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In It to Win It

(11,447 posts)
Sun Aug 17, 2025, 12:25 AM Aug 17

71-year-old woman holds family at gunpoint, charged with kidnapping and armed burglary

WAKULLA COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) - A 71-year-old woman is behind bars and facing numerous charges after allegedly kidnapping a family at gunpoint, according to the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Department.

Helen Litchfield is charged with three counts of kidnapping, three counts of aggravated assault, and one count of armed burglary, per WCSO.

Nearly two weeks ago, the sheriff’s department says Litchfield “lured a father and his two daughters, both under 13 years of age, who were fishing off a bridge back to her home, under the guise of letting them fish in her pond.”

However, once they arrived at her property, the 71-year-old “proceeded to hold the family hostage at gunpoint, claiming she didn’t believe the girls were really the daughters of the man.”

https://www.wctv.tv/2025/08/15/wcso-71-year-old-woman-holds-family-gunpoint-charged-with-kidnapping-armed-burglary/
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71-year-old woman holds family at gunpoint, charged with kidnapping and armed burglary (Original Post) In It to Win It Aug 17 OP
Dementia? Mental illness? murielm99 Aug 17 #1
I don't see dementia here.... FarPoint Aug 17 #2
OK murielm99 Aug 17 #3
Eveyone I've known with dementia ... ananda Aug 17 #5
FLORIDA is the answer you're looking for OrangeJoe Aug 17 #4
Another lunatic playing hero. Americanme Aug 17 #6
Florida woman holds family at gunpoint, twodogsbarking Aug 17 #7
I recognize that look in her eyes...... 70sEraVet Aug 17 #8

FarPoint

(14,169 posts)
2. I don't see dementia here....
Sun Aug 17, 2025, 12:49 AM
Aug 17

The actions are methodical and direct.....long scenario too. Maybe financial desperation or PTSD?????

murielm99

(32,286 posts)
3. OK
Sun Aug 17, 2025, 12:56 AM
Aug 17

My mother had dementia and she could be very calculating and cruel.

Whatever it is, it is sad for her and that poor family. The things we do to each other.

70sEraVet

(4,785 posts)
8. I recognize that look in her eyes......
Sun Aug 17, 2025, 10:27 AM
Aug 17

It is the look of the Self Righteous. A very dangerous disease.

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