Two Robbers broke into the home of a 91-year-old widow — but they didn’t know she had a clever trap waiting

She loudly mentioned “antiques” hidden in the garage—knowing they’d take the bait. As they entered the garage, she ambushed them with pepper spray, slammed the door shut, and locked them in until police arrived. One intruder was Rick. Her son Mark, alarmed, begged her to move. Instead, he relocated his family nearby.

Today, Evelyn helps run the antique store with her daughter-in-law. A plaque on the door honors her courage:
“To the woman who stood her ground. With a trap, a tale, and a memory of love.”

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