Once inside the home, Gordon realized that the victim’s baby and partner were also present. The victim informed the courts that Gordon’s demeanor changed upon realizing an infant was present. He took the victim’s money and fled from the home.

In an astonishing coincidence, the two men found themselves in the same gambling venue the following day, 40 minutes away from the victim’s home.

While they played on the slot machines, Gordon apologized, explaining that his friend had orchestrated the robbery and he was unaware the family would be home.

[It’s quite a tale of forgiveness and repentance. It’s too weird to invent, and for what it’s worth, the court in Australia accepted the tale when the victim corroborated it. — Ed]