :D
dollarbill
06-26-2013, 18:12
Wouldn't have made it far in my house no matter what room I'm. Heck I even pack when I'm cutting grass. :D
Same here, My wife and I live in a condo on the 2nd floor. With a Pointer Rot mix and a Chihuahua (laugh if you want. Excellent early warning.) Springfield XD 40 within reach in living room and a Rem 870 by the bed.
...a large one is so much more of a deterrent to most criminals. :D
Ain't it the truth. ;) Especially a "stealth" one. :D
Pat
He's been arrested:
http://www.thealternativepress.com/articles/shawn-custis-arrested-in-brutal-millburn-home-inv
Irishsquid
06-29-2013, 06:39
Two pit-bulls, a Belgian malinois, and I even carry when I'm in the crapper. Trying to get HH6 into the habit of doing the same...she trusts locks too much...
Kishiryu
06-30-2013, 00:36
Two pit-bulls, a Belgian malinois, and I even carry when I'm in the crapper. Trying to get HH6 into the habit of doing the same...she trusts locks too much...
Know the feeling-friends come over and are always freaking out because I have a weapon handy. We've had home invasions within a few blocks of the house-God forbid I'm prepared to deal with them :rolleyes:. Lost a classmate in Freshman year of HS to a home invasion, but people just don't get it.