Moronic Murderers

I just love to watch Dateline
And Forty-Eight Hours Mystery…
I often scream at my television
‘How stupid can someone be?’

Their internet searches are careless
Looking up such truly awful things
‘The best way to strangle someone’ 
‘murder 4 hire’; braggin’ bout their flings!

Cell phone pings surely don’t lie
Rental car records-easy to trace
Tire impressions and fingerprints
Idiots leave DNA all over the place!

Then there are the ones who crack
Confessing at the station
They should have shut their trap
Plead the fifth, interrogation cessation 

I’ve strategized about what I'd do...
Lie in wait behind a bush?
Use Poison? Peaceful smothering? 
Or maybe a little cliffside push?

Most killers are foolish, careless
As they bid their freedom ‘adieu’
I am far more calculating, clever 
Smart enough to not tell you!

Written by:  Natalie Flikkema
For Susan’s ‘Getting Away with Murder/Murderous Thoughts’ Contest
***Now if you’ll excuse me…I’ve got to go ignite my hard drive :) ****

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 11/26/2011 6:22:00 PM
12 percent of murders are committed by women. Poison or arson is the method usually chosen. * Great Write Natalie
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Date: 11/7/2011 5:45:00 PM
Some killers are not killers at all. Planted evidence is more popular than ever. Just a twist to add to your thought provoking poem!
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Date: 10/29/2011 2:52:00 PM
Great write and a well deserved win. Tony
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Date: 10/27/2011 5:43:00 PM
Cute one..Enjoyed reading..Congrats on your winning work..Thanks for stopping by, reading, and commenting on my work..Sara
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Date: 10/26/2011 11:20:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in my contest! I like how you talked about the shows and how stupid people can be about committing murder - no one else did this or had the thought NOT to tell me - great idea and ending!
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Date: 10/26/2011 5:59:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Susan's "Getting Away with Murder" contest Natalie. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/24/2011 11:51:00 PM
Natalie, yours is one of the cleverest I am reading, and I agree with you about those shows, thinking how stupid can they BE. Congrats on your well deserved win.
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Date: 10/24/2011 9:12:00 PM
Congrats Natalie on a super win with this tremendous write luv for the contest.. awesome one...
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Date: 10/9/2011 8:23:00 AM
LOL, yes, indeed - if you come up with the perfect plot, don't tell anyone!!! Love the footnote too
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Date: 10/5/2011 8:52:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your excellent poetry this morning and I wishyou the best in the contest Natalie. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/4/2011 2:14:00 PM
Natalie, ironically some of my favorite shows like "Criminal Minds" may actually offer tips to murderers on how not to be caught. Even though I enjoy these shows, I worry about the consequences. This is a very thought-provoking and clever entrie for Susan's contst. Surely a winner! Love, Carolyn
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