Brain imaging studies using a technique called functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) have found that certain brain regions associated with reward processing, such as the ventral striatum, is activated when individuals experience schadenfreude— the experience of pleasure, joy or self-satisfaction that comes from learning of the troubles, failures, pain or humiliation of an enemy.
Instead of feeling sympathy for Tyler Boebert’s arrest, many people using social media are expressing glee because of hatred for his mother, Lauren. Tyler, who you probably remember from last year when he knocked up an underage girl, is a real mess and facing several serious felony charges that could easily land him in prison. And the mess is already blowing back on his mother’s campaign in her new district. 18 year old Tyler was arrested in the old district, where they still.
On Wednesday, Chris Perez reported that Tyler’s felony charges “stem from a series of car thefts in Rifle, where he and some underage friends robbed several people, including a woman with a brain tumor who said she had just $75 ‘left to her name,’ according to police. Investigators say Tyler and his pals were caught on surveillance cameras using credit cards that they swiped from their victims' parked cars at multiple locations on February 19 and February 20.”
During police interviews, one of the suspects was identified by another minor as a female whom Tyler “supposedly made a sex tape with,” according to the affidavit, with the tape sent around to people they knew.
The crime ring is reportedly made up of two female minors and one male minor, along with Tyler. Police have accused them of stealing people's wallets and credit cards and attempting to run up tabs with them.
…One of the suspects admitted to cops that they were with Tyler and the others when they purchased things from the Love's gas station using one of the stolen credit cards. “Nobody wanted to use the stolen card,” the suspect told cops, according to the affidavit.
On February 27, the Rifle Police Department contacted Tyler and asked if he would be willing to meet and speak about “a case” it was working, the affidavit says. He agreed to meet at around 1:30 p.m. at his family's house in Rifle.
While at the home, authorities asked Tyler where he was the nights of February 19 and 20. “Tyler stated he could not remember clearly,” the affidavit says. After being asked if he was with friends, Tyler stated he was and that he had been hanging out with them after returning from Windsor, where he is currently living, according to the affidavit.
“When [police] asked Tyler if he knew any of his friends' names, he stated he did not,” the affidavit says. “But when [police] brought them up he confirmed they were with him.” Tyler admitted to being with the other suspects and was promptly arrested, according to the affidavit.
Tyler Boebert is facing four felony counts of criminal possession ID documents-multiple victims, one felony count of conspiracy to commit a felony, and more than fifteen other misdemeanor and petty charges, according to Rifle PD. He appeared in court on the afternoon of February 28 for an advisement hearing and was released on a personal recognizance bond.
His mother, who has consistently preached about the importance of Christian family values, offered a statement about her oldest son's arrest:
“I love my son Tyler, who has been through some very difficult, public challenges for a young man and the subject of attention that he didn't ask for. It breaks my heart to see my child struggling and in this situation, especially when he has been provided multiple opportunities to get his life on track. I will never give up on him and I will continue to be there for him. As an adult and father, Tyler will take responsibility for his actions and should be held accountable for poor decisions just like any other citizen.”
Tyler's father, Jayson Boebert, who is divorced from Lauren, gave Westword this statement:
“Being a father in today's challenging world can be a heavy task. With the constant bombardment of information and influences from all angles, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about the best way to guide your children. The challenges we have experienced, especially in the last few years, with schools being shut down, social shut downs, and the depression that was set in from a mismanaged COVID SHUT DOWN. Despite our best efforts, we will fall short sometimes. As a parent balancing work, family, and personal life while striving to be a good role model for your kids can be incredibly demanding. Moreover, the spotlight of today's media can magnify and distort even the smallest aspects of your life. It's disheartening to see your actions or words misrepresented and sensationalized, painting a false picture for the public. These distortions do not only create tension within your family, but also affect your reputation and relationships outside of the home. As a father navigating this complex landscape, it is crucial to stay true to your values, communicate openly with your loved ones, and remember that perfection is unattainable. Striving for honest and genuine connections with your children and keeping them on the right path, despite the challenges and external pressures, is what truly matters in the end.”
Grandma Lauren (36), former escort who has been a terrible example for her children— and was recently kicked out of a performance of Beetlejuice for vaping and giving her boyfriend a handjob in public— was back in DC yesterday to vote to close down the government, along with 96 of the most radical GOP extremists in the House.
