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10 lottery tragedies
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Probably each of us at least once fantasized about winning the lottery. Snatch - the dream of everyone. Imagine how you would spend millions of dollars, not to mention the $ 500 million. You could have a huge house, luxury car, take care of people who love and spend time in the best schools. But the stories of ten people from this list confirms the fact that lady luck is not always so good. They got rich, as we can only dream of. But unfortunately, the good life was short-lived.
10. Willie Hurt
Michigan 3, 1 million. Dollars
Prior to 1989, Willie Hurt was a happy family man, well known in his own circle. But that all changed when he won 3, 1 million. Dollars in lottery Michigan. In two years, he divorced his wife, lost the right to the children spent the winnings and was charged with murder. His lawyer said that all the money went to a divorce and cocaine addiction.
9. Susan Mullins
Virginia, 4, 2 million. Dollars
In 1993, having picked all six numbers in the lottery of Virginia, Suzanne Mullins won 4 to 2 million. Dollars. Good-natured woman living with her husband and daughter, planned to repay the 20 annual payments of $ 47 800. However, after five years, Mullins has collected a pile of bills. Having no money, she had to go to the bank. Eleven years after winning, she must have been about 154 146 million dollars. The reason for the debt she sees a long illness uninsured in-law, who needed $ 1 million for medical bills.
8. Evelyn Adams
New Jersey 5, 4 million. Dollars
Everyone knows that winning the lottery is almost impossible. But Evelyn Adams won twice. During 1985 and 1986 she won a total of 5, 4 million. Dollars. After 20 years, Adams and ruined lives in the trailer - the result of the growth of spending and gambling.
"Everybody wanted my money. All stood with his hand outstretched. I never learned the simple word - no. If I had a second chance, I would have been smarter, "- said once Adams.
7. Alex and Rhoda He
Florida 13 million. Dollars
In 1990, the couple Alex and Rhoda Anyone from Florida won the lottery 13 million. Dollars. But by 2006, they were living in appalling conditions. Alex did not live to see the trial for tax evasion. Rod tried to fool the feds, saying it is too ill to stand trial. Unfortunately, the agents photographed as she moves without crutches or a wheelchair. She was sentenced to 2 years in prison and ordered to pay the bank 1, 1 million. Dollars.
6. William "Bud" Post
Pennsylvania, 16, 2 million. Dollars
The story of William "Bud" Post as the plot of a Hollywood movie. His mother died when he was 8 years old, and his father sent him to the orphanage right after the funeral. Most of his life was a fisherman post as long as the Pennsylvania Lottery ticket bought on that fateful day in 1988 and won 16, 2 million. Dollars. However, after a few months was ravaged by post, spending large amounts of money on houses, cars, yachts, shady deals and twin-engine aircraft (although he had no pilot license). Post died of respiratory arrest in 2006, no longer having penniless. "I was much happier without any money," - he said once.
5. Zhanit Lee
Missouri, $ 18 million.
Sometimes even the best intentions can lead to dire consequences - as in the case Zhanit Lee, who won 18 million. Dollars in the lottery of Missouri in 1993. An immigrant from South Korea began to actively invest in various educational programs, social and political organizations. She even dined with Bill Clinton, Al Grief and South Korean President Kim Dae-jung. But eight years after winning, the money ran out, and Lee left with $ 700 in the account, had to admit himself bankrupt.
4. Jeffrey Dampier
Illinois 20 million. Dollars
Imagine you take out half-baked relatives. That case Jeffrey Dampier who won 20 million. Dollars in the lottery of Illinois in 1986. After receiving the prize, the winner immediately began showering friends and family with expensive gifts, including cars, houses and trips to exotic places. Unfortunately, this was not enough for his wife's sister, Victoria Jackson. On the night of July 26, 2005, Jackson and her boyfriend Nathaniel Jackson (no relation), kidnapped the millionaire and shot him dead. Both were sentenced to life imprisonment.
3. Billy Bob Harrell, Jr.
Texas 31 million. Dollars
Being a religious man, Billy Bob Harrell, Jr., Has never lost faith in the Lord. The conviction was rewarded when he won the lottery, Texas, in June 1997. Family man, winning 31 million. Dollars, began to help others. He gave money to relatives, friends, donated part of his church - but the money quickly ran out and fell on hard financial situation. Twelve months after winning Harrell shot. Shortly before his death, he confessed to his financial advisor that "winning the lottery was the most terrible event in his life».
2. Ralph Stebbins
Michigan 208 million. Dollars
When Ralph Stebbins and his wife, Mary, have won 208 million. Dollars in Mega Millions lottery jackpot in 2005, like any sensible couple they had planned: to pay the bills, buy the farm, to invest in cows and live in comfort until the end of his days. However, 20 months after winning Stebbins was charged with attempted murder of another daughter and weapons possession offenses. Less than two months after Ralph died of a heart attack at the age of 43.
1. Jack Whittaker
West Virginia. 315 million. Dollars
As December 25, 2002, Jack Whittaker won the lottery "Pauerboll", he was convinced that here was not without divine providence - except this happened on Christmas Day. But soon after receiving 114 million. Dollars Whittaker was arrested for drunk driving. A few months later the thieves broke into his car and stole 545 thousand dollars, that 55-year-old man preferred to carry with them in the portfolio. A year after winning Whittaker was arrested for threatening the life of the bar manager. And in the end his 17-year-old granddaughter, Brandi Bragg, was found dead in the house of Whittaker's death was the result of a drug overdose. Whittaker's daughter Ginger Whittaker Bragg was also found dead in her own home July 5, 2009. Held toxicological examination.
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Probably each of us at least once fantasized about winning the lottery. Snatch - the dream of everyone. Imagine how you would spend millions of dollars, not to mention the $ 500 million. You could have a huge house, luxury car, take care of people who love and spend time in the best schools. But the stories of ten people from this list confirms the fact that lady luck is not always so good. They got rich, as we can only dream of. But unfortunately, the good life was short-lived.
10. Willie Hurt
Michigan 3, 1 million. Dollars
Prior to 1989, Willie Hurt was a happy family man, well known in his own circle. But that all changed when he won 3, 1 million. Dollars in lottery Michigan. In two years, he divorced his wife, lost the right to the children spent the winnings and was charged with murder. His lawyer said that all the money went to a divorce and cocaine addiction.
9. Susan Mullins
Virginia, 4, 2 million. Dollars
In 1993, having picked all six numbers in the lottery of Virginia, Suzanne Mullins won 4 to 2 million. Dollars. Good-natured woman living with her husband and daughter, planned to repay the 20 annual payments of $ 47 800. However, after five years, Mullins has collected a pile of bills. Having no money, she had to go to the bank. Eleven years after winning, she must have been about 154 146 million dollars. The reason for the debt she sees a long illness uninsured in-law, who needed $ 1 million for medical bills.
8. Evelyn Adams
New Jersey 5, 4 million. Dollars
Everyone knows that winning the lottery is almost impossible. But Evelyn Adams won twice. During 1985 and 1986 she won a total of 5, 4 million. Dollars. After 20 years, Adams and ruined lives in the trailer - the result of the growth of spending and gambling.
"Everybody wanted my money. All stood with his hand outstretched. I never learned the simple word - no. If I had a second chance, I would have been smarter, "- said once Adams.
7. Alex and Rhoda He
Florida 13 million. Dollars
In 1990, the couple Alex and Rhoda Anyone from Florida won the lottery 13 million. Dollars. But by 2006, they were living in appalling conditions. Alex did not live to see the trial for tax evasion. Rod tried to fool the feds, saying it is too ill to stand trial. Unfortunately, the agents photographed as she moves without crutches or a wheelchair. She was sentenced to 2 years in prison and ordered to pay the bank 1, 1 million. Dollars.
6. William "Bud" Post
Pennsylvania, 16, 2 million. Dollars
The story of William "Bud" Post as the plot of a Hollywood movie. His mother died when he was 8 years old, and his father sent him to the orphanage right after the funeral. Most of his life was a fisherman post as long as the Pennsylvania Lottery ticket bought on that fateful day in 1988 and won 16, 2 million. Dollars. However, after a few months was ravaged by post, spending large amounts of money on houses, cars, yachts, shady deals and twin-engine aircraft (although he had no pilot license). Post died of respiratory arrest in 2006, no longer having penniless. "I was much happier without any money," - he said once.
5. Zhanit Lee
Missouri, $ 18 million.
Sometimes even the best intentions can lead to dire consequences - as in the case Zhanit Lee, who won 18 million. Dollars in the lottery of Missouri in 1993. An immigrant from South Korea began to actively invest in various educational programs, social and political organizations. She even dined with Bill Clinton, Al Grief and South Korean President Kim Dae-jung. But eight years after winning, the money ran out, and Lee left with $ 700 in the account, had to admit himself bankrupt.
4. Jeffrey Dampier
Illinois 20 million. Dollars
Imagine you take out half-baked relatives. That case Jeffrey Dampier who won 20 million. Dollars in the lottery of Illinois in 1986. After receiving the prize, the winner immediately began showering friends and family with expensive gifts, including cars, houses and trips to exotic places. Unfortunately, this was not enough for his wife's sister, Victoria Jackson. On the night of July 26, 2005, Jackson and her boyfriend Nathaniel Jackson (no relation), kidnapped the millionaire and shot him dead. Both were sentenced to life imprisonment.
3. Billy Bob Harrell, Jr.
Texas 31 million. Dollars
Being a religious man, Billy Bob Harrell, Jr., Has never lost faith in the Lord. The conviction was rewarded when he won the lottery, Texas, in June 1997. Family man, winning 31 million. Dollars, began to help others. He gave money to relatives, friends, donated part of his church - but the money quickly ran out and fell on hard financial situation. Twelve months after winning Harrell shot. Shortly before his death, he confessed to his financial advisor that "winning the lottery was the most terrible event in his life».
2. Ralph Stebbins
Michigan 208 million. Dollars
When Ralph Stebbins and his wife, Mary, have won 208 million. Dollars in Mega Millions lottery jackpot in 2005, like any sensible couple they had planned: to pay the bills, buy the farm, to invest in cows and live in comfort until the end of his days. However, 20 months after winning Stebbins was charged with attempted murder of another daughter and weapons possession offenses. Less than two months after Ralph died of a heart attack at the age of 43.
1. Jack Whittaker
West Virginia. 315 million. Dollars
As December 25, 2002, Jack Whittaker won the lottery "Pauerboll", he was convinced that here was not without divine providence - except this happened on Christmas Day. But soon after receiving 114 million. Dollars Whittaker was arrested for drunk driving. A few months later the thieves broke into his car and stole 545 thousand dollars, that 55-year-old man preferred to carry with them in the portfolio. A year after winning Whittaker was arrested for threatening the life of the bar manager. And in the end his 17-year-old granddaughter, Brandi Bragg, was found dead in the house of Whittaker's death was the result of a drug overdose. Whittaker's daughter Ginger Whittaker Bragg was also found dead in her own home July 5, 2009. Held toxicological examination.
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