Posted on 05/02/2017 9:56:13 AM PDT by simpson96
KINGSPORT, Tenn. - An attempted burglary in Kingsport goes horribly wrong, for the burglar. Police say 34-year-old, Joe Sotello and his girlfriend, tried to con their way into a Kingsport home for the purpose of stealing, however the three women inside fought back.
Standing at only four feet and eight inches, Lisa Morelock may seem small, but that didn't stop her from fighting off an attacker more than twice her size.
"I guess that was a shock to his system, said Lisa Morelock.
Over the weekend Morelock answered a knock at her door to find a woman who claimed she needed help finding her lost dog. When she pulled back the door a man in a black ski mask, who authorities have identified as Sotello, jumped out and tried to pull Morelock outside.
"He said this is a robbery, said Morelock. It was like we were playing football and I was the smallest quarterback in the world."
Sotello continuously tried to force his way into the home, Morelock said when she saw his gun she grabbed a baseball bat she keeps by the front door to defend herself.
Her 18-year-old daughter and a friend were inside and immediately helped her fight him off.
"I guess I'm proud of us because we defended ourselves, said Morgan Morelock. I just hate that it had to happen."
During the ordeal, Lisa Morelock managed to pull back Sotellos mask and see his face, it was someone she knew.
(Excerpt) Read more at wcyb.com ...
“Standing at only four feet and eight inches, Lisa Morelock may seem small, but that didn’t stop her from fighting off an attacker more than twice her size.”
So, this guy is like 9 feet tall?
That is a BEAUTIFUL mug shot.
Walk softly and carry a Louisville Slugger.
“So, this guy is like 9 feet tall?”
Good catch! :-)
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Picture...*ROFL*
Yes, in a Kafka-esque way. I can’t tell if the retard expression is more the result of the beating, or his natural expression. Probably both.
Maybe 100 lbs versus 200 lbs works that way....
Well...size can be defined as a combination of height and weight. Now if the report said twice his height...that's a bit much.
Home invasion attempt by someone she knew for 15 years. Not blaming the victim, but she should pick better friends.
Absolutely,but it was worded relative to height.
“Standing at only four feet and eight inches, Lisa Morelock may seem small, but that didn’t stop her from fighting off an attacker more than twice her size. “
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Geez...this woman is even smaller than my mom, who was 4’ 11” of pure nitroglycerin. Sounds like this lady had a similar personality. Do NOT cross a Steel Magnolia.
Not a burglar, that’s a home invasion.
Sign Her up as a Major Basball League “Batting Coach.” “8^}
Long acquaintance does NOT imply friendship. You don't get to pick your neighbors.
So the question is, after learning his identity, do you hit him harder or go easier on him? I say let the beatings increase.
PRICELESS PICTURE!
Twice her “size”, not height. Size includes height, weight, width etc.
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