The case of the unbearable husband

A strange story out of Pennsylvania this weekend. Mary Beth Harshbarger, of Meshoppen PA, is en route to Canada, as the guest of the Newfoundland government. She may be staying a long time, since she will face trial on charges of criminal negligence causing death and careless use of a firearm.

Seems Mrs. Harshbarger "accidentally" shot her husband during a hunting trip in the wilds of Buchans Junction, way back in 2006. She claimed she thought he was a bear.

We don't know if the late Mr. Harshbarger was particularly hirsute, or perhaps costumed as a mascot of the Boston Bruins. But we are told that this happened at 7:55 of a September evening, so we can assume it was pretty dark. Why someone would be out hunting in the dark is another matter. Perhaps they were jacklighting deer?

Mrs. Harshbarger has been fighting extradition to Canada for the nearly four years since the "accident". "They speak kinda funny up there," she said. "I can't understand a word they say. Besides, I'm an American!"

The deceased's sister, Sharon Chorba, said she always thought Mrs. Harshbarger was odd and acted even odder after the shooting. "She never said she was sorry. She never accepted any responsibility or remorse for what she did."

Walt suggests perhaps Mrs. Harshbarger thought life with her husband was unbearable.