Man batters wife and then tells the cops that a ghost did it.

[Cali_Democrat]

Accused Abuser Claimed "Ghost" Injured His Wife
Cops: Man battered spouse, tried to blame apparition

JANUARY 20--A Wisconsin man charged with domestic abuse told cops that a “ghost” was actually responsible for injuries suffered by his wife, according to police.

The bizarre claim by Michael West, 41, did not prevent the Fond du Lac man’s arrest for strangulation, battery, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. West is pictured in the mug shot at right.

According to a January 18 criminal complaint, West and his spouse got into an argument Sunday that turned violent. The victim told cops that West twice strangled her, and that he punched her in the face when she tried to dial 911.

When cops arrived at the couple’s home, the crying woman was bleeding from the nose and had blood on her Packers jersey.

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/ghost-blamed-for-domestic-assault-563819

[hobbit709]

1. Is this a new variation on "the Devil made me do it" alibi?

[sakabatou]

4. I guess

[provis99]

2. huh. I'm surprised this didn't happen in Florida.

Florida seems to dominate in these "news of the weird" type stories.

[hifiguy]

3. Wisconsin has more than its fair share.

A couple of years ago some drunk was arrested in a ditch and (so help me doG this is true) charged with having sex with the carcass of a deer he had killed illegally. Just remember, Wisconsin was the home of Ed (it takes all kinds of critters to make Farmer Eddie's fritters) Gein.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

5. Don't forget Jeffrey Dahmer.