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James Rhein


In Middleton, New York, James Rhein decided to tear down his home, and he did so without telling his wife:

The Middletown Police Department says that when officers arrived Monday at the property owned by 48-year-old James Rhein’s (rynz) wife they found him using an excavator to knock down the house. Officers say he didn’t remove any household items, such as furniture, food and belongings. Instead, he dumped everything into large construction debris bins.

Police say Rhein didn’t call local utility companies to cancel gas, electric and water services, which were cut off by crews after officers alerted them.

Rhein told police he was demolishing the house because it had a bad foundation.

He was charged with criminal mischief and was released on bail. Police didn’t know if he had a lawyer.

What can one say about this gentleman: thoughtful spouse or soon-to-be an ex-spouse?

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The Phantom Stranger
9 years ago

Soon-to-be-an-ex-spouse…and real idiot!

Anonymous
9 years ago

hope he left the garage to sleep in

Sue
9 years ago

He’s either angry or ill but his weird explanation can not be right. Probably it’s anger and we will find out.

Dr. X
9 years ago

Yeah, there will be more you can bet on it.