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March 5, 2005
Freedom, Zombies On The March

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Now kids, remember, if you're thinking of becoming a writer of fiction, better wait until you're out of high school to start practicing your craft. Particularly in Kentucky, where it's a felony to have an imagination.

A George Rogers Clark High School junior arrested Tuesday for making terrorist threats told LEX 18 News Thursday that the "writings" that got him arrested are being taken out of context.

Winchester police say William Poole, 18, was taken into custody Tuesday morning. Investigators say they discovered materials at Poole's home that outline possible acts of violence aimed at students, teachers, and police.

Poole told LEX 18 that the whole incident is a big misunderstanding. He claims that what his grandparents found in his journal and turned into police was a short story he wrote for English class.

"My story is based on fiction," said Poole, who faces a second-degree felony terrorist threatening charge. "It's a fake story. I made it up. I've been working on one of my short stories, (and) the short story they found was about zombies. Yes, it did say a high school. It was about a high school over ran by zombies."

Even so, police say the nature of the story makes it a felony. "Anytime you make any threat or possess matter involving a school or function it's a felony in the state of Kentucky," said Winchester Police detective Steven Caudill.

Poole disputes that he was threatening anyone.

"It didn't mention nobody who lives in Clark County, didn't mention (George Rogers Clark High School), didn't mention no principal or cops, nothing," said Poole. "Half the people at high school know me. They know I'm not that stupid, that crazy."

On Thursday, a judge raised Poole's bond from one to five thousand dollars after prosecutors requested it, citing the seriousness of the charge.

LEX18.com

Again: "Anytime you make any threat or possess matter involving a school or function it's a felony in the state of Kentucky."

It's good that the judge raised the bond. If this kid is released, he's sure to ramp up his plans to release an army of the undead on his classmates and teachers.

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Interesting article.
I love the picture, too. Do you know who did it? I'd love to use it on my site.
Thanks.