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Florida man praised by police for fatally stabbing intruder who shot his wife

By Timothy H.J. Nerozzi | Fox News
Published May 18, 2024 12:28pm EDT

Police are praising a Florida resident who fatally stabbed a home intruder after the suspect shot his wife.

Law enforcement with the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call in Avon Park on Thursday after a violent confrontation was reported at the residence, according to local outlet Fox 13 Tampa Bay.

Lindsey Glenn — a 62-year-old former prisoner previously convicted of a dozen felonies — "used a ruse" to trick an elderly couple, both 69, into letting him inside their home on Joe Hilton Street.

After entering, Glenn reportedly pulled a firearm and shot the female victim in the face, severely wounding her.

Police say that after seeing his wife shot, the male victim leaped into action and grabbed a garden knife. The husband reportedly stabbed Glenn repeatedly with the 7-inch blade.

The female victim stumbled out of the home and onto the porch of their next-door neighbor while bleeding profusely.

She is currently in stable condition at a trauma center, while the male victim was treated at a local hospital for minor injuries and then released, police say.

Glenn was "cut to pieces" and "very much deceased" by the time authorities arrived at the scene, Sheriff Paul Blackman said in a video update on the incident.

"I would like to commend the male victim for his bravery and quick action in defending his wife and their home," Blackman said in the video. "We will pray for his wife that she has a fast and full recovery."

Glenn previously served at least six prison sentences and had been previously convicted on burglary and robbery charges.

The department's full investigation is still active and ongoing.

"garden knife"? Don't think I've ever heard of that one.

That said, A Job Well Done.

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Originally posted by Expert308:
"garden knife"? Don't think I've ever heard of that one.

Probably one of these...




Recommend a Hori Hori knife

Don't stop stabbing until they stop bleeding.

Wow! There is a class of knives that I don't own (yet).

BTW, hope the wife makes a full recovery and kudos to husband for taking care of business.

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Originally posted by tatortodd:
Wow! There is a class of knives that I don't own (yet).

BTW, hope the wife makes a full recovery and kudos to husband for taking care of business.

Damnit, that's just what I thought! I want the 18 inch Fiskars. Well, and the Perwin.

Very much deceased. Nice turn of phrase.

Killified would have done nicely. If the perp really was "cut to pieces", then the homeowver got personal with him for shooting his wife.

Hat's off to the gentleman defending his home and loved one using whatever tool he had.

He's got the heart of a warrior. Anything will do, if you will do.

Ole Lindsey would have been better off staying in prison getting his regular diet of bologna sandwiches. None the less, a great outcome. Too bad the victim had to endure the pain and suffering.

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Originally posted by Rawny:
He's got the heart of a warrior. Anything will do, if you will do.

Well said!

Sad but good story. Quick thinking by the husband. Best thing it happens in a state where the police fully support the right to defend yourself and your family. Hope his wife has a speedy recovery.

I have one of those garden knives. Trust me, you do NOT want to get stabbed or hacked with one of those.

Got to love these Florida Sheriffs. I bet FL has the most pro-victim LEOs in the nation.

After the wife recovers the husband should seek proper justice on every entity responsible for that perp being loose on the street:
- the DA
- the parole board
- the defense attorney
- the judge that approved the intruders release.

Once these type see how they are held accountable they may reconsider their actions!

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Originally posted by kkina:

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Originally posted by Expert308:
"garden knife"? Don't think I've ever heard of that one.

Probably one of these...




Recommend a Hori Hori knife

Forwarded this story to my daughter. “Dads always looking out for you”

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Originally posted by tatortodd:
Wow! There is a class of knives that I don't own (yet

I found one for my daughter’s birthday. Imagine the offspring of a bayonet and garden trowel.

I guess....that was his "last resort?"

This is the one I have that was mentioned earlier.... complete with serrated edge and weeding fork.

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Originally posted by ArtieS:

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Originally posted by tatortodd:
Wow! There is a class of knives that I don't own (yet).

BTW, hope the wife makes a full recovery and kudos to husband for taking care of business.

Damnit, that's just what I thought! I want the 18 inch Fiskars. Well, and the Perwin.

My Perwin split point arrived today, and it appears to be well made. Right before sunset (i.e. when it cools down), I'm going to take it out to the garden for to see how it performs.

I hope it hurt.

Used to be that when you robbed folks you just rob them, now these thugs feel they have to hurt you before or after you give them what they ask. I hope the wife can recover and find peace.