The Mysterious Crimes of the North Pond Hermit

Christopher Thomas Knight

The Hermit that they apprehended did not resist and even greeted the duo. The two reported that he was extremely nice and polite. All he had was a name, Christopher Thomas Knight… No address, job, or ID. They sat him down and asked him his story. What was he doing in the wilderness, and why has he been stealing things for nearly 30 years?

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.