When you read about some slimeball murdering someone on the orders of some dirtbag, you figure at least they're doing it in order to make a big score of some sort. You know, huge life-insurance policy, millions in gold bullion, etc- it's still reprehensible, but at least there's a twisted sort of logic to the scheme. But how about a Chevy Monte Carlo aficionado getting a 14-year-old to pop a cap in another Monte owner, in order to obtain free parts? And then the triggerman walks because he's over 25 by the time he gets busted? And we're talking about a 1979 Monte Carlo- not even a 454 car! Damn, society is locked in a downward spiral- where's Inspector Callahan? [San Francisco Chronicle]

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