U.S. astronaut tried to kidnap love rival – police

GPatten · Feb 6, 2007

U.S. astronaut tried to kidnap love rival – police

ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - Disguised in a dark wig, glasses and a trench coat, U.S. space shuttle astronaut Lisa Nowak waited in hiding for a woman she considered a rival for another astronaut's affections and tried to kidnap her, police in Orlando said on Monday.

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Do you smoke after sex?

She said, “I don’t know. I never looked.”

Dang!

MattW · Feb 6, 2007

There's a thread in TIO, but it lacks mugshots. Good stuff!

dpaterso · Feb 6, 2007

I'd have been real impressed if this had involved some kind of extended cargo grab arm and a 17,000 mph low orbit fly-by.

I wonder if this means she's been taken off the Mars Mission roster, or if being a qualified nutjob is a desirable attribute for that shindig?

-Derek

J. Weiland · Feb 6, 2007

A good astronaut is hard to get, I suppose.

J. Weiland · Feb 6, 2007

Good thing they caught her now; Oefelein is married with two children.

http://www.astronautix.com/astros/oefelein.htm

Christine N. · Feb 6, 2007

I wanna know... WHY a diaper?

She didn't want to stop for potty breaks?

It's just so... bizarre.

benbradley · Feb 6, 2007

Christine N. said:
I wanna know... WHY a diaper?

She didn't want to stop for potty breaks?

Yes, exactly.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/02/06/astronaut.arrested/index.html

"Inside the car, police found a half-dozen latex gloves, MapQuest directions from Houston to Orlando International Airport, e-mails from Shipman to Oefelein, diapers that Nowak said she used to eliminate stops along the highway, a letter indicating how much she loved Oefelein and directions to Shipman's home address in Florida, the report said."

Christine N. said:
It's just so... bizarre.

Yes, exactly.

TsukiRyoko · Feb 6, 2007

They found my sister! Oh Lisa, where have you been all these- that's my switchblade! You little....

Shadow_Ferret · Feb 6, 2007

GPatten said:

I'm still trying to figure out why the battery of psych tests they give astronauts to see if they'll crack in space didn't reveal this side of her?

That picture inspired me to come up with a great new series, "Trailer Trash in Space." hehe

Southern_girl29 · Feb 6, 2007

Our newsroom is in a flutter right now because Oefelein went to the University of Tennessee Space Institute, which is located here. We just did a big story about him.

Gravity · Feb 6, 2007

Shadow_Ferret said:
I'm still trying to figure out why the battery of psych tests they give astronauts to see if they'll crack in space didn't reveal this side of her?

That picture inspired me to come up with a great new series, "Trailer Trash in Space." hehe

That Jon Stewart. He'll do anything for a Daily Show laugh!

Shadow_Ferret · Feb 6, 2007

Gravity said:
That Jon Stewart. He'll do anything for a Daily Show laugh!

He did my joke?

Christine N. · Feb 6, 2007

No, I'm still wigged out about the diaper.

Why would ANYONE WANT to pee themselves. Why would you do that? The five minutes it takes to stop and pee, or ... ick.

I hoped she stopped for #2.

I just... can't imagine. It's gross. I mean if you're medically incontinant, that's one thing, but to do it on PURPOSE.

Nutter.

Southern_girl29 · Feb 6, 2007

Christine N. said:
No, I'm still wigged out about the diaper.

Why would ANYONE WANT to pee themselves. Why would you do that? The five minutes it takes to stop and pee, or ... ick.

I hoped she stopped for #2.

I just... can't imagine. It's gross. I mean if you're medically incontinent, that's one thing, but to do it on PURPOSE.

Nutter.

The reporter that's writing the story here said that astronauts use diapers during their trips, on re-entry, I think is what he said. He's gone to lunch, so I can't ask for specifics right now. But, I'm wigged out about the diaper thing to tell the truth. It's just gross, you're right.

thethinker42 · Feb 6, 2007

Oh please...a super-jealous astronaut kidnaps fellow astronaut's girlfriend and tries to kill her? That has soooooo been done.

Oh, wait...it's real? Wow...

I still think she's a hack.

BenPanced · Feb 6, 2007

Annnnnnnnnnd...

It's just been upped to attempted murder. She was scheduled to be released later this afternoon but this new development means she's going to be held a bit longer than usual.

Man, I can't wait for the made-for-TV movie on ~~Men Are Scum~~ Lifetime.

J. Weiland · Feb 6, 2007

If she hadn't worn the diaper, she would have missed her rendevouz, so, in reality, that part of her plan was well thought through.

Pagey's_Girl · Feb 6, 2007

J. Weiland said:
If she hadn't worn the diaper, she would have missed her rendevouz, so, in reality, that part of her plan was well thought through.

Although maybe just a "wee" bit more information than we needed.

veinglory · Feb 6, 2007

Shadow_Ferret said:
I'm still trying to figure out why the battery of psych tests they give astronauts to see if they'll crack in space didn't reveal this side of her?

As long as you are smart enough to lie you can pass any of those tests.

J. Weiland · Feb 6, 2007

Pagey's_Girl said:
Although maybe just a "wee" bit more information than we needed.

Yeah, and in the end she was too wet behind the ears to make the whole plan work.

Christine N. · Feb 6, 2007

I get the reenrty thing, I can understand it, but...

HEY LADY, YOU'RE NOT IN SPACE! USE A TOILET!

Shadow_Ferret · Feb 6, 2007

veinglory said:
As long as you are smart enough to lie you can pass any of those tests.

Well, that's certainly reassuring.

Jaycinth · Feb 6, 2007

This news story just gets weirder and weirder. . .

Yes. I admit it. I'm weirded out.

kristie911 · Feb 6, 2007

So, let me get this straight...Nowak thought Shipman was a rival for the love interest of a man who is married with 3 kids. And Shipman is also married.

And Nowak's status with NASA is "unchanged" at this point?

Yep, disturbing.

GPatten · Feb 6, 2007

Some people can be culturally bankrupt and not be able to pass gas without a diaper as a backup. Then again, back to the story; the female sex are quite emotional.

This was a Cuban crime of passion to the oomph’ degree.

U.S. astronaut tried to kidnap love rival – police

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