NEW YORKDetectives from the New York Police Department confirmed that a list of demands received Wednesday from the abductors of 14-year-old Julia Weatherford, the daughter of multimillionaire financier Austin Weatherford, only make sense given the state of the nations economy. The kidnappers promise to release Julia in exchange for $6,000 to pay for a few months rent and groceries, as well as a monthly subway pass and a warm parka for a 10-year-old boy, which considering the state of things, isnt entirely unreasonable, investigator Mike Brumm told reporters. In a booming economy, sure, were used to hostage-takers asking for bearer bonds and helicopters. But these individuals said theyd be happy if we just gave them the name of a good, affordable mechanic and any toys our kids dont play with anymore. The Weatherford family confirmed their intention to comply with the ultimatum, adding that theyd probably toss in a $100 Outback Steakhouse gift card so the perpetrators can have a nice night out.
