Florida Man Claimed He Was Showing Woman “How I Was Previously Arrested For Domestic Battery,”

[Sugar Cookie]

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An ex-con arrested for allegedly hitting and choking his girlfriend told Florida cops that he was not actually attacking the woman, but rather demonstrating “how I was previously arrested for domestic battery,” according to a court filing.

Police charge that William Shumaker, a 36-year-old convicted felon, “repeatedly choked his girlfriend of two years around her throat with both hands.” The alleged attack took place Sunday afternoon in the parking lot of a St. Petersburg convenience store.

A witness, cops say, observed Shumaker “striking and choking the victim multiple times.”

When officers approached Shumaker, he reportedly “spontaneously stated ‘I was showing her how I was previously arrested for domestic battery.’” The purported demonstration, cops noted, left the woman with “multiple red marks on her left neck consistent with hand prints.”

According to court records, Shumaker’s lengthy rap sheet includes two prior arrests for felony domestic battery. In both cases, however, he eventually copped to a reduced misdemeanor charge (criminal mischief and battery). Shumaker has also been twice convicted of burglary and has spent more than five years total in state prison. He most recently was released from state custody in early-February.

Shumaker was charged Sunday with domestic battery by strangulation, a felony for which he is locked up in lieu of $50,000 bond. A judge has ordered him to have no contact with the victim.

Felon Claimed Choking Was A Demonstration

APRIL 21--An ex-con arrested for allegedly hitting and choking his girlfriend told Florida cops that he was not actually attacking the woman, but rather demonstrating “how I was previously arrested f

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[Satanica]

I think he should spend a LOT more time in prison where he can put his violent tendencies to better use.

 

[Sejanus]

What an angry violent cock sock.
Leave him in a cage for good this time.

 

[Metalfan]

Is that the guy from 40 year old virgin.

 

[Old Man Metal]

Is that the guy from 40 year old virgin.

Prison Mike, so to speak.

When officers approached Shumaker, he reportedly “spontaneously stated ‘I was showing her how I was previously arrested for domestic battery.’” The purported demonstration, cops noted, left the woman with “multiple red marks on her left neck consistent with hand prints.”

Well, I mean, it's not much of a demonstration if it's not realistic.

 

[everjaded]

Well. Points for creativity! LOL

 

[Bobbo]

“And then I was gonna show her how babies are made.”

 

[Symmachus]

"Oh, I was just demonstrating. It was not a serious attack, I swear. And if she had any bruising or marks, or difficulty breathing during said demonstration, that would simply add to the realism compatible with an actual attack. This was not domestic violence, only a hyper-realistic, 3-D simulation thereof. And for any offended parties, I do, most deftly and admirably, apologize for any possible unease and offense that has arisen within themselves as a direct result of my simulation, as long as people know that it was not a full-on domestic assault. Now that is different."

 

[TammyHenson]

It's a damn good thing he didn't kill his ex. That would be a hell of a demonstration.

 

[cubby]

This is what happens when you take Show and Tell out of schools, you got people who don't know how to do it right You just show and tell, no actual demonstrations.

 

[sayitaintso]

Shumaker needs a swift right hook to the larynx. Hope he "demonstrates" on the wrong guy once he goes where he belongs. Guarantee you he's not nearly as bad as he looks.