Man Accused of Stealing Buzzy's Clothing from Disney World Arrested

[HMFan999]

If his family is as rich as some people have insinuated then it's likely they've hired a pricey private attorney to represent him. Since this is a criminal case they won't be going up against Disney's legal team, but state or federal prosecutors. In the grand scheme of things this isn't exactly a high profile case so it isn't going to go to their best and brightest either. His lawyer is going to march him in there in a nice suit and tie and tell the jury what a good boy he is and how he's really sorry and if they don't ruin his life he'll go on to cure cancer, end world hunger, and bring about peace on earth. The jury will likely never get to see the Spikes we know... As much as I hate to say it, he's probably going to get off with probation if anything.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

If his family is as rich as some people have insinuated then it's likely they've hired a pricey private attorney to represent him. Since this is a criminal case they won't be going up against Disney's legal team, but state or federal prosecutors. In the grand scheme of things this isn't exactly a high profile case so it isn't going to go to their best and brightest either. His lawyer is going to march him in there in a nice suit and tie and tell the jury what a good boy he is and how he's really sorry and if they don't ruin his life he'll go on to cure cancer, end world hunger, and bring about peace on earth. The jury will likely never get to see the Spikes we know... As much as I hate to say it, he's probably going to get off with probation if anything.

I dunno about that...the evidence itself says a lot about his attitude about himself, the law, and other people's property. That may go a long way against him if the jury is able to deduce what has been obvious to us online. I'd also think that in the time between November and his arrest in May that they've archived his tweet, youtube and website history, and if that's the case, he might be in serious trouble.

 

[Smiley/OCD]

If his family is as rich as some people have insinuated then it's likely they've hired a pricey private attorney to represent him. Since this is a criminal case they won't be going up against Disney's legal team, but state or federal prosecutors. In the grand scheme of things this isn't exactly a high profile case so it isn't going to go to their best and brightest either. His lawyer is going to march him in there in a nice suit and tie and tell the jury what a good boy he is and how he's really sorry and if they don't ruin his life he'll go on to cure cancer, end world hunger, and bring about peace on earth. The jury will likely never get to see the Spikes we know... As much as I hate to say it, he's probably going to get off with probation if anything.

It all will depend on how much pressure Disney will put on the Prosecutors...there's two schools of thought on this, A) Disney just wants it to go away, and B), Disney wants to make an example out of him. I can see both sides...if they "let it slide", Disney is basically admitting that their security is sub par and could potentially open the flood gates to copycats. If they really push for a max conviction, then they're BIG, BAD, corporate Disney. Personally, I think they should throw the book at him.

 

[glawio]

I dunno about that...the evidence itself says a lot about his attitude about himself, the law, and other people's property. That may go a long way against him if the jury is able to deduce what has been obvious to us online. I'd also think that in the time between November and his arrest in May that they've archived his tweet, youtube and website history, and if that's the case, he might be in serious trouble.

I so desperately want this to be the truth, but in this day and age you can sexually assault an unconscious woman and be given a moderate county jail stay if you have enough money, which his family deffo has

 

[Goofyernmost]

I don't really care... the world has much bigger problems then that do-uche Bag. Not really worth the taxpayers money to prosecute. Just another probable rich kid who will buy his way out and continue to do whatever he pleases for the rest of his life.

 

[Goofyernmost]

It all will depend on how much pressure Disney will put on the Prosecutors...there's two schools of thought on this, A) Disney just wants it to go away, and B), Disney wants to make an example out of him. I can see both sides...if they "let it slide", Disney is basically admitting that their security is sub par and could potentially open the flood gates to copycats. If they really push for a max conviction, then they're BIG, BAD, corporate Disney. Personally, I think they should throw the book at him.

I think the idea that people will think that Disney would look like a BIG BAD corporate bully would only be thinking that if they were "explorers" as well.

 

[Smiley/OCD]

I don't really care... the world has much bigger problems then that do-uche Bag. Not really worth the taxpayers money to prosecute. Just another probable rich kid who will buy his way out and continue to do whatever he pleases for the rest of his life.

That's one of the major reasons why we're in the state we're in today...no one takes responsibility and no one is willing to make anyone responsible for their actions. Some things deserve more than a slap on the wrist or even a swift kick in the posterior...this is one of them. His blatant arrogance deserves a harsh penalty, if convicted because as much as it pains me to say this, his IS innocent until proven guilty.

 

[HMFan999]

It all will depend on how much pressure Disney will put on the Prosecutors...there's two schools of thought on this, A) Disney just wants it to go away, and B), Disney wants to make an example out of him. I can see both sides...if they "let it slide", Disney is basically admitting that their security is sub par and could potentially open the flood gates to copycats. If they really push for a max conviction, then they're BIG, BAD, corporate Disney. Personally, I think they should throw the book at him.

The general public will consider this a mild curiosity at best, unless the trial becomes a three ring circus. Since that's completely outside of Disney's control they'll likely just want this to go away. I do suspect it will bring sweeping changes to their security practices though. If / when someone tries something like this again and they catch them, then they'll throw the book at them. Disney is all about their public image and they've lost control of it in this case.

 

[Smiley/OCD]

I think the idea that people will think that Disney would look like a BIG BAD corporate bully would only be thinking that if they were "explorers" as well.

You can refer to him as the PC term "explorer"...I'd rather refer to him/them as TRESPASSERS with criminal intent...this was premeditated. They just didn't decide to "explore" and seize the opportunity to steal Buzzy (allegedly)

 

[Goofyernmost]

That's one of the major reasons why we're in the state we're in today...no one takes responsibility and no one is willing to make anyone responsible for their actions. Some things deserve more than a slap on the wrist or even a swift kick in the posterior...this is one of them. His blatant arrogance deserves a harsh penalty, if convicted because as much as it pains me to say this, his IS innocent until proven guilty.

Honestly, I could not agree with you more! It's a sad, sad world!

 

[ImperfectPixie]

That's one of the major reasons why we're in the state we're in today...no one takes responsibility and no one is willing to make anyone responsible for their actions. Some things deserve more than a slap on the wrist or even a swift kick in the posterior...this is one of them. His blatant arrogance deserves a harsh penalty, if convicted because as much as it pains me to say this, his IS innocent until proven guilty.

Having kids in school (2nd and 7th grade) and being an older parent of kids those ages, one of the things that scares the bejeezus out of me is how many parents I see who refuse to accept responsibility for anything and who think their kids can do no wrong, basically creating a generation with a large percentage of people who think they deserve the world without earning it and that they can do whatever they like regardless of who else it has an effect on.

 

[Smiley/OCD]

The general public will consider this a mild curiosity at best, unless the trial becomes a three ring circus. Since that's completely outside of Disney's control they'll likely just want this to go away. I do suspect it will bring sweeping changes to their security practices though. If / when someone tries something like this again and they catch them, then they'll throw the book at them. Disney is all about their public image and they've lost control of it in this case.

I agree, but it really "ticks" me off that large corporations don't hesitate to make examples out of employees for internal theft, but they cower behind their corporate image when something like this happens...lower the boom, make an example out of him (IF he is convicted), and move on. Yes, I know, WDW probably won't.

 

[HMFan999]

Having kids in school (2nd and 7th grade) and being an older parent of kids those ages, one of the things that scares the bejeezus out of me is how many parents I see who refuse to accept responsibility for anything and who think their kids can do no wrong, basically creating a generation with a large percentage of people who think they deserve the world without earning it and that they can do whatever they like regardless of who else it has an effect on.

Take a little solace in the fact that it's not a new phenomenon. It was the same way when I was in school and it's been around for a very long time. Just watch some old Dragnet or Adam 12. "My little johnny is a fine boy" "No sir, he threatened a pool party with a live hand grenade."

 

[Smiley/OCD]

Take a little solace in the fact that it's not a new phenomenon. It was the same way when I was in school and it's been around for a very long time. Just watch some old Dragnet or Adam 12. "My little johnny is a fine boy" "No sir, he threatened a pool party with a live hand grenade."

Yeah, just spend a day in the LEGIT side of the parks..."my kid world NEVER shoplift from your store...my kid would NEVER cut in line...my kid would NEVER use that F#@%*&g language"...

 

[ImperfectPixie]

Take a little solace in the fact that it's not a new phenomenon. It was the same way when I was in school and it's been around for a very long time. Just watch some old Dragnet or Adam 12. "My little johnny is a fine boy" "No sir, he threatened a pool party with a live hand grenade."

It may not be new, but it seems to me (I grew up in the 70s and 80s) that there are significantly more of them, and we've also now got the "everyone is special" mentality to go along with it. And don't get me started on participation awards...

 

[HMFan999]

It may not be new, but it seems to me (I grew up in the 70s and 80s) that there are significantly more of them, and we've also now got the "everyone is special" mentality to go along with it. And don't get me started on participation awards...

It's mostly just whoever yells the loudest gets the most attention and it's the extreme sides of everything that aren't afraid to scream. But that's a conversation best left to another board...

 

[Jwhee]

I can't believe some idiot actually went into a Disney attraction and stole an AA and thought he'd get away with it. The arrogance and self-delusion is strong with that one.
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Except, as of now, he did get away with it...

 

[Dragonman]

There’s still no definitive evidence that he actually stole the animatronic. Just spare clothes that were lying around backstage. There’s no way just one person could steal a heavy animatronic that was still bolted in place and sitting in a big chair by themselves. At least one other person had to be involved to pull something like that off.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

There’s still no definitive evidence that he actually stole the animatronic. Just spare clothes that were lying around backstage. There’s no way just one person could steal a heavy animatronic that was still bolted in place and sitting in a big chair by themselves. At least one other person had to be involved to pull something like that off.

Yes, but we already know that he made a fake ID to sneak in his cousin, and he had a picture of his girlfriend wearing the gown from HM, so...

 

[glawio]

There’s still no definitive evidence that he actually stole the animatronic. Just spare clothes that were lying around backstage. There’s no way just one person could steal a heavy animatronic that was still bolted in place and sitting in a big chair by themselves. At least one other person had to be involved to pull something like that off.

The clothes were not stolen from backstage, they were physically taken off the animatronic. It's the green hat, headphones and brown bomber jacket we've seen Buzzy wear since the ride opened. BDD had photos of the clothes in his car and they found the backpack used to transport the clothes in his home as it was present in the aforementioned photos.

A team absolutely had to do the theft of taking the whole AA. I still don't think it was BDD himself. Just an intuition thing...