Couple Left Bikes In Yard To Lure Thieves, Beat Them With Bats, And Posted Videos On YouTube

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The objective was clear: to lure potential thieves into a trap where they would be confronted not just verbally, but physically, with aluminum baseball bats.Adding a modern twist to their vigilantism, Curnutt and Grillot proceeded to film these encounters and upload the footage onto YouTube, essentially broadcasting their brand of justice to the world.

Corey CurnuttCredit: Visalia Police Department

The duo was arrested at their home on the 200 block of East Dove in Visalia, following an investigation into their activities.

Moreover, the couple’s decision to share these violent confrontations online added a layer of audacity to their actions.The content uploaded by Curnutt and Grillot depicted unsuspecting individuals, lured by the seemingly unguarded bicycles, making their move to steal them.

Savannah GrillotCredit: Visalia Police Department

However, these attempts were quickly thwarted as the suspects emerged, baseball bats in hand, to chase down and assault the would-be thieves.

The local community’s response to the couple’s actions was initially mixed.Some neighbors expressed to KSEE, a local news outlet, that they initially viewed Curnutt and Grillot’s measures as a necessary, if extreme, response to the issue of bike theft.

This went on for monthsCredit: Alarmy

However, as the severity and frequency of the injuries became apparent, the community’s sentiment shifted towards concern and disapproval.

This revelation added another dimension to the narrative, highlighting the unexpected involvement of a military personnel in such a controversial series of events.

This incident has since sparked broader discussions about the lengths to which individuals can go to protect their property and the moral, ethical, and legal boundaries of self-administered justice.

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