Powerball Jackpot Winner Heading To Prison In Fatal Crash

[matcom]

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Three years ago, Victoria Zell bantered her way through a remarkable news conference as her husband vowed to split his Powerball jackpot with her, even though they were getting divorced at the time.

A different Victoria Zell was in Hennepin County District Court on Monday. With trembling hands her only visible reaction, Zell, 45, was convicted in a fatal high-speed collision that happened on a Minneapolis street corner on a Sunday afternoon in July, seconds after she had vowed to show two fellow passengers and drinking buddies how to "drive crazy."

The crash killed Joshua Schmidt, 30, of Stillwater, and left Amity Dimock, 31, of Minneapolis, with a severe spinal-cord injury. Both had been riding with Zell in her sport-utility vehicle when it blew two stop signs, reached speeds of between 59 and 71 miles per hour, and collided with a small pickup truck at the corner of E. 46th St. and 17th Av. S. The SUV spun, rolled over onto the driver's side and crashed roof-first into a tree. The driver of the pickup wasn't injured.

"This was a woman who had everything," said County Attorney Amy Klobuchar. "She squandered it away on drugs and drinking, and somebody was killed.

"This just goes to show you winning the Powerball doesn't guarantee you happiness."

http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/5291482.html

[Maestro]

1. No, money isn't everything

and if I won something like that, after making sure my family were secure, I'd give the rest away to charity. I'd love to be a philanthropist, but none to rethugs!!!!!!!!!!

[RoBear]

2. I agree.

I've reached the point in life where my needs aren't that extravagant. I'd make the rest of my life secure, get my family and a couple of close friends out of debt, and give the rest to worthy causes, including Democratic candidates.

[havocmom]

4. We would buy some smaller apartment buildings in college towns,

give REALLY good rental deals to bright, deserving kids to help them through school. Bank the rent $$ beyond what was actually needed to run the place then present each kid with a surprise rent rebate upon their graduation. Havocdad's idea and I love it.

The neocons do not want people from classes below the top to get an education. I figure it is a step in the right direction if we could help some of them who are struggling through despite the obstacles.

Blowing the $$ on drugs, booze, cars and irresponsible behavior is such a waste. What an empty shell of a person that idiot woman must be.

[kmla]

3. That's STOOPID. With 2 'O's'.

Damn.

[zanana]

5. kmla--

I just have to say, "I love your chicken".

[kmla]

9. Well, she told me that she is pretty fond of you as well....

Only in not so many words....

I told her she had an admiring fan, and she layed an egg. Big one. With two yolks.:D

[Felix Mala]

6. I will share my future jackpot with friends

and get rid of any extra cash... Money is nothing but trouble... try holding onto it sometime.

Oh, I'll give a big chunk to DU!

[underpants]

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[progmom]

8. Very sad.

[Zuni]

10. "Powerball doesn't guarantee happiness?"

what is this man saying?