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85-year-old Idaho woman justified in shooting burglar who threatened to kill her

Published: 13 April 2024 at 09:07

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Christine Jenneiahn, an 85-year-old woman in Idaho, shot and killed a burglar who broke into her home, handcuffed her, and threatened to kill her multiple times. The burglar, Derek Condon, had hit Jenneiahn in the head, demanded valuables, and discovered her disabled son in the house. Jenneiahn, using a hidden revolver, shot Condon twice in self-defense after he threatened her. Condon shot back, injuring Jenneiahn, but ultimately died in her kitchen. Jenneiahn survived, was found by her son, and called 911 for help. The incident was ruled as a justifiable homicide under Idaho law.

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An 85-year-old Idaho woman shoots and kills intruder in her home


An 85-year-old woman in Idaho, Christine Jenneiahn, shot and killed an intruder who broke into her home, after being threatened and handcuffed by him. The intruder, Derek Condon, was found to have stolen items from the home and was eventually killed by Jenneiahn in an act of self-defense, which was deemed justifiable by the county prosecutor Ryan Jolley. Jenneiahn survived the encounter despite being shot multiple times and is now recovering after being taken to a medical center.

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Derek Chauvin (Wikipedia)


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85-year-old Idaho woman justified in shooting burglar who threatened to kill her 85-year-old Idaho woman justified in shooting burglar who threatened to kill her

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