When I first read this story, I figured it was similar to the situation in Alberta last year where a German tourist used karate on some would be robber in his tent trailer in a campground.
http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/09/08/nur....ap/index.html
Then I read this....
Haffey, about 5-foot-9 and 180 pounds, had convictions including conspiracy to commit aggravated murder, robbery, drug charges and possession of burglary tools. Neighbors said Kuhnhausen's size -- 5-foot-7 and 260 pounds -- may have given her an advantage.
It's Friday, a slow news day, what can I say?