Kristi King

Texas Wesleyan University

Intro Criminal Justice Fall 2011

Blog Comment: Barefoot Bandit

I was totally rooting for Colton when he was on the run. Not because I wanted him to keep

getting away with his crimes, as I can only imagine the stress he was under for the two years the

authorities pursued him, but instead because, as odd as it sounds, I wanted him to be successful

at something. Colton obviously is intelligent, and he has ambition. The normal chance in life

that most of us take for granted, was never a reality for Colton. At least when he was running, he

was in fact; displaying he was successful at something. It is easy for those who grew up in

“normal” homes to call him emotionally disturbed or crazy, and cast judgment upon him. You

cannot expect for someone who has a drunk for a mother and a nonexistent father to make the

right choices in life. Had Colton been blessed with a chance in life, I can only imagine how

successful he could have been. Colton started stealing food at a very young age because his

mother did not feed him. How freakin’ sad! Smurphy89 is probably right when he/she said

Colton wanted to be caught. Unfortunately, prison is probably the only time he has ever had

three meals a day. This is one of those cases where I think it is safe to say, life is by no means

fair. From what I understand, Colton sold his story, and used the money to pay back his victims.

I am excited to see what will become of him in the future. I pray while incarcerated, he gets the

proper guidance needed to make his hopes and dreams a reality after his release.