The Unexpected Trigger (Image Credits: Unsplash)
Spartanburg, South Carolina – Tension hung thick in the air of a quiet home one Saturday afternoon, where a small argument over a missing smoke quickly escalated into something far more serious.
The Unexpected Trigger
Picture this: a man comes home frustrated, only to find his last cigarette gone. That’s exactly what set off 68-year-old Michael Disantos in Spartanburg. His wife admitted to smoking it, and just like that, threats started flying. It wasn’t long before the situation turned ugly, pulling in local police who arrived to sort out the chaos.
What started as a minor gripe exposed deeper issues, like frustration bubbling over in everyday moments. Disantos didn’t stop at words; his actions crossed a line that no one saw coming.
From Words to Worse
After the cigarette incident, Disantos decided he needed to head out for more. But his wife had other ideas – she noticed he was in no shape to drive, clearly under the influence. She stepped in to stop him, a choice that should have been simple common sense. Instead, it led to him punching her, turning a protective act into a moment of violence…