A Mississippi man who was arrested for sexually attacking a realtor at an open house appeared in court yesterday in a wheelchair and claimed to be afflicted with Parkinson’s disease.
WAPT reports attorneys for Jerry Glynn Dennis, 64, cited medical problems in a request for a lower bail. The judge denied the request, citing as Dennis as a danger to the community. After this bail request was turned down, Dennis made a rambling statement regarding his ailments.
“First of all, I can’t even think straight,” Dennis said. “The thing about it is I’ve never done anything, had any kind of speeding ticket, been warned since the time I was 15 years old, and I’m not asking, I’m not asking to not be incarcerated. I’m just asking to be placed under a different care where it would be more suitable, because, understand, people that don’t understand Parkinson’s disease and that type thing, it makes it look like you’re physically not trying to go along with what they’re wanting you to do. Then they get aggravated and so on and so forth.”
Dennis was apprehended for an incident taking place last month in the town of Pearl. The victim, who was not identified, told investigators that she was preparing the residence for an open house when Dennis came inside and pulled a handgun. Dennis and the realtor struggled over the weapon – the victim bit Dennis’ arm and he pistol whipped her. The victim said she was then sexually assaulted, with Dennis stealing her car keys and cell phone before fleeing.
Dennis was charged with two counts of sexual battery, kidnapping and armed robbery. If he is convicted, Dennis’ incarceration could range from 30 years to life in prison.
Photo: Mug shot of Jerry Glynn Dennis, courtesy of the Rankin County Detention Center
Lock him up and throw the key away
I Agree!! I’ve a few friends with Parkinsons and they were never compelled to pistol whip and sexually assault anyone. So the fact he never got a speeding ticket, in his mind, should allow him to bond out for the violent, predatory behavior.. This guy is a danger to society…
He should be kil*****!
The average citizen has no idea how much criminals lie. They lie about their names, the places they were, date and times different than the crime being investigated, medical problems, health problems, psychological issues, past family issues,etc. The police have their hands full in getting down to the truth. This guy may have Parkinson’s but to pull a gun and rape someone takes forethought & malice. He deserves some medical care if he is as bad as he claims but he deserves what he gets in prison time for his cruel and inexcuseable actions.
I agree. He knew what he was doing. He’s just looking for an excuse. Where were the medical records and personnel to back up his claims? He either had a fool for a lawyer or there were none!
Lock him up for 30 years. Parkinson’s didn’t stop him from from planning, bringing a gun and pistol whipping her before sexually assaulting her. Parkinson’s won’t stop him from enjoying the next 30 years in a cell in gen pop. We are done putting up with no accountability and false excuses for not paying for a crime.
I do not feel sorry for him because he knew darn well how to sexually assault the Realtor and pistol whipped her too. Give him along sentence in jail by all means. I am a Realtor and this is very wrong when we are just trying to do our jobs. This is a horrible human!
I do not do open houses, unless I have back up with me just not worth it any more. I rarely show homes to buyers by myself if I don’t know them either.
My spouse actually has Parkinson and you have to be in an advanced state to be in a wheel chair.
Hang him