Jeremy James Thigpen: Kidnapping is no Joke

 

On Monday, a Killen man was arrested in Tuscumbia on charges of Second Degree Kidnapping. The 28 year-old welder was also charged with Second Degree Domestic Violence/Assault and Interfering with an Emergency Call. In short, he's in a lot of trouble.

We linked a news post on the alleged kidnapping, making a humorous statement. We promptly received two replies concerning how depraved this man's actions were and lambasting us for making light. The criticism was certainly merited. This man, if guilty, is both sick and a danger to the general public. Let's take a look at the reported deviant.

Jeremy James Thigpen is a Rogers High School graduate with a number of Facebook pages. All of his personal pages reflect his low opinion of females. One refers to women as "whores," while another seems to advocate slapping as a way to discipline them.

Somewhere along the way, Thigpen acquired a son without benefit of clergy. When the child's mother married, the Bigbee Steel worker indicated he could take care of this new man in his son's life. The ex-girlfriend called Thigpen unfit; we do also.

What will happen to the alleged kidnapper now? A grand jury could fail to indict or could up the charges when it does deliver an indictment. Obviously, most felons today opt for a plea and hope for a slap on the wrist, but that's not always a given. What could Mr. Macho expect if convicted?

Second Degree Kidnapping (felony) - 10 years to life

Second Degree Domestic Assault (felony) - Two to 20 years

Interfering with an Emergency Call (misdemeanor) - Six months

Our prediction is a plea on Thigpen's part, plus a new girlfriend. Don't say "surely not." We can already hear the protests of "But he's changed."